How to make your own Olympic and French-themed party food at home

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while salami is more affordable.

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: cooked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Cooked salmon is a healthier option, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry

Phyllo dough is lower in fat, and homemade pastry can save costs.

Prepare the crepe batter by mixing flour, milk, eggs, and melted butter.

Let the batter sit for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for better results.

Heat a non-stick pan and add clarified butter.

Swirl a thin layer of batter onto the pan to create the crepes.

Cook the crepes quickly until they are set, then remove them from the pan.

Prepare various fillings for the crepes, such as chicken, curries, or cream spinach.

Demonstrate folding the crepes into a triangle shape.

Set up a cheese board with French cheeses, salami, jams, and olives.

Create a butter board with whipped French butters and toppings like jams and edible flowers.

Arrange a snack board with French butter cookies, pretzels, and dried fruits.

Prepare a simple jambon de Bayon with French butter and ham on a baguette.

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