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Entertaining Tips

 

Hosting a party is lots of fun, but preparing for it can be quite a bit of work! We’ve tried to make it easy for you by providing some healthy entertaining tips:

Throw an apple “tasting” party! Visit your local store and buy several different apple varieties (including unfamiliar ones). Slice them up and place on numbered platter. Have each guest move down the table and “grade” each apple on a set scale. Tally it up and see which one comes out on top. It’s also fun to do this with different pear varieties.

For an easy appetizer, combine roasted pork tenderloin, apples and gourmet mustard on a mini burger bun. Arrange on a platter and you’re all set.

At parties, try serving raw or marinated veggies as appetizers instead of the usual meat and cheese choices.

Make hosting a get-together easy on yourself. Purchase pre-sliced fruits, like AppleSweets sliced apples so all you have to do before guests arrive is open the bag and put them on a platter.

Create a “build your own pizza” party with a variety of toppings, including red, green, and yellow bell peppers, pineapple cubes, spinach, zucchini, and broccoli.

Have a chocolate fondue party with cut-up fruits, like bananas and strawberries.

Looking for a fun appetizer when you entertain? Try making spears of fruit by attaching strawberries, grapes, melon slices, or pineapple chunks onto small skewers. Use low-fat or non-fat yogurt for a dip.

Put some punch into your party by blending 100% fruit juices to create a refreshing new juice. Try mixing pineapple, orange, grapefruit, or other fruit juices. Add a slice of lemon or lime as a garnish.

Here’s a quick fruit salad you can make in less than a minute. Open a can of juice-pack mandarin oranges and empty into a bowl. Add a sliced banana, a sliced apple, and some blueberries or raisins.

Skip the candy and send kids home with a healthy party favor! Include kid-friendly fruits like apples and oranges in the party bag.

Pair your favorite apple and pear varieties with a wine and cheese that complement’s the fruit’s unique flavors.