Baking Pan: Make sure you've got enough! Click to order.My name is Kitty and I've been dubbed Pickled’s “Budget Baleboosteh.” That means I'll host dinner parties in my own home, and blog about the planning and cooking to show you how easy it is and why you must get your tush in gear and throw one yourself. More importantly, I won't spend more than $10 a head on food. (Drinks are another story. That budget may depend on how hard my week was.) So it's cheaper than eating out. And your friends will fall more in love with you than ever.
- Sparkling Wine Cocktails
- Hors D'Oeuvres/Munchies TBD
- Beef Brisket
- Cauliflower-Leek Kugel
- Sweet Roasted Carrots & Parsnips
- Challah Bread
- Apple & Honey Toffee Trifle or mini Apple & Honey Tarts (Still deciding; Look for a Nosh Off on Pickled this week.)
- Call my butcher to order the 3-4 lb brisket
- Finalize my menu choices
- Research where in my neighborhood I can find a fresh round challah
For those of you joining me in your kitchens, this would be the time to invite your guests, assess your baking pans (cheapie disposables can be bought at the grocery store), and make sure you have enough dishes and silverware to go around. Any questions? That’s what I’m here for.