Let's face it--most of us will never be crowned an Iron Chef. However, just because you have never sliced n' diced in front of millions, doesn't mean you can't bring the heat of culinary competition to your own stove.
Chop, slice, flatten, boil, mix, pour, roll, fillet, fry, grill and--most importantly--spice things up with an Iron Chef-inspired potluck.
As the host, you're responsible for creating themed cocktails that hint towards the "secret ingredient."
For example, if you choose an ingredient like salmon, greet your guests with light pink martinis or if you're feeling spicy try an easy Ginger Martini.
Garnish this cocktail with some fresh or candied ginger or add a quick twist of lemon essence for a perfect pairing.
Ingredients
1.5 Oz Vodka
1.5 Oz Domaine de Canton Ginger liqueur
Steps
Pour ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Plan your party with the best-looking invitations on the web!
Create easy invitations as take-out menus or on ready made recipe cards. Use a ready made template, print it out and fill in all the tasty details.
In addition to the basic information, make sure that you select a "Secret Ingredient" and assign a course to each of your guests to prepare beforehand (often the morning before the party).
Let your "Secret Ingredient" dictate the mood. For example, fresh ginger might inspire guests to channel their inner sushi chef with Japanese inspired dishes, while grits might infuse the dinner with a Southern charm.
For a twist on the classic potluck you can also invite your guests to assemble at a local grocery store. Once the secret ingredient is revealed, a time and money limit is set... and the cooks go wild. The competing cooks go home to make their dish and return at a specific time for the unveiling.
The best part about this party is that unlike the show, the judges aren't the only ones who get to sample the dishes!
Invite all the guests to sample the dishes and choose their favorite. Gift the winner with a basket full of "Iron Chef" worthy goodies or a gift certificate to a local culinary school.
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