Party Buffet

This is a delightful menu sure to please even non-vegetarians. Much of the work can be done beforehand. The Sugar Walnuts can be made up to two days in advance. Both the mushroom and noodle dishes can be made the night before. The Mock Vegetable Pasta can be made the morning of the buffet and will keep for hours in the fridge. Although the Pineapple Fried Rice is usually eaten hot, I find the sweet tartness of the pineapple equally appealing at room temperature. The salad is simple to make, and once the ingredients are prepared it takes but minutes to put it together. The wontons should ideally be fried just before serving. I would serve fresh fruit as the most appropriate dessert.