Cooking & Hosting: A Challenge of Time!

[PCSarahjm]

I scheduled a cooking show Dec 10th(last minute and change of dates) and then I am having a Premier Jewerly Party on the 11th. I will need to provide snacks for the jewerly party. Here is the problem....TIME! I will workmy8-5 job on the 10th go to my cooking show directly after work. Be home around 9-9:30. Work my 8-5 on the 11th and get home around 5:45 my jewerly party is at 6:30 . What could I possible prepare in such a short time period plus tidy up my house???

 

[chefann]

Do you mean January 10 and 11?

Sorry - just had to be a stinker about it.

You could do a prep-ahead snack, like the Profiterole Puffs. They freeze well, and all you'd need to do would be to take them out and let them thaw. The recipe is on CC, in the theme show archive. They're easy and delicious.

 

[PCSarahjm]

See I am already stressing about it! Yes it is Jan. 10 and 11.
Thanks Ann for pointing that out to me.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

That is when I stop at the grocers deli on the way home and pick up some cheeses and crackers....a nice veggie tray, and some kind of dessert - and then re-plate it all onto SA pieces.

 

[chefann]

Actually, that's a great idea! And what I'd probably do, too. (I'm so lazy.) As long as it's fresh, nobody cares if it's homemade.

 

[PCSarahjm]

That is when I stop at the grocers deli on the way home and pick up some cheeses and crackers....a nice veggie tray, and some kind of dessert - and then re-plate it all onto SA pieces.

Becky I had already thought about that and might still do it. Are local HyVee has a great selection in the deli including dips and cheese balls. I just thought someone might have a quick creative recipe for me to try!!!

 

[cmdtrgd]

You can also put together a dip (like Touchdown Taco Dip) that you can refrigerate and then heat to serve.

 

[kam]

I like Ann's idea about the Profiterole Puffs. I made them ahead for New Year's Eve and they really do freeze & thaw well.

How about using the Dill and/or Southwest seasonings to make dips. Then just buy chips or pretzels.

The Brie is also so very easy. Pre-mix the apricot and jalepeno and keep in a prep bowl, pre-chop the pecans and pre-slice the bread. It takes just minutes to throw together.

An easy (non-PC recipe) is a cold spinach dip (on the back of the Knorr veggie soup box). It can easily be done a day or so ahead.

Good Luck!