INSIDE PARTY GUIDE. AL596 AUG10

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4 When the weather outside means you'd rather T his STAY INSIDE... time of year the weather can be a bit of a mixed bag - you never know quite what you re going to get. If you re planning a party or having a few friends over, it s often easier to plan something indoors. Here are some ideas to make sure everyone has a great time. We ve also thrown in some ways you can be a great host and help people ease up on the drink so no one gets carried away or hurt. For ideas on hosting great parties in the warmer months, see The Great Summer Party Guide at

5 Kiwi Kai. There s nothing like a bit of home cooking when you ve got a few guests to entertain - especially if it s a bit chilly outside. Something hearty and nourishing is always a good option. To help make sure no one crosses the line after a few drinks, have plenty of food on hand when they arrive and throughout the event. Recipes provided by the Heart Foundation. See more great recipes at Take a look at some of these delicious recipes to help keep you warm...

6 3kg large, floury potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into wedges 25gms garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped 5 red peppers, sliced into thick wedges 2 1/2 cups low-salt tomato paste 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup oil Wedges Serves 25 Place all ingredients in a large, flat baking dish and toss to coat. Bake at 180 C for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Turn once or twice during cooking. Add a little water at the end of cooking if necessary to ensure a smooth, glossy coating of the delicious sauce.

7 Easy to make Fritters Serves gms flour 2 1/2 Tbsp baking powder 10 eggs 500ml low fat milk 1/4 cup oil Extra ingredients, see variations Variations: Kumara and Ginger: Stir in 4 cups peeled, grated raw kumara, 2 Tbsp grated fresh root ginger, 4 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce, 1 tsp crushed garlic (optional), and 4 Tbsp fresh coriander or parsley. Corn and Herb: Stir in 4 cups whole kernel corn, 4 finely chopped spring onions and 4-6 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs. Fruit: Stir in 3-4 cups chopped banana or coarsely grated apple. Serve with bacon or dust with icing sugar. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients. Beat the eggs and then add in the milk. Pour into the well and stir until the dry ingredients are just dampened. Stir in the extra ingredients. Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Add tablespoonfuls of the mixture and cook over a medium heat until small bubbles appear on the surface and the underside is golden brown. Turn and cook until the second side is golden brown.

8 Tomato and basil bruschetta 1 loaf ciabatta or 1 baguette (French stick) 2 vine ripened tomatoes, chopped 1 Tbsp basil, finely shredded 1/2 red onion, diced Cracked black pepper To make the bruschetta base, cut the bread into thick slices and toast both sides until crisp and golden. Combine the chopped tomato, diced onion and shredded basil. Spoon on top of the toasts and sprinkle with cracked black pepper.

9 Mini Thai pork sausage rolls Makes gms lean pork mince 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 4 sheets frozen reduced fat puff pastry, thawed and halved lengthwise 2 Tbsp low fat milk Preheat oven to 200 C. Put the mince, cumin, ground coriander, sweet chilli sauce, fresh coriander and breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix to combine. Spread 1/4 of the mixture along one edge of one thawed sheet of pastry and roll up to conceal the filling. Repeat with the remaining filling and pastry sheets. Cut each roll into 6 bite-sized sausage rolls and place the rolls seam-side down onto baking trays lined with baking paper. Lightly brush the rolls with milk and bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is crispy and golden and the filling is cooked through.

10 A few bevies... Let's face it, your party won t be memorable unless you make the extra effort. Have a few interesting non-alcoholic drink choices. Along with the usual juice and fizzy drink there s a huge variety of non-alcoholic drink options you could wow your mates with.

11 Mulled grape juice Per glass: 200ml grape juice Pinch of cinnamon or piece of cinnamon quill 2 whole cloves 1 tsp orange rind Place all ingredients in a small pan and simmer to bring out the flavour. Remove cloves and cinnamon quill. Serve warm.

12 No.7 Cup Use a large jug 2 slices orange 2 slices lemon 2 slices grapefruit 2 sprigs of mint 1 cinnamon quill 500ml lemonade or soda water 500ml ginger ale Ice Fill the jug with ice and add all the ingredients in the order listed above. Give it a good stir and enjoy! Virgin Moscow Mule Per glass: 350ml ginger beer 1 lime 1/2 lime for garnish 1/3 cup of ice 1 sprig of mint Pour ice in glass, add ginger beer and lime juice. Garnish with half a lime.

13 Punch Best served in a large jug or bowl with a ladle 1/2 pineapple, peeled 1/2 orange, peeled 1/2 lemon, peeled 2 cups frozen mixed berries 500ml cranberry juice 500ml pineapple juice 500ml cloudy apple juice Ice Slice the pineapple, orange and lemon into small wedges and place in the jug. Add the frozen mixed berries and cranberry juice. Place into fridge for at least an hour. When ready to serve, add pineapple juice, apple juice and ice and stir.

14 Some things to remember Music &More Having some activities planned is a great way to make sure your party is about having a great time together and is not focused on drinking. What would a party be without some good tunes? Make sure there s a variety of music to cater for everyone. Anthems go without saying too, there s nothing like a group sing-along. If one of the guests plays an instrument, get them to bring it along for a live performance. Karaoke and the lastest electronic games are bound to liven up the night and get everyone out of their seats.

15 A nd you don t have to spend money. Here are a few other games you could try that are bound to keep the fun going. Twister 20 Questions Charades Board games Group quiz You could also have a theme. Try one of these Costume party e.g. Ask everyone to come dressed as their favorite film star Bake off Top Chef Competition Progressive party e.g. Visit three different houses for entrées, mains and dessert. Plan how you ll get from place to place, e.g. have a sober driver.

16 Make Space It can be a bit chaotic having a lot of people in your house. Remember to clear away things that could get in the way and lay down some non-slip mats if it s raining. Keep outside areas clearly lit so everyone can make it in and out of the house safely. Move away any unnecessary furniture and fragile ornaments. Block off any areas where people could get burnt, such as hot ovens and heaters. It s also a good idea to have a first-aid kit on hand in case one of your guests takes a tumble on the dance floor. For more ideas on preparing for your party visit

17 A s the host you set the tone for the party. Make sure people have a good time without over-indulging. Keep an eye on how much people are drinking. The best time to do something to make sure your guests have a great time and don t go too far with alcohol is early on and before they get drunk rather than waiting until they have had too much. Have some activities planned so people don t resort to knocking back heaps of alcohol to escape the boredom.

18 If you re providing alcohol make sure you have food available and don t just rely on light snacks. Remember to keep food on hand so people can come back for more if they want to and make sure there s interesting drink options other than alcohol. If people are taking their time over a drink, don t feel the need to keep topping it up, just leave them to it.

19 When all is said and done. Make sure all your guests get home safely. Call taxis and make sure anyone driving home is okay to get behind the wheel. You might also want to offer them a place to stay for the night. To top it off. Remember, just because the weather might drive you indoors, it s not all doom and gloom. Hopefully you ve found something in here that will help you have a memorable time with family and friends. For more info on being a great and responsible host, check out the ease up on the drink info at

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