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The Inside Story On Outdoor Entertaining With Ease

Posted 7/6/2011

(NAPSI) — Friends and family can have a great time and you can save time, trouble and money when you plan your warm-weather get-togethers in the great outdoors.

For something simple yet sensational, consider a delightful dip and glasses and serving pieces that create a festive atmosphere with a dash of style.

What To Serve

Black Bean and Artichoke Dip

Recipe by Tupperware
Serves 16

½ cup bottled salsa

1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed

½ cup mixed black and green olives, pitted and chopped

1 clove garlic

2 green onions, chopped, green part only

4 oz./155 g reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature

½ Tbsp. Simple Indulgence™ Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend

½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed

In base of a food processor fitted with blade attachment, combine salsa, artichoke hearts, olives, garlic and green onions. Cover and coarsely chop. Add cream cheese, seasoning blend and cheese. Cover and process until well combined. Using a spatula, stir in black beans and place in a serving bowl. Refrigerate until serving.

How To Serve It

For serving pieces as tasteful as the food, consider the beautiful items made for outdoor entertaining by Tupperware. Dramatic, elegant and contemporary, the premium-quality, chic dining serving collection has modern design with timeless appeal. This artful collection has contrasting textures and color tones inspired by nature to complement every dining setting or occasion. The set includes serving bowls in three different sizes, all with lids, plus a charming, four-compartment, one-piece appetizer tray that lets you carry and display up to four different appetizers, snacks and dips.

Sip In Style

You can also give your guests their drinks in a dramatic, elegant and contemporary premium-quality cocktail line. Sophisticated and practical, the glasses come with a lifetime guarantee. The Chic Dining set includes stemless glasses, champagne flutes, wineglasses and wine charms so your guests always know where their glasses are.

Both the bowls and the glasses come in an elegant shade of Margarita green. Together, they make for a great way to tastefully and safely serve beverages, appetizers, entrées and desserts at formal or casual outdoor events and social gatherings.

Learn More

You can get more information and order these or any of the company’s products at www.tupperware.com or call (888) TUPWARE.