Friday, May 30, 2008

Confession

I just made two casseroles with cream of chicken soup.

That’s what you do for friends, right? Make their favorite things if they ask you specifically to do so?

Okay – its’ true – I cheated. It called for BOILING the yellow squash and onion. BOILING IT!! I sautéed it instead. Hopefully the family won’t notice – or think it’s better than the boiled version.

I also have 8 lbs of pork tenderloin marinating in ginger, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, Dijon mustard, and cayenne.

4 pounds of Carolina shrimp have been shelled and deveined. Tomorrow they’ll turn into my famous Shrimp Picayune appetizer.

Tomorrow I’ll make a Gorgonzola/Pear cheese spread and a tomato/bread/herb salad. I’ve changed it up a bit – and I’m using sundried tomato/olive oil bread and three cheese bread instead of a plain Italian boule.

The full appetizer list is this:

  • Mango/Cilantro Salsa with chips

  • Shrimp Picayune

  • Pear/Gorgonzola spread with crackers

  • Brie and toasted bread rounds

  • A hunk of Sage Derby cheese (this is the most gorgeous green and pale yellow cheese I’ve ever seen.)

The dinner includes:

  • Tomato bread salad

  • Grilled Pork tenderloin

  • Noyo Harbor (which is really Fort Bragg, CA) Grilled Salmon

  • Yellow squash casserole (with the dreaded cream of chicken soup)

  • Local green beans sautéed with bacon and shallots

  • Plus some more artisanal bread (which I am NOT making)

There will be kiddies at this even of 25 people – so bowing to popular vote I am including chicken tenders (from the frozen food section), Macaroni and Cheese (from a box), and Hostess Cupcakes for dessert. *shudder*

I got off easy – I’m not making the dessert. Instead they are ordering two Tuxedo Cakes.

Actually, I think this is going to be a grand affair – and I am so pleased to be welcoming my friend into his 60th year – and congratulate him on his retirement.

Cross your fingers the 40% chance of rain in the evening doesn’t occur, m’kay? Cause you know – a damp Mitter isn’t the most pleasant sight in this world.

G’night all!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I would love to have your bread/tomato salad recipe ! And the squash recipe - okay ? It doesn't require a photo - smile !tp

Anonymous said...

Documenting that you are using "cream of" soup!!! Ha!Ha!Ha!

saturday's child said...
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saturday's child said...

Crossing fingers for no rain. Enjoy the weekend!

Mamie said...

I certainly know who to call when I turn 60...you treat a person right!