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devistatedmom ♀ Member Member # 24961	Posted: 12:24 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 Having a bbq party for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary at my house next week. About 30+ people coming. I'm doing hotdogs, hamburgers salads, the norm. Someone is bringing nacho/salsa dip, I'll do a cheese ball that I do... I want to do some other/different things. Ideas please! BS(me) 44, kids DS 16, DD 13. He is no longer my best friend. Repeat until it sticks. WH says marriage is over: May 15, 2009. EA#2 July 20, 2009. Legally sep: Aug 16, 2009. DIVORCED!!!! Signed Nov 23, final Dec 24, 2010, adultery listed. Posts: 4567 | Registered: Jul 2009 | From: Canada
GraceisGood ♀ Member Member # 17686	Posted: 1:00 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 Get togethers at our house always involve spinach dip and sour dough bread. Homemade ice cream is considered a huge treat also and would go well with your main dishes. What about the decorations, that plays out huge sometimes too, perhaps think about changing up your presentation of your "norm" foods, to make them not seem so normal but special. Have fun planning and doing. Grace We have a tendency to think the love offered us is a reflection of our worth and value.But in actuality,it's a reflection of the person that is giving it.We love out of who WE are-not because of who the receiver is.At least in terms of real love.TSMF Posts: 3275 | Registered: Jan 2008 | From: how far the east is from the west
inconnu ♀ Member Member # 24518	Posted: 1:05 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 here's a cute dessert idea. http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2012/06/brownie-fruit-kebabs.html Live your dreams...the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Pretty pretty please, don't you ever ever feel Like you're less than, less than perfect Posts: 11086 | Registered: Jun 2009 | From: TX
Lucky2HaveMe ♀ Member Member # 13333	Posted: 2:31 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 Party Ribbon Jello is easy and fun. 8 small pkgs jello - asst flavors 16 oz sour cream *Dissolve 1 pkg jello in 1c boiling water. Set aside 1/3 c. *Pour remaining jello into 9x13 clear glass pan. Chill until set (I put in freezer to speed the process) *Mix 1/3 c sour cream inot the 1/3 c reserved jello. *Once the chilled layer is set, pour this on top. *Repeat steps until all jello is used. [This message edited by Lucky2HaveMe at 2:34 PM, July 15th (Sunday)] ~L2HM~ Every Storm Runs out of Rain ~ Gary Allen Posts: 4080 | Registered: Jan 2007 | From: WNY
ElectricBlue ♀ Member Member # 35110	Posted: 4:08 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 That is so pretty. I'm the BW, 3 DDays since 2010.... 6/28/12, the day I finally admitted to myself that nothing I did would ever matter to him, he's just broken. So I'm gonna just let go..... Posts: 267 | Registered: Mar 2012
jrc1963 ♀ Member Member # 26531	Posted: 4:40 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 Inconnu... That website is the BOMB!!! Thanks for sharing it. Sorry for the t/j. Me: BSO - 44 Him: FWSO - 67 DS - 11 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came home Your life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" Posts: 21258 | Registered: Dec 2009 | From: Florida
kernel ♀ Member Member # 27035	Posted: 5:04 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 Fruit kabobs with some dips - always a big hit and you can use whatever fruit you like. For dip, my favorite is honey and cinnamon added to vanilla yogurt. This is a great way to get kids to eat fruit. I swear, as soon as you put food on a stick, it all of a sudden tastes better. You can't change your past but you can let go and start your future. Posts: 3060 | Registered: Jan 2010 | From: Midwest
Amazonia ♀ Member Member # 32810	Posted: 5:44 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 I'm a huge fan of finger foods. Last time I had a party, I did mini desserts - chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting, white cupcakes with mint frosting, mini cheesecakes, mini peanut butter pies, and mini cobblers. None take more than a few hours to prep, and you can freeze them ahead of time and just do the garnishes the day of. For savory stuff, I would definitely add something like stuffed mushrooms to your list, and crudites and hummus. "No girl who plays the role of the hero dates a guy who uses her. She knows who she is; she just forgot for a little while." -my awesome pastor | I edit to correct my iPad's "corrections" Posts: 11209 | Registered: Jul 2011 | From: Washington, DC
positively4thst ♀ Member Member # 23998	Posted: 6:23 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 With regards to your salads, make sure you have a healthy green salad and a fruit salad instead of just the potato/mac salads. I also agree with the veggies/dip/hummus. Posts: 1162 | Registered: May 2009
suckstobeme ♀ Member Member # 30853	Posted: 7:31 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 I always bring a cold corn salad to my best friends fourth of July party and it's a fan Favorite. Super easy: Two cans of corn Two diced red or orange bell peppers One half chopped red onion Salt, pepper and dress with Italian dressing. Chill before serving. BW - me ExWH - "that one" Divorced - 10/2011 You get what you put in, and people get what they deserve. Hard as it may be, try to never give the OP any of your power or head space. Posts: 1893 | Registered: Jan 2011
Deeply Scared ♀ Administrator Member # 2	Posted: 8:09 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 I have three all time favorites that our friends request for our parties or to bring them to theirs. They are somewhat time consuming to make, but absolutely delicious. If you're not oppossed to alot of prep work and having a watching-full eye on the oven for baking times...I'll post them for you "Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:) "I'm happily indifferent to the ones who have consistently been wrong" ~kd lang~ Posts: 173929 | Registered: May 2002
positively4thst ♀ Member Member # 23998	Posted: 9:04 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 Please do!! Inquiring minds want the recipes!! Posts: 1162 | Registered: May 2009
aesir ♂ Member Member # 17210	Posted: 9:17 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 My sister and niece went to a little place in Fargo that does different flavours of fudge. One they brought back was called Birthday Cake. It was white, with little coloured sprinkles, and tasted just like the cheap grocery store birthday cakes. (That aren't cheap anymore, just like everything in the grocery store.) Your mileage may vary... in accordance with the prophecy. Do not back up. Severe tire damage. Posts: 14222 | Registered: Nov 2007 | From: Winnipeg
welcome14 ♀ Member Member # 26741	Posted: 10:08 PM, July 15th (Sunday), 2012 While I know this is no where near gourmet, I always get requests for my deviled eggs. I use horseradish and chopped sweet pickles to spice them up as well as dry mustard and Czech paprika. They are easy to make and easy to eat as finger foods. If you use a pastry bag to pipe the filling in they look awesome as well. Nothing like a trail of blood to find your way back home- nikki sixx I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars. Posts: 903 | Registered: Dec 2009 | From: clarksville, tn/ Ft Campbell
Deeply Scared ♀ Administrator Member # 2	Posted: 6:26 AM, July 16th (Monday), 2012 Here are two out of the threee...the third one is at my office, so I'll post it when I have time today Jalapeno-Chicken Crecents Pinwheels - Yields: 16 servings 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken (I use canned chicken) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped sliced jalapeño chiles (from 12-oz jar) 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (2 medium) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix all ingredients except dough until well blended; set aside. Unroll dough; separate into 2 long rectangles. Place 1 rectangle on long cutting board; press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 2 long rectangles. Place 1 rectangle on long cutting board. Spread half of cream cheese mixture on dough rectangle to within 1/2 inch of edges. Starting with one long side, roll up rectangle; press seam to seal. Cut roll into 16 slices; place slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough rectangle. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm. Almond Bacon Cheese Crostini's - Yields: 36 Servings. Ingredients •1 French bread baguette (1 pound), cut into 36 slices (I always as the bakery to slice it for me) •2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese •2/3 cup mayonnaise •1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted •6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled •1 green onion, chopped •Dash salt •Additional toasted almonds, optional Directions •Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-9 minutes or until lightly browned. •Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, bacon, onion and salt. Spread over bread. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired. Serve warm. "Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:) "I'm happily indifferent to the ones who have consistently been wrong" ~kd lang~ Posts: 173929 | Registered: May 2002
Deeply Scared ♀ Administrator Member # 2	Posted: 9:10 AM, July 16th (Monday), 2012 Peston Basil Blossom 1 ½ lb provolone cheese – thinly sliced 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature 20 pistachios, shelled and chopped finely 1 or 2 cloves of garlic 1 10oz jar of pesto sauce 3 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes Line a medium bowl with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top. Reserving 3 slices of the provolone, line the bottom and sides of the bowl with the remaining provolone, overlapping the slices. For the cream cheese layer, process the cream cheese, pistachios, and 1 of the garlic cloves in a food processor until blended; scrape the mixture into a bowl and set aside. For the tomato layer, drain the tomatoes, reserving the oil. Puree the tomatoes with a small amount of the reserved oil in a food processor. Spread some of the cream cheese mixture over the cheese slices lining the bowl. Do another layer of provolone and spread the pesto mixture, another layer of provolone and spread with the sun-dried tomatoes, another layer of provolone and spread cream cheese mixture, pesto and the sun-dried tomato mixture. Cover with the remaining provolone. Bring the edges of the plastic wrap together over the top and secure with a twist tie. Freeze until firm. Remove the plastic wrap and invert the mold onto a serving platter. Serve with party crackers. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Once you’ve inverted the blossom, the bottom, which now is the top will look like a flower Serve with Water crackers, Club crackers or Triscuits. NOTE: I always chop the pistachio’s separately before adding them into the food processor with the cream cheese and garlic, otherwise they won’t get chopped up finely. [This message edited by Deeply Scared at 9:10 AM, July 16th (Monday)] "Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:) "I'm happily indifferent to the ones who have consistently been wrong" ~kd lang~ Posts: 173929 | Registered: May 2002
deeplysad ♀ Member Member # 16590	Posted: 9:42 AM, July 16th (Monday), 2012 DS's crostini is the BEST thing I've ever made for a party. I mixed a double batch up and then kept it in the fridge until I was ready to spread it on the bread. So yummy!!!! Me: BW (I'm much too young to feel this damn old) Him: FWH - NPD Whoremonger D-Day: August 2004; Lots of false R until February 2005. Posts: 3004 | Registered: Oct 2007 | From: So Calif
Deeply Scared ♀ Administrator Member # 2	Posted: 9:43 AM, July 16th (Monday), 2012 It's a winner isn't it? I'm so glad you like it!! "Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:) "I'm happily indifferent to the ones who have consistently been wrong" ~kd lang~ Posts: 173929 | Registered: May 2002
devistatedmom ♀ Member Member # 24961	Posted: 9:45 AM, July 16th (Monday), 2012 Thanks all! Yep, going to do deviled eggs, have thought about stuffed mushrooms, will see how my time goes, DS's recipes look yummy...heck, they all look yummy! Going to try to make that jello too, for some colour! Thurs and Friday I'm going to be a cooking machine! BS(me) 44, kids DS 16, DD 13. He is no longer my best friend. Repeat until it sticks. WH says marriage is over: May 15, 2009. EA#2 July 20, 2009. Legally sep: Aug 16, 2009. DIVORCED!!!! Signed Nov 23, final Dec 24, 2010, adultery listed. Posts: 4567 | Registered: Jul 2009 | From: Canada
trustagain ♀ Member Member # 16921	Posted: 12:59 PM, July 16th (Monday), 2012 Shrimp Cocktail or shrimp kabobs are always a hit in my house. Fruit, this time a year, is a big hit as well. If you need another salad idea, I made a cold rice salad a few weeks ago and it went in a flash. Everyone was asking for the recipe. WH - 46 BS (me) - 48 Son - 23 Son - 16 Dday #1 - 10/31/07 Dday #2 - 12/23/07 Dday #1,000,000 - 12/23/09 - found out EA was PA Reconciling or at least trying. We have reconciled through the A, but he still doesn't get it when it comes to p Posts: 4422 | Registered: Nov 2007
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