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Rana Florida CEO, The Creative Class Group & Author, Upgrade
Creative Entertaining: Light the Night on Fire -- Opa! (PHOTOS) Posted: 06/27/2013 8:54 am Design, Greek Isles, Creative-Entertaining, Decor And Home Style, Greek Cooking, Rana Florida, Photo Galleries, HuffPost Home News
Whisk your guests off on a magical journey to the Greek Islands right in your own backyard. For décor, use colors that evoke the pristine waters of the Aegean Sea, deep blue with a splash of turquoise, the landscape dotted with white cubed architecture, and the fresh sea air.
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The food is rustic, flavorful and simple. A village salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, green, red, and yellow peppers, kalamata olives, oregano, and Greek feta cheese; grilled lamb chops flavored with fresh mint and ladolemono sauce, chicken souvlaki with a dollop of tzatziki sauce on top, and to light the night on fire, a shot of 80 proof Ouzo and flaming saganaki on sizzling plates. Opa!
Photo Credit: Mark Luciani
Find recipes here. As originally published on HGTV
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For design and decor tips, see slide show:
Find Your Inspiration
The Aegean Sea was my inspiration, so turquoise and white displayed prominently.
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Decor
Floral arrangements don't have to be professional as long as they're creative.
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Food & Drink
No fuss appetizers dressed up in candy dishes.
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Have Fun!
Entertaining at home shouldn't be stressful. Sit back and enjoy your guests.
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Get Creative
Ouzo glasses garnished with a modern twist: a wedge of kiwi to cool down the heat.
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Attire
Encourage guests to dress the part.
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Design
Simplicity is in the details.
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Appetizers
No fuss appetizers dressed up in candy dishes.
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Guest List
Invite a wide arrange of guests, young and old.
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Cocktails
Fresh herbs and fruit will dress up any cocktail--and make it seem that much more exotic and refreshing.
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Mocktails
Decorative straws for the kid's mocktails.
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Cocktails
Fresh herbs and fruit will dress up any cocktail--and make it seem that much more exotic and refreshing.
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Use Color
Add a punch of color at every opportunity.
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The Menu
Print menu and name cards customized to reinforce the theme.
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Submerge Calla Lilies in water and top it off with a floating candle.
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Greek Village Salad
Serving the meal family style is more relaxed.
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Souvlaki on the grill.
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Family Style
Serve the meal family style for a more relaxed environment.
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Decor
Turquoise and white carried onto the dinner table.
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Opa!
Saganaki is a flaming cheese that oozes with salty flavor. The fire is quenched with a spritz of freshly squeezed lemon.
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Decor
Candles, flowers and array of vases add an element of design.
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Sweet Endings
Jars of blue and white candy and a turquoise cake designed by Petite & Sweet carry the theme to a delicious finish.
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Sweet Endings
Baklava oozing with pistachio and honey deliciousness.
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Sweet Endings
The Greek key was carried throughout. Delicious, delectable edibles by Eat My Words.
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Make a Splash!
Try Greek night for your next barbeque. It will surely make a splash!