Entertaining, Presentation Tips & Easy Ideas: Toasts to Holiday Entertaining

How to make a toast when entertaining (no speaking required)... With the holidays around the corner, count on our pâtés to make entertaining easy.

With dozens of gourmet products ranging from charcuterie to country-style pâtés, mousses and vegetable and vegan terrines, Alexian offers something to please all your holiday guests. Whether you're playing host to a few couples or a crowd, we've got ideas to make your entertaining effortless.

• Tasting spoons are a stylish way to offer your guests bite-sized samples. They are perfect for our richer offerings, such as Duck Rillette. Add a garnish such as a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, raisins or an orange slice.

• Serving latkes (potato pancakes) for Chanukah? Serve our Chicken Liver Mousse alongside them. Made with chicken liver, it's a fresh twist on traditional chopped liver. You can also pre-spread it on celery sticks or have a basket of bagel chips nearby and let your guests serve themselves.

• For a simple yet satisfying appetizer to accompany our pâtés, cut smoked meats or other charcuterie into chunks, skewer with festive toothpicks, and serve with different dipping mustards: spicy, German, Dijon and honey mustards.

• Skip the spinach-artichoke dip and serve our Mushroom Artichoke Pâté. Fan out slices on a serving platter and garnish with colorful fresh vegetables. Serve with tortilla chips for an added crunch.

Visit our website for more holiday entertaining ideas and serving ideas. Happy holidays from all of us at Alexian!