For casual entertaining, my preference is to use wooden boards
. Since they’re informal, keep the accessories simple: dish towel napkins, stemless wine glasses and even mismatched china create a more spontaneous atmosphere. Studies show bacteria multiply less slowly on wooden boards, making them a hygienic choice, and they do not scratch in the same way plastic does. Wood is also a good insulator, so it helps keep food warm. They don’t break if you drop them and they’re easy to clean.
I always serve a simple green salad in a bowl to pass around the table. My preference is for mixed greens, with radicchio for colour and bite, dressed simply with oil and vinegar or lemon juice. But if serving on boards isn’t your style for the main dish, you can still try it with the salad course. Pile the greens in the centre and place add-ins, such as chopped onions, radishes, cheeses and sliced fruit, around them. Put the dressing in a carafe on the side and let your guests create their own salads. This is especially successful on buffet [email protected] your best.
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