There is probably nothing more intimidating than trying to plan and execute a meal for guests. Well, maybe there is and that would be trying to cook an ethnic meal for people of that ethnicity. You want to get it right and hope you don’t insult. So what Italian food would you prepare for Italian guests coming to dinner? The thought of this may cause you to run screaming from the kitchen, but hold on. It’s really not as daunting as it seems.
Several options lay before you. The first is to ditch the idea of serving Italian cuisine and introduce your guests to something that is a tried and true, American dish. Your guests will be most appreciative of your efforts and will more than likely be thrilled to experiencing a truly American dinner experience.
Another option would be to prepare a meal that is representative of our wonderful melting pot of ethnicities and make a meal from your repertoire of ethnic foods, whether it’s Mexican, Japanese, Lebanese, Greek – you get the idea – the list is almost endless. Most people enjoy trying different cuisines, and Italians are no different.
The last, but certainly not least, choice is to select an Italian menu. Keep everything simple. Stay true to the Italian style of cooking, avoid the heavy sauces, and don’t overuse the garlic. When shopping for the meal you should be sure to select the highest quality fruits, vegetables and herbs. Italians are used to shopping daily to prepare meals.
Food should remain light and flavorful to keep it authentic. Once you have planned your menu, from appetizer to dessert be sure to include a good wine and follow the meal with espresso. A bottle of sparkling water or two is in order as well.
Oh, there is one other option to consider. Skip the stress and all the prep; bring your Italian guests to visit Christini’s to enjoy the most authentic northern Italian cuisine at one of the best Italian restaurants Orlando.
