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9 Tips for Fool-Proof Party & Menu Planning

Do you know that I really like planning small events? Now, when I say plan, what I mean is I think of small events to have for a particular occasion or no occasion at all. For some reason it is in me to entertain people at home or a small intimate space. I don’t really know why. We didn’t do a lot of that while I was growing up; besides family gatherings and holidays. But, ever since I’ve became an adult I always want to plan parties and get-togethers. Mostly, I want people to come over and enjoy each other’s company, eat some good food and, have some fun.

Speaking of good food….Is brunch the new greatness? Everyone is hosting brunch lately. Everyday on social media, in magazines and is local papers is a brunch social event. It’s crazy! But, I love it. I think I should host one….. The menu options are almost endless when planning a brunch because it’s literally BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. And, lunch is basically dinner’s twin that was born a few hours earlier sooooooo, I’m all in!

This year it is one of my goals to have people over at least 2 times during the spring and summer months and at least once for the holidays. Nothing big. I just want to enjoy my friends and family at home.

I feel like entertaining at home is a lost art. It seems as though a lot of hanging out and getting together is being done everywhere but at home. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy meeting up, going to events, and hanging out for a bit. But, when you can host people at your home it can be a little more relaxed and non-obligatory for guests to make an investment in your event unless they choose to by offering to bring a dish, beverage or, surprising you with a hostess gift.

So, as the spring season is nearing I am putting together a delightful menu for a nice weekend brunch with a few of our friends and loved ones. Today I am sharing with you 9 Tips for Fool-Proof Party and Menu Planning and a Spring Brunch Menu idea for your next event or get-together.

Spring Brunch Menu

Very Easy Broccoli & Ham Quiche,

I’m addicted to carbs! Cheesy Potatoes or any breakfast potato,

French Toast Casserole & Warm Maple Syrup,

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins,

Fresh Berries or Fruit Kabobs,

Chicken Apple Sausage Links and Pork Sausage Patties,

Orange Juice, Mimosas, Water, Coffee,

Lemon Lime or Ginger Sodas (in case of illness)

Everything above can be partially or completely prepared the day before. This is a great way to prepare for your event. Making a menu that can be prepared a day in advance gives you more time to prepare for your event the day of.

9 Tips for Fool-Proof Party and Menu Planning

Plan your guest list and any possible dietary restrictions. Send out invites.
Create an enticing menu for everyone.
Draft organized shopping lists for your event. Shop.
Mentally prepare a order of food service (courses or buffet style).
Chop, cut, slice, mix, cook and bake anything that be prepared the day before.
Decorate the night before.
Set up a hot & cold beverage station complete with glasses, mugs, spoons, napkins, pitchers, ice bucket &, tongs.
Day of: warm all prepared foods, cook breakfast meats, fill beverage station with cold and hot options including water.
RELAX, HAVE FUN. ENJOY YOUR GUEST.

Using these tips will assist in your event being stress free, your guest being excited, happy and, full. Each one of them will be looking forward to your next flawless event.

How do you prepare for your parties and events? Are you planning any for 2018? Tell me!

Be sure to also check out the recipes for Very Easy Broccoli & Ham Quiche and I’m addicted to carbs! Cheesy Potatoes. These are both great recipes for groups.

I hope you all have a very great week!

Talk to you soon xoxo,

Kim Cherie

Tags: brunch, cheesy potatoes, event planning, Food, menu planning, Quiche

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Very Easy Broccoli & Ham Quiche

25 Feb

img_2252-1 There are so many egg based dishes to be made and eaten. And, they all look delicious….except for sunny side up eggs with the runny yolk….Uh, that’s definitely a big no-thank you from me on that. I remember I had to make a sunny side up egg for Home Economics class in the 9th grade. And, the yolk had to be just right and runny for me to get 100%. Well, I did get 100% but, I didn’t want that egg as my reward. That was probably the one time I passed up on eating in Home Ec. And, believe me I always looked forward to that class. Outside of that I think I would be willing to try other egg dishes such as an egg soufflé’, hollandaise sauce, huevos rancheros, and breakfast burritos.

By the way I do not like eggs….. I only eat eggs scrambled; hard, as an omelette or, in a quiche. None of those things do I want everyday but there are days when I just have a craving for a something with eggs. My only reason for not liking eggs I think is because my mother didn’t like eggs so, she didn’t cook eggs. And, I never learned to love or want them.

But, I do like this quiche. I especially liked this one I made for today. I normally shred my own cheeses when I cook. There are only a couple of exceptions when I don’t. When I make quiche is one of those exceptions. So, I bought the shredded cheese with the cream cheese blended in. I think the cream cheese gave the quiche a smoother taste.

This quiche is so easy to assemble and bake. It is perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch item or a food gift. And, your meat and veggie filling options are endless. I chose the broccoli and ham because, I love broccoli. The ham was already cooked and cubed and I just had to throw it in the pan. You add the eggs, milk and cheese and bake for 45-55 minutes and then you have a hot pie with melty cheese and eggs with your most loved veggies and meat options. The pie is absolutely satisfying and I am encouraging you to bake and take one to your next gathering.

Ham & Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients

1 9-10 inch frozen pie crust (thawed)

2 cups shredded cheese

4 eggs

1 cup whole milk or half & half

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 to 3/4 cups cubed ham

1 broccoli bunch rinsed, cut and, chopped into small pieces (saving one larger piece for a top garnish)

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

On a large cookie sheet place a large piece of parchment, wax paper or aluminum foil. This will protect your cookie sheet when the filling over flows while baking. (You will thank me later.)

Place the thawed pie crust on top of the cookie sheet and with a fork, poke holes all over the pie crust.

Partially bake the pie crust in the oven for 10-12minutes. Just to barely brown it and get the crust firm.

Remove the crust from the oven.

Leave the pie crust on the cookie sheet while assembling the quiche.

In a large bowl beat eggs with a fork or wire whisk.

Add in the black pepper and sea salt.

Mix in the whole milk or half & half with the eggs.

Place a light layer of shredded cheese on the bottom of the pie crust.

Next spread the cubed ham over the light layer of cheese.

Add the broccoli on top of the cheese and ham layers.

Slowly pour the egg milk mixture into the filled pie crust.

Cover the cheese, ham and broccoli with the remaining cheese.

Place the assembled quiche in the oven and bake for 35 minutes uncovered.

After 35 minutes lightly with aluminum foil and bake 15-20 more minutes and check for doneness.

Quiche is fully cooked when it is firmly set. You can also check for doneness with a butter knife by sliding a butter knife into the center of the baked quiche and if it comes out clean it is done.

Poke holes in the thawed pie crust using a fork.