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Lavish parties are relics of the past. Value entertaining is the new chic.
During the current economic times, people are searching for budget-friendly ways to entertain friends and family.
Noodles, as many people are finding out, are a terrific way to impress your guests without emptying your wallet.
Watch Pennsylvania Dutch Noodles on TV!
See nutritional consultant and cookbook author, Janet Zappala, provide value entertaining tips for the holiday season while making her favorite Pennsylvania Dutch recipe, "Country Style Ham and Noodles," on WNTH's "Connecticut Style."
The top five reasons noodles belong on your table the next time you're entertaining guests.
1. Versatility
Stir in beef, chicken or shrimp. Add veggies. Use a variety of sauces. From traditional favorites to casseroles and soups, a single package of noodles in your pantry can help make almost any type of meal imaginable. Need something light and summery? Something tasty for the holidays? A simple meal for the kids? A romantic dinner for two?
Noodles help make any and every occasion easy, fun and, most of all, memorable.
2. Price
It's no secret. Food is as costly as it's ever been. Noodles, however, remain an affordable option. Whether you're serving the immediate or extended family, a few guests or several, noodles help keep the price down and the second helpings coming…
3. Taste
Some people are picky eaters. The last thing you want during a get-together is to leave your guests hungry or picking at their food. Across centuries and civilizations, noodles have remained a classic favorite, offering a fresh taste enjoyed by almost everyone.
4. Easy
Boiling noodles takes a matter of minutes. Pre-made sauces generally don't take much longer than a simple simmer. No need to toil away in the kitchen. Noodles help make feeding a crowd quick and easy.
5. Leftovers
Leftovers can be boring and unappetizing. And simply throwing away extra food away can be expensive. Leftover noodles, however, mean that you can make a completely different and exciting meal the following day. Just try a new sauce or topping. Be as creative as you want. When your guests leave, your weekly menu is just beginning. |
