Recommendations For A Reception For 50 People Recipe
1 – 2 crudite platters, 1 cheese platter, 2 antipasti platters (the cured meats are very popular!), 1 full tray of arancini, 1 full tray of meatballs, Assorted pizzas sliced into 8 smaller pizzas.
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Ingredients
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Crudite Platters
Cheese Platter
Antipasti Platters
Arancini
Meatballs
Pizzas
Method
Preparing Crudites
- 1
Arrange the Vegetables
On a large platter, arrange the carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper slices, and cherry tomatoes in sections to create a colorful display.
- 2
Serve with Dressing
Place the ranch dressing in a small bowl in the center of the platter for dipping.
Setting Up Cheese Platter
- 3
Arrange the Cheese
On a large serving board, arrange the assorted cheeses, cutting some into wedges or cubes for easy serving.
- 4
Add Crackers and Fruit
Scatter the crackers around the cheese and place the grapes in a small bowl or directly on the platter.
Preparing Antipasti Platter
- 5
Layer the Meats
On a large platter, layer the cured meats in a fan shape or small rolls for presentation.
- 6
Add Accompaniments
Add marinated olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts around the meats for a colorful display.
Making Arancini
- 7
- 8
Shape and Fry
Form the mixture into balls, about 1-2 inches in diameter. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the arancini until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Cooking Meatballs
- 9
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 10
Form and Cook
Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce.
Preparing Pizzas
- 11
Prepare Dough and Sauce
Roll out each pizza dough and spread tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
- 12
Add Toppings
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and assorted toppings over each pizza.
- 13
Bake and Slice
Bake pizzas according to dough package instructions. Once baked, let cool slightly before slicing into 8 smaller pieces.