Quick fix for summer kitty party at home

Don't let the summer heat dampen your plans for a kitty party . Plan it at home instead and decide on quick recipes to reduce the hours you spend in the kitchen.
Try getting innovative with pre-packaged frozen snacks, which can be easily stocked in the freezer and save you the pain of planning, shopping and wasting time on preparing snacks.

A few ingredients that you can bring home are ­ potatoes, fresh parsley , slices of cheese, a pineapple, salad dressing, black olive and red pimento.

Process

Cut pineapple and cheese slices into half inch pieces.

Thinly slice the potatoes and deep fry them.

Slit one cheese slice into two, lengthwise.

Place a small leaf of parsley . Place a cheese slice topped with a slice of pineapple.

Garnish with a piece of olive and a diamond of red pimento and serve.

Tips for the kitchen

Strong spices such as chilies and peppers can rob your taste buds of the refined tang of the wine you are having. Keep your snacks simple with just a little salt to taste and mild pepper seasoning.To ensure that your snacks are evenly cooked and crispy , fry them in parts. The less amount of snacks you fry in one go, the more evenly they will turn out.

Let there be no more than two signature dishes. Don't confuse your guests. Let two unique dishes shine. Snacks should be prepared as close to serving time as possible to ensure the desired freshness and crispiness, otherwise they might get soggy .