Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello

Hosting a surprise party shouldn't stress you out. We'll show you how to make an easy get together that your guest of honor will never see coming.

Gameplan
Day Before Party:

• Assemble, mix and refrigerate Blue Cheese Caesar Dressing for salad.


• Mix topping for Strawberry, Rhubarb and Banana Crostata, refrigerate.

2 Hours Before Party:

• Blind bake tartlet shells for the Caprese Tartlets.


• Mix, whisk and refrigerate Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette for Shrimp Spiedini.


• Slice tomato and mozzarella for the Caprese Tartlets.


• Assemble and then bake the Caprese Tartlets.

1 Hour Before Party:

• Chop and mix filling for Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Banana Crostata, place in baking dish, sprinkle with topping. Set aside till ready to bake.


• Wash then shred the salad greens, toss with Blue Cheese Caesar dressing and place in Romaine leaves for serving.


• Wrap, skewer and grill shrimp for Shrimp Spiedini. Top with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette.

At the party:

• Place the Strawberry, Rhubarb and Banana Crostata in the oven to bake.

Eat and Enjoy!