| What could be more enjoyable than serving copycat | | | | could be done in a very casual way, so as not to |
| restaurant recipes to your holiday dinner guests or | | | | take too much away from the meal itself. Just ask if |
| out of town visitors? If you are anything like me, | | | | anyone wants to play charades (after the dessert) |
| you are at wits end when it comes to deciding what | | | | and take it from there. |
| to serve at the holidays. Your old recipes are fine | | | | Host a dinner party and ask each couple or family to |
| (similar to your old shoes); well worn and reliable, | | | | bring a dish. However, they must bring a copycat |
| however boring and predictable. The holiday season | | | | restaurant dish. To make it even more fun, you could |
| can be a stressful time for all of us and serving the | | | | use the theme of just one restaurant and tell your |
| same dishes year after year can make them even | | | | guests that the dishes must be copycat restaurant |
| more stressful. Showcasing some fresh and exciting | | | | recipes from the same restaurant. Just pick a |
| copycat restaurant recipes will help make the holiday | | | | restaurant or ask everyone what their favorite |
| season more enjoyable for you and your dinner | | | | restaurant is. |
| guests. | | | | Have a theme party. If you have chosen to serve |
| Play charades and let your guests guess from what | | | | copycat restaurant recipes from an Italian restaurant; |
| restaurant the dish is from. This would probably work | | | | play it up some. Ask your guests to bring only Italian |
| the best with the dessert course, but could be done | | | | wines. Decorate with the Italian theme in mind. Do |
| for any of the courses at your holiday function. You | | | | some research and utilizing what you have on hand, |
| could have prizes for the winners or even have a | | | | give your house or apartment a makeover (Italian |
| duplicate dessert (pie or cake) to give away. This | | | | style)! |