Jan. 13, 2007 - Party Time!
One of the assignments Annette gave me while here in ME was to host a party. On Thursday evening (January 11) I hosted a dinner party inviting several ladies from Annette's family's church and homeschool group. There were 12 guests, including Annette and her 15 year old daughter, Christina. We all had a delightful time!
As guests arrived there was lovely violin music playing (a CD made by one of Annette's family's friends) and we chatted in the kitchen.
Many of the dear ladies who attended brought me gifts which was so sweet! One lady brought me these lovely flowers!
Annette and Christina were a big help to me with the party preperations. They gave me wonderful ideas and Christina made these lovely centerpieces for the tables.
After all the guests arrived, we moved into the dining area where all the tables were set and ready!
We enjoyed Chicken-Cheese casserole, green beans, and rolls! After our meal we had oatmeal cake for dessert and coffee and tea was offered.
After we were all finished with dinner, we had a grand time playing Balderdash!
The little ones helped entertain guests as well!
Everyone seemed to have a good time and I really enjoyed myself as well!
Many of the ladies requested the recipes for the casserole and the oatmeal cake so I plan to make thank you cards with the recipes in them.
Chicken-Cheese Casserole
Serves 6 (I doubled it for the party)
Preheat oven to 350
3/4 lb. noodles (I used rice instead of noodles)
5 T. margarine (I used butter)
1 small onion, chopped
3 T. chopped green pepper (I omitted the green pepper)
1/2 C. sliced mushrooms (optional) (I also omitted this)
5 T. flour
1 1/2 C. chicken broth
1 1/2 C. milk
1/2 t. dry mustard (I omitted this as well)
salt and pepper to taste
3 C. cooked chicken or turkey (I used chicken)
2/3 C. shredded cheese
buttered bread crumbs
Cook and drain noodles (or rice) according to package instructions. Saute margarine (or butter), onion, green pepper, and mushrooms in a skillet. Add the 5 T. of flour. Cook and stir until bubbly. Add the broth, milk, dry mustard, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until thickened to make a white sauce. Combine white sauce, noodles (or rice), and the cooked chicken or turkey. Put in greased casserole dish and tope with shredded cheese and buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
Oatmeal Cake
Serves 16-18
Preheat oven to 350
1 C. quick oatmeal
1 1/4C. boiling water
1/2 C. shortening (I used coconut oil)
1 C. brown sugar (I used sucanut)
1 C. white sugar (again, I used sucanut)
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 C. flour
1 t. soda1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
For coconut topping:
1/2 C. brown sugar (I used sucanut)
1/3 C. margarine (I used butter)
1/4 C. cream or milk
1/2 C. chopped nuts
1 C. coconut
Combine quick oats and boiling water and let stand 20 minutes. You can use 2 C. of leftover oatmeal instead (which is what I did). Cream shortening, brown and white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until fluffy. Add oatmeal mixture and beat well. Sift flour, soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together (I never sift, though
). Add this to the creamed mixture and beat well. Pour into greased and floured 9x13 cake pan. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until tests done.
For the coconut topping combine the brown sugar, margarine, cream or milk, chopped nuts, and coconut. Spread on hot cake and then broil 2-4 minutes, watching closely. Enjoy!
Comments
Jan. 13, 2007 - Good job Kristy!
Posted by Cathe
It looks like a very successful evening!
