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of my favourite things about cooking is sitting around a table with my
friends and watching them enjoy the food I have made for them. While I
will very often make them a new dish to try when we get together, I am
very aware of each of their favourites. Ilana – cheddar/jalapeno
perogies; Shane – slow cooked beef ribs; Ed – fish ceviche; and so on.
are definitely not the easiest recipes I have in my repetoire, but for a
special meal with friends it is definitely worth the extra effort.
Fresh handmade perogies that require a trip downtown, slabs of beef ribs
that can only be pre-ordered at the butcher or sushi quality fish from
the market, each requires more than a one-stop-shop at the supermarket.
It is so worth it though. Sitting with friends, sharing good times,
opening a bottle of wine and enjoying a great meal together is what
makes all the effort of cooking worthwhile.
recipe for Japanese Tuna Tartare really requires the freshest of
quality fish, but it is well worth the extra cost and effort. The zip of
the wasabi and the zing of the lemon make this tasty hors d’oeuvre one
of my favourites. A silky burst of flavour served up on crackers, it is a
great way to kick off any special meal with friends.
sponsor, Generation Seven wines celebrates the sharing of good food and
wine with friends, but knows not everyone is as fortunate as we are.
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the issue of hunger in their communities in order to secure a future
where all Canadians have access to healthy, sustainable food. 50¢ from
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Michèle Bosc from Château des Charmes has been kind enough to offer the following pairing suggestion for this dish:
Tuna
tartare is one of my favourite appetizers. I love how fresh and clean
the flavours are and the little kick of heat adds interest. More
importantly it always reminds me of an annual meal at Blue Zoo in Walt
Disney World when we visit dear friends in Florida. It’s become a
tradition and so has my appetizer: tuna tartare. I look forward to our
meal together for months! Chef Dad’s recipe looks so simple I want to
try to make it at home. Pairing Generation Seven White with this dish is
an easy choice. The wine is also fresh and clean with a hint of
sweetness to be the foil to the heat in the tuna. This would be a
fantastic way to start any meal!
- Dice
the tuna into quarter-inch pieces and toss in a medium sized bowl with
the cilantro, jalapeno, oil, hot sauce, wasabi, and scallions. Mix
gently. - Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon equal parts of the tuna mixture onto the centre of four plates.
Squeeze lemon over the tuna, and surround with crackers. Serve immediately.
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we makes friend and family feel welcome by having them feel a part of the celebration by bringing a dessert, salad or even a nice bottle of wine. It is a great way for people to feel like they contributed and it is fun to drink wines they we would not normally choose ourselves!
I make them feel welcome, by letting them become part of the family and enjoy our home the way we do.
Our family makes our friends and family welcome by offering them a nice cold drink. We offer a variety of appetizers and a nice home cooked meal. We have a comfortable sitting area for our guests and the kids for entertainment!
Smile on my face, clean home, good eats and drinks, and great conversation!! What more is there?!? 😀
We welcome our friends & family over to our home as often as we can. We offer them a cold drink: beer or wine, juice or water. We have a variety of appetizers on the table for them to try. For lunch or dinner we will BBQ a steak or chicken dinner. We BBQ all year long, rain or shine. We have a comfortable sitting area for our guests and the kids for entertainment!
We make our friends and family welcome with offering them a beverage of choice: a cold beer or glass of wine or juice or water. We also place a variety of appetizers on our table for the guests to try. We BBQ all year long, rain or shine at our home. We have BBQ steak & chicken ready for our guests if they are visiting for dinner. We have a very comfortable seating area and of course our kids for entertainment!
Friends and family are always greeted at my home with a big hug and kiss. Once eveyone is settled then I offer them a drink, we would talk and catch up and then eventually sit at the table for a great meal, along with more talking and laughing.
Fresh flowers, nicely scented flowers and good things to eat make my guests feel at home.
I greet all guests to my home with a Huge Hug!!!
I greet all my guests with a big hug to welcome them to my home and have a selection of Niagara Wines available to offer them a glass while I take them to meet the other guests
I make my friends and family feel welcome by always greeting them with a big hug and a huge smile and the offer of a drink and a comfy seat followed by something I know they love to eat!
Like Gav, I like to know what my guests food preferences are, in order to make them feel welcome. No one would be happy if I served Tuna Tartare to my “meat & potatoes” friends who abhor anything raw or fishy.
I make my friends and family welcome by bringing them right into the kitchen with me, to watch and participate in preparing and serving the meal. I always choose to make something on the menu that I have never made before and see if my guests have any experience making similar dishes. I let them help with prep while we chat and catch up on our lives. They help by doing something as simple as opening and pouring the wine, chopping chives or mashing potatoes. Everyone loves to help and contribute in any way to a great meal and a great evening with freinds and family. What can be more fun than helping the chef!
One of the things that I do to make people feel welcome is I make sure I have lots of different food available, especially for my vegetarian and gluten free friends.
Thanks for the recipe – the tuna tartare sounds delicious. To make my friends and family feel welcome I always offer a glass of wine before I serve any food.
let them leave their shoes on, have fresh water with lemon ready, and greet them with a big smile
To make my friends and family feel welcome I make sure to make food they all like to eat. I provide wine for the adults and snacks and games for the kids to keep them busy.
X three is what I call it. One- something they like. Two- something I like. Three- surprise. Good food, good friends
make my family feel welcome by having lot’s of food and drink
My grandfather always said to cook simple food good! He always stated that cooking regular home cooked food well would welcome anyone and make them feel at home. Some drinks and a great dessert. Nothing too planned other than great company and conversation!
Having dinner as a family is one of the most important and enjoyable time for me, even though I do all the cooking. It’s a time to bond and share stories while enjoying a good meal. I try to make a variety of dishes to please all.
Because my family mostly live away from us, most if not all come for long weekends and overnight stays. I set up the guest bedroom with a basket filled with they favorite goodies, such as chocolates, soaps, magazines and more. For the children, I always have a surprise bag for each one with coloring books, pencils, puzzles and toys. I also do themes depending on the time of year. If we are hosting friends, the smell of my cooking makes them feel welcome and we usually hang out in the kitchen, I will always involve the ladies and my hubby sets of with the men in the den!
I welcome friends and family by having a variety of appetizers available along with different beverages including a big pitcher of water with lemon slices.
I love to invite friends and family over for dinner and prepare food from scratch. We sit, talk and eat a lot!
I love to bake and cook, I make family and friends feel welcomed by making everything from scratch, lots of food to eat and drinks to drink, come and go as you please, my door is always open to family and friends!
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My sister is having the family over for dinner. She is the best cook in the family. She has this amazing ability to create a beautiful atmosphere when she has a family dinner and that is what I like the best…the mood that her dinners bring about.
I love being the hostess. Our kitchen is always the hub of activity, where a bottle of our favorite wine (or two) sits on the counter, as well as some choice appetizers. Chateau des Charmes wine is one of our favorite choices, and our first pick for special occasions.
Have all the food and drink available and in one area so everyone feels welcome to try the food and blend into the party atmosphere
All you can eat and drink in a cozy, kid and pet friendly home is my motto!
When the kids come home from school, I love to have fresh baking for them, like cookies or muffins.
I like to have a variety of drinks, such as soda, juice, alcoholic beverages as well as a good assortment of appetizers before serving the main dish to my guests. A clean, fresh smelling home is also a must.
I make my family and friends feel welcome by always having their favorite drinks on hand and also having freshly baked goods on hand most of the time. I also make sure there are always candles burning in my house so that it smells homey and frsh.
Terrific recipe. Thanks very much for sharing.
I cater to their dietary needs and preferences!
I love to make friends and family welcomed by making sure I can offer them what they enjoy eating and drinking in my house…as well as lots of hugs and kisses.
A tidy & comfortable home and a few burning candles are ways to welcome family & friends.
My Pina Colada Ccake is reserved for special guests. The time it takes to make it is worth it when family and friends drool over it and ask for more.
I was never a fan of slamon until I tried it prepared something similar to this.
HUGS, KISSES, SIMLES, WINE, AND A COMFORTABLE COZY PLACE TO SIT!
i literally roll out the red carpet
Friends and family come straight into our kitchen which is the hub of all activity here, dips, cheese and assorted crackers are set out on a side board and our offerings of wine are opened waiting on the counter. They pour their favourite red or white and collect a sampling of the appetizers — all the while talking and laughing with us and we prepare the main dishes. Their assistance in setting the table and carrying the platters of food is volunteered and so appreciated!
As a big ‘hugger’ one of the first things I do to welcome my family and friends is giving them the essential HUG and kiss which is always accompanied with a smile (perhaps because I’ve given my guests a mock version of a chiropractic adjustment!)
I try to make my guests welcome by placing fresh flowers on tables and in bathrooms, offer them a beverage and have snacks and appetizers available. And of course, sparkling conversation! :o)
I welcome all friends & family to my home by the traditional European welcome (kiss, kiss) and of course an offer of a drink (many varieties to offer including some Chateau de Charmes 🙂 ) and some wonderful nibblers!
Love the pictures! To let our friends feel welcome, they bring the kids along and we let them bring a salad or dessert or choose the wine.
holy CRAP that sounds delicious!!!!
I offer to take their coats hang them up in the closet for them. Let them pick where they want to sit and get them a drink.
i love baking, so whenever i have people over i always have some fresh baked goods available – sweet and savoury. there’s no occasion that can’t use something freshly baked!
i make friends and family feel welcome by offering a fresh glass of wine when they arrive at my home. warms them up on a cool day, or refreshes them on a hot one – both perfect!
Salmon tartar is one of my favourite things to eat, ever. Looks delicious, Gav!