Nikitta Riber wrote:


> I'll expect approximately 7 people and I'm going to cook, myself. I'm
> not going to make it fancy with starters and all, and I don't expect
> the guests to arrive at the same time, as it's common here to drop by
> at an approximate time, and the host having either a cold buffet, or
> something kept warm. I think that a cold buffet would be the best. As
> far as my cooking skills go, I can follow a recipe and maybe improvise
> a bit if there's something I can't find in the shops, but I can't make
> anything *too* complicated or fancy. I live in Stockholm, so many
> exotic food items aren't too hard to come by.

At my own party I found that garlic bread (with and without cheese
topping) is appreciated as starter. Can be prepared in advance and put
in the oven (or gas grill) as needed.

A good stew or minestrone (Italian vegetable soup) is nice for the
hearty appetite. This too can be prepared in advance and kept on a warm
plate the whole evening.

Then I would prepare a buffet with some salats (not leaf-salats, as they
wilt too fast), a selection of different breads and may be some
bite-sized foods like filled vegetables or mushrooms. "Hamburgers" can
be made from soy-bean proteins, you should be able to get ready-made
mixtures. Just spice well.

Also nice on a buffet are different sorts of cheese, decorated with
fruit (grapes are available now and quite ideal).

For 7 people, that should be plenty already.