Arriving home very late, meant making a fast , but tasty meal to share with friends who were already on their way, no time for the meal I had planned to cook. On the drive home, I worked it out in my head.(this comes from watching many a cooking show from the Goddesses: Ina, Rachel Ray..) Menu: Grilled Chicken Salad, Rosemary Crostini , and warmed raspberry compote over ice cream .
I had planned to have an informal, intimate seating spot already..and well, this came out ok..
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| Coffee table seating and pillows on the floor |
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| The table covering is actually a curtain I made to hide the shelves of a bookcase. |
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| Is that an old guitar? Lets just say we could be howling at the moon... |
After dinner, a few very off key tunes and plenty of laughs!
CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD A family favorite, inspired by Joe's Deli (fab local spot!)
Mixed spring greens with romaine lettuce and lay down first. Next add dried cranberries and toasted spiced pecans, toss with balsamic vinaigrette, Top with grilled chicken breast tenders, grilled pears and mango, crumbled bleu cheese, slice a strawberry for color.
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| Grilled chicken tenders..craisins..toasted pecans..blue cheese...num num num! |
Rosemary Crostini
1/2 tsp olive oil
3 tsp fresh Rosemary
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/3 C peccorino romano cheese
Combine peppers, parsley, and rosemary in small bowl, mottle.
ir in olive oil. Dab on bread slices, sprinkle cheese, broil 3-4 minutes, until edges are charred.
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Ventura Hwyyyyyy....Linking with: |
OH now that looks yummy! I could go for one of those salads right now...reminds me of Wendy's Pecan apple salad...
ReplyDeleteHow fun, I love it! Dropping by from Debbiedoo's Newby Party!
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There's No Place Like Home
Sometimes those things we put together at the last minute are the best. You can't go wrong with a yummy salad. Love the way you put your table together.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty table. Yummy recipe too. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLooks delish ... and sounds like a good, comfortable, relaxed, and fun time was had by all!
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Linda
It must have been a wonderful evening - a pretty setting, good food, friends and lots of fun. A perfect recipe.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this fantastic looking salad and all that went with it at Your Cozy Home Party. That is my kind of warm weather meal! The table setting is very pretty and I love the yellow dishes. ---------Shannon
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who howls at the moon too. You and she would get along well together, I think!
ReplyDeleteTiny Red Plants
Soooo pretty! Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.
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What a great hostess you must be to be able to throw together what looks and sounds like a fabulous meal, dress a table, and snap pictures of the event. Now that is multi-tasking! Great job! I'm exhausted but impressed. ~CJ
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