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Easy Chicken Kabobs

I had some Costco chicken breasts I had defrosted the other day and I was trying to figure out what to make with them that would be quick and easy. Anyone who has bought Costco chicken breasts knows they are quite large and thick (which […]

Garlic Green Beans

Garlic Green Beans

Not only are these garlic green beans easy to make, but adults and kids both love them and they are perfect for a crowd! These are actually my daughter’s favorite vegetable, so I try to make them about once a week. I made them a […]

Special Occasion Luncheon for 70 People (pt 2 of 3)

Special Occasion Luncheon for 70 People (pt 2 of 3)

Well, what it is about step 8 of our 10 step plan? Yes, step 8 is “Expect the Unexpected” (see Entertaining with Ease) and today has been a case study on expecting the unexpected. The morning started off with the usual routine but quickly my […]

Easy Delicious Ribs

Easy Delicious Ribs

Everyone who cooks ribs will tell you that they know how to make the best ribs. They boil them, steam them, grill them…you name it. I’m not going to tell you I make the best ribs (mostly because Melissa will tell you she makes the […]

Sensation Salad

Sensation Salad

There is a reason why this is called “Sensation Salad”. Simply put, it’s sensational!! My sister lives in Louisiana and brought this recipe to me several years ago from Kay, one of her two amazing mother in-laws!! It is my favorite salad in the world […]

Special Occasion Luncheon for 70 People (pt 1 of 3)

Each year, my church puts on a special luncheon for all the ‘retirees’ the Tuesday closest to Valentine’s Day. It is not your typical church luncheon though. We recruit some of the ‘younger’ folks to transform the Fellowship Hall and ‘professionally’ serve everyone. We provide […]

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto

Even if you don’t like Brussels sprouts, you really need to give Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto a try. They really don’t taste like brussels sprouts at all. There’s something about shredding them that takes the “bite” out that people don’t like. I have made […]