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Entertaining on a Whim - Staples for Last Minute Get Togethers
CommunityLeaderKarri

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Posted by CommunityLeaderKarri on Oct 29, 2009 at 03:28 PM

     

It's 3:00 in the afternoon, and you get a phone call from your husband. He's invited co-workers over for dinner and you only have a couple hours to prepare. 

Have you ever had to entertain in a pinch?  What "entertaining staples" do you keep on hand for throwing last minute get togethers? 

 

 


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LisafromLilas

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by 
LisafromLilas

 on Oct 29, 2009 at 03:44 PM

  

  

i order out and get busy cleaning! 



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LisafromLilas

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by 
LisafromLilas

 on Oct 29, 2009 at 03:44 PM

  

  

i order out and get busy cleaning! 



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paterina

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by 
paterina

 on Oct 29, 2009 at 03:47 PM

  

  

Cheese, Chicken, Eggs and Crackers----a wing and a prayer! 



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funkyhairdresser

by 
funkyhairdresser

 on Oct 29, 2009 at 03:55 PM

  

  

Chicken and cream of mushroom soup.  No matter what else you have you know you have something with those two things!



Mallory

  

philtracip

by 
philtracip

 on Oct 29, 2009 at 04:06 PM

  

  

Lots of wine!!

Appetizers that are quick and easy.....

Meatballs
Cheese and crackers
Hummus with Pita Chips
Brie Round in a Pastry

Quick Dinner Ideas -

the pre-flavored pork tenderloins....throw in the oven and bake and slice them over some spring greens

shrimp over pasta with pesto sauce - you can buy the already cooked and peeled shrimp, boil your pasta, buy the jarred pesto, mix together and add parmesan cheese.  you can also add sundried tomatoes, mushrooms or artichoke hearts.

you can go to the seafood market and get some fresh white fish and make a parmesean fish.  Broil the fish with lemon juice sprinkled on it.  In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of soft butter, 3 T. mayo, 1/2 cup of parmesean cheese and a couple dashes tobasco sauce.  Once the fish is done, take out and top with cheese mix, broil again until topping is browned.

 



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coco958

by 
coco958

 on Oct 29, 2009 at 04:06 PM

  

  

This happens all the time.  I keep frozen shrimp for shrimp cocktail along with ketchup and a really good horseradish for sauce. two or three tkinds of brick cheese, Carr's crackers and a good brand of Queen olives (picked not thrown, I'm an olive snob).  He'd never dare bring anyone home for dinner last minute, only cocktails and snacks.  If it's dinner they want we'll go out. 



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Treeann

by 
Treeann

 on Oct 29, 2009 at 04:19 PM

  

  

DH is a stay at home dad. So unless its me inviting Friends and Family over its not unexpected. When it comes to friends and family I have no issues throwing together some soup and garlic bread. Soup can be made from water is on hand.  :)

 



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oliviascooking

by 
oliviascooking

 on Oct 29, 2009 at 05:30 PM

  

  

I try to keep boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the freezer, pasta or rice, onions, canned diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, bottled Italian dressing and frozen vegetables, frozen berries and vanilla ice cream. I can quickly defrost the chicken in the microwave then beat each breast flat or cut them into strips before seasoning and sautéing in a pan. From the chicken, I could quickly make a jambalaya with the rice or pasta, onions, tomatoes and frozen vegetables or make balsamic chicken by reducing balsamic vinegar and caramelizing onions then serving with rice and frozen spinach. The bottled Italian dressing can be used along with dried herbs, salt and pepper to season frozen vegetables and serve them as a side salad. For dessert, the frozen berries can be partially defrosted then simmered in a saucepan with a tablespoon of sugar then poured over ice cream.


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Poppie

by 
Poppie

 on Oct 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM

  

  

I always have frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts, various types of pasta, frozen garlic bread, frozen peas, and several types of cheese.

 

I can always through a pasta dish together, using a jar sauce (completely doctored to my liking) or make one of my own.  I can make a really good appetizer out of frozen green peas and cream cheese.  Heat the peas and throw them in a food processor with cream cheese, season with a little pepper and garlic.  Makes a great dip for veggies of spread for crackers.

  

LyzzH

by 
LyzzH

 on Oct 30, 2009 at 03:37 PM

  

  


originally posted by LisafromLilas

i order out and get busy cleaning! 



Back to School Bows are out!  Get them while you can in all the best Uniform Colors! 440 Olive St. 676-1407 www.lilascakes.com or www.lilasbowtique.com OR Check me out on Etsy  lilasbowtique.etsy.com


If I don't have anything available, that is what I do too!  Otherwise, quick appetizers and a lot of them would be what I'd do...



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