Thursday, May 12, 2011

Friday the 13th party

This dinner party, occurring on a Friday, means little time between arriving home and arriving guests.  So a simple menu with advance prep.   Menu :  sausage balls, blackeyed peas puree & crostini; crackers, pepperoni and provolone stacks; 13 ingredient salad; herbed bread ring; 13 ingredient chicken casserole, carrots, brussel sprouts, buttered noodles, 13 ingredient dessert trifle.
Timeline: 
5:00 kick off heels
5:15 assemble apps, salad
6:15 set out bar
6:20 bake sausage balls
6:25  light candles, cue music, put shoes back on
6:30 answer door, smile
7:30 bake bread & casserole
7:45 boil noodles; cook veggies
8:00 set out buffet

Night before:  set table, make drinks & ice, prepare casserole & trifle

Full party pack with a detailed timeline, all recipes, decor ideas, Welcome sign, trivia cards, quiz, playlist, 12 invitations with envelopes and 12 favors is available for $35.  Email me:  susan@thepartybee.com

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