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You're getting married—but there's no reason you can't show your love for each other and for the planet at the same time. Wendy and Chris are an environmentally conscious couple who want to share their awareness with family and friends at their wedding rehearsal dinner. They also want to introduce their Southern family to their ideas of eating local and healthy cuisine.
A healthy Crab Mac & Cheese is a great appetizer. Turkey Roulade With Wild Rice Stuffing makes a terrific entrée with a Fennel And Green Bean Salad. And don't forget the toast when Emeril creates the Wilson's Apple Martini.
Emeril's Tips:
Things People Should Be Aware of When Throwing a Sustainable Dinner Party
- Start with what you got: Find out what's most available locally before picking your dream menu. You might love asparagus risotto, but you may be getting married in the fall in New England. Not really asparagus season.
- Connect with your guests: Share your discoveries with your guests through special menu cards or other signage that communicates the connection with the sources of your food and wine.
- Embrace your own style: Sustainable dinner parties are also expressions of yourselves, so don't forget to follow what you both love, too.
- Be Mindful of Waste: No plastic. Try and use all glass and real plate ware. Watch portion sizes, especially for those with health issues. Donate leftovers to a food bank or soup kitchen. Compost the scraps.
Recipes featured in this episode:
Crab Mac & Cheese Appetizer with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Turkey Roulade with Wild Rice Stuffing
Cranberry Merlot Sauce
Fennel and Green Bean Salad
Wilson's Apple Martini
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