{"id":6561,"date":"2018-11-21T16:25:52","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T16:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/?p=6561"},"modified":"2024-12-30T20:04:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T20:04:13","slug":"buffet-food-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/buffet-food-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Planning a Lavish Holiday Buffet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sharing-box fusion-sharing-box-1 boxed-icons\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;margin-top:60px;\" data-title=\"Tips for Planning a Lavish Holiday Buffet\" data-description=\"The holidays were made for lavish buffets filled with decadent food, enjoyed by terrific company. 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!important;align-items:center !important;}.fusion-sharing-box-1 h4{margin-right:0.5em !important;margin-bottom:0 !important;}.sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper-1{width:auto !important;justify-content:space-between !important;} }<\/style><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are planning a lavish Thanksgiving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an open house spread during the winter holidays, a little planning will go a long way toward making the event a successful one for you and your guests. From choosing favorite recipes to setting the scene, the charm comes from small details and great company. If the possibilities seem overwhelming, read on for our suggestions for decadent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet food ideas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and picture-perfect styling. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Assess Your Space<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even before you begin scanning recipes for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet food ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should take a moment to assess your entertaining space. Long tables are ideal for setting out lavish <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but they are not required. You can easily set up smaller stations by category: main course and sides on one table, drinks on one table and desserts on a sideboard. The only real requirement is that your fabulous offerings are easily seen and reached. After that, take a look at your possible seating arrangements. As the editors of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/holidays-entertaining\/holidays\/christmas\/stress-free-holiday-party\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Simple<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> point out, you want to \u201c[c]reate a flow that makes sense by strategically shifting your furniture.\u201d This means that people can mingle, talk and relax while eating. Strategically placed side tables next to chairs, couches and other seating will always make things easier for your guests. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Plan Your D\u00e9cor<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are setting one main table for a Thanksgiving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or other winter holiday celebration), simple decorations that highlight your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tend to impress. Table runners in luxurious fabrics at Thanksgiving give the space a cozy and traditional atmosphere. From there, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/910959\/organizing-holiday-buffet\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests adding little touches, including a simple wreath over the hearth and glass jars on the mantel filled with lemons and limes that offer a pop of color and light fragrance, while still being available to be called into action. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is winter white part of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme? Consider using icy tones in the table runner, tablecloths and other linens. You can take this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a step farther by creating your own wintry scene. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/christmas\/parties\/holiday-buffet-serving-tips\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better Homes &amp; Gardens<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that you can \u201c[a]rrange your dessert display on a white table adorned with a paper snowflake garland to create a sweet winter wonderland scene. Hang a silver ornament ball behind a white wooden picture frame with a light blue ribbon, and hang a mix of colored and silver ornament balls on a metal Christmas tree frame.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have special dishes that you always use during the holidays? You can easily color coordinate your table linens to complement your platters and serving dishes, as well as the accents in your holiday plates. This will help make your entire spread feel pulled together. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Explore Your Menu Options<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possibilities for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet food items <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are genuinely endless. Start by deciding on your main course and let that decision guide your choices of appetizers, side dishes and desserts. While a Thanksgiving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can evoke expectations of traditional offerings of turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, even there you have the ability to mix in unique flavors and choices. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning an invitation-only New Year\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? There are dozens of terrific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food ideas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to ring in the New Year. Among <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/864323\/buffet-main-dishes-recipes\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha Stewart Living\u2019s<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> favorite options: \u201cRoast Pork Loin with Pancetta and Sage,\u201d \u201cCornish Hens with Pomegranate-Molasses Glaze,\u201d \u201cBaked Tortellini with Bacon,\u201d \u201cSoupe de Poisson,\u201d \u201cSalmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze,\u201d \u201cHoneyed Ham with Pears and Cranberries,\u201d and \u201cButternut Squash and Sage Lasagna\u201d (a terrific option if you have vegetarian guests). Each one of those main dishes brings wonderful flavor while being visually stunning \u2013 the perfect addition to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> table. Naturally, cooking times will vary, and you\u2019ll want to time out your secondary dishes accordingly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you searching for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet food <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">items for an open house? It\u2019s a terrific option for people who love entertaining. Some open their doors to neighbors; others welcome a flow of family, friends and colleagues to celebrate the winter holidays or the New Year. This option does pose some challenges, as you have a longer window where <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and drinks will be available. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/slideshows\/holiday-open-house-recipes\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; Wine<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recognizes this and offers suggestions that combine both hot main courses and many small bites that work well at room temperature to fill out your table (smaller tastes can also be easily replenished as the day goes on). Among their suggestions for main courses: \u201cPorchetta,\u201d \u201cSmoked Ham with Apple-Riesling Sauce,\u201d \u201cGreen-Olive-and-Lemon Crusted Leg of Lamb\u201d or \u201cFlank Steak Spirals with Porcini &amp; Red Wine Sauce.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fondue is making its much-anticipated return to holiday <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/slideshows\/holiday-open-house-recipes\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&amp; Wine<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> loves the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of serving a classic cheese fondue: \u201cChef Ryan Hardy makes his luxurious fondue with two kinds of Swiss cheese (Emmentaler and Gruy\u00e8re) and two kinds of spirits (white wine and Kirsch), all traditional ingredients\u201d that will help make your open house <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the talk of the season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have chosen your main dish, you can have fun with your appetizers, sides and desserts. \u201cCrudit\u00e9s with Creamy Pistachio Dip,\u201d \u201cRoasted Persimmons Wrapped in Pancetta\u201d and \u201cSmoked-Trout-and-Caper-Cream-Cheese Toasts\u201d are among <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/slideshows\/holiday-open-house-recipes\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; Wine\u2019s<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starters. Salads are always popular; they hold up well over a long <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> period, and they bring a colorful pop of green to your table. You can choose something traditional, like a \u201cLemon and Arugula Salad\u201d or the \u201cFennel, Apple and Celery Salad with Watercress.\u201d Though <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/slideshows\/holiday-open-house-recipes\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; Wine<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experts do recommend \u201ctoss[ing] the salad just before setting it out on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to help maintain its crispness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roasted vegetables, including baby carrots, asparagus, or caramelized Brussels sprouts are never a bad choice on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> table \u2013 this is true for formal Thanksgiving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as more casual open house celebrations. Likewise, pan-roasted fingerling potatoes will never go to waste. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After choosing all of this tantalizing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you might wonder if dessert is overkill, but dessert is always a delight. It\u2019s also another place where you can add surprise and whimsy to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Small finger <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can work as pre-dessert options, like raspberry macarons, your favorite chocolate chip cookies or festively decorated sugar cookies. If you have a separate dessert table, it\u2019s a great <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have a main dessert offering in the center, with other options around it. The editors at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/slideshows\/holiday-open-house-recipes\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; Wine<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rave about John Besh\u2019s P\u00e8re Roux&#8217;s Cake. Their take: the \u201ccake pays homage to New Orleans\u2019s classic bananas Foster with a filling of saut\u00e9ed bananas, cinnamon and dark rum in between each layer of fluffy Genoise cake, capped with cream cheese frosting.\u201d \u00a0From there, consider adding chocolate or fruit tartlets to the mix on your table. Even decadent bread puddings or vanilla parfaits can be great additions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Organize Your Table or Tables<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/268271\/set-up-a-buffet\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the crucial elements to a successful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is organization. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The day before your event, make sure you have all of your serving items. If you have one long table, if possible, pull it away from the wall to allow for a flow of guests on either side. Now, lay out your serving dishes and platters to see how everything fits. If you feel as though some of your dishes might get hidden by others, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/christmas\/parties\/holiday-buffet-serving-tips\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better Homes &amp; Gardens<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests setting \u201cdishes at different levels so the table feels less crowded and guests can easily see every dish.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by placing your stack of dinner plates at the end of the table, closest to where guests will logically enter your room. You can choose to have utensils wrapped in linens on a tray next to the plates or keep them loose with festive napkins nearby. Next, lay out the platter for your main course (or courses). Your side dishes can follow your main dish, while salad items can sit in the middle of the table, or be offered at the end of the serving line, along with any breads you want to include.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are incorporating a drinks station into your main table (as opposed to being on a separate table), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/910959\/organizing-holiday-buffet\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests using a festive copper bucket to hold your chilled offerings like Champagne, excellent white wines or even spritzers. Glasses should be next to the wine bucket. This will allow your guests to serve themselves and for the bubbly to stay cold. A similar set-up works well on a stand-alone drinks table. Be sure to include non-alcoholic options. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you find that there are gaps in your display? Not to worry! Assorted small, round dishes of nuts are always enjoyed, and they can fill any holes in the presentation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Final Tips<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet food ideas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and d\u00e9cor are ready to thrill your guests. Don\u2019t be afraid to set the mood with some light music, and avoid heavy floral arrangements that might clash with the aromas of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Prepare and cook as much of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in advance as possible so that you are not feeling rushed before guests arrive or working too hard to have fun at the party. 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