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Baby Back Ribs Recipe by Sweet Basil Catering NYC.

Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs

Home > Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs These Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs are bold, sauce-free meat hors d’oeuvres made for easy serving. Slow-roasted until tender and finished crisp, they’re a gluten-free crowd favorite for summer cocktail parties and casual gatherings. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Meat · Gluten-Free · Sauce-Free by Amy Aversa Ingredients 1 rack baby back ribs  1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon mustard powder 3

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Chimichurri Steak & Potato Bites Recipe

Chimichurri Steak & Potato Bites Recipe | Cocktail Appetizer

Home > Chimichurri Steak & Potato Bites These Chimichurri Steak & Potato Bites are a bold, bite-sized steak hors d’oeuvre made with crispy roasted baby potatoes, tender steak, and a bright, herb-forward chimichurri sauce. Naturally gluten-free, they’re ideal for cocktail parties, brand events, and elevated home entertaining. This recipe is a favorite for grazing stations and passed hors d’oeuvres because it delivers big flavor in a clean, easy-to-serve format. Makes about 24-30 hors d’oeuvres. Meat · Gluten-Free · Make-Ahead Friendly by Amy Aversa Chimichurri

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Passed Hors d’oeuvres or Stationed Food-Which is Right For Your Party?

Are you planning a cocktail party and trying to decide between passed hors d’oeuvres and stationed food? Figuring out the best catering option to go for can be challenging. On the one hand, passed hors d’oeuvres and canapes bring an element of elegance and sophistication to an event, while stationary food (aka grazing stations) offer a greater variety and make for a relaxed atmosphere. In this post, we’ll help you decide which catering format is right for your event. What are Passed Hors d’oeuvres?

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5 Reasons Your Event Needs Full-Service Catering

Planning a successful event in New York City can be as challenging as hailing a cab in the rain. Sure, you can DIY your event by ordering drop-off catering and doing your own set up. But hiring a full-service catering company won’t only save you time and stress- It’ll take your event to the next level. What is full-service catering? Full-service catering means hiring a company to handle every aspect of your event, from menu planning  to setup, service and clean up. Most full-service

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2024 Catering Trends That’ll Transform Your NYC Event

As we look into what 2024 holds for events, it’s clear that the New York City catering & events scene is about to get even more exciting. From plant-based foods, to fusion flavors, to interactive food stations, caterers in New York are going to take you on a delicious adventure. We’re going to dive into what’s in store for events in the Big Apple. 1-Interactive Food Stations When it comes to food, it’s not just about what you eat, but how you eat it.

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