Do You Trial Run Recipes Before Serving Them at a Party?

Do You Trial Run Recipes Before Serving Them at a Party?

November 12, 2009

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7 Comments

PrincessLtrain 3 years 27 weeks

It depends on two things. If I'm bringing it to a party, no trial run. Worst case scenario is I dump my dish and swing by the grocery store on my way. If I'm hosting, how difficult is the recipe and if it's a disaster, will my party suffer without it?

WildHeavenFarm 3 years 27 weeks

No, but I do make iffy things far enough in advance to switch to the old standard if it fails.

AmberHoney 3 years 27 weeks

Oh - my answer was NO!

AmberHoney 3 years 27 weeks

I guess I'm adventurous and so are my friends - never really had a disaster we couldn't fix if we put our heads together!

AMP 3 years 27 weeks

No, but if something doesn't turn out, I won't bring it.

vinnie 3 years 27 weeks

My poor guests are usually the guinea pigs! Thankfully, it usually goes well. The worst experience I've had is with the timing. I once served a dinner 2 hours late!!

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mek123 3 years 27 weeks

I've learned the hard way to ALWAYS test out a recipe beforehand.