Should I serve something before dinner?

• Should I serve something before dinner? - Partygirl
  • I go along with the veggies and dip. Skip the crax - or any breads. Keep it light. NM Wine for sure!
  • We always have - Misha

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9 years before he can apply for parole and then, they will probably turn him down the first time because it was a violent crime.

I also saw on the news that his total sentence is up to 33 years to life if he had to serve each count separately. They are stating that he will probably die in prison.

This light bulb went off in my head about an hour ago. Goldman set him up. Otherwise, why did Ricci (or whoever that guy is that testified against him) put the video/sound in that room? If so, hopefully no one else will get that idea if you know what I mean. 

I am in charge of the Christmas dinner this year. I guess the group likes the cooking because this is our 2nd one in a row. Last year hubs ran behind on getting the food ready by the time of our dinner and people started sitting down at the table 1 and then another, not everyone together. I have never served hor'dourves but wondering should I and if so does anyone have some really simple ones that even a novice could make? Thanks

I will either have leftover vegetarian chili with cornbread, or leftover penne with cheese. I always cook enough to have leftovers because I hate cooking, especially everyday.  The kids (13 and 20 year old girls) will probably have fast food.  My 13 year old is a vegetarian like me so she will probably get cheese pizza or a veggie patty sandwich at Subway.  My oldest with probably have McDonald's.

I am doing Easter at my house for the first time, as I am the only one with kids in my family.  I am looking for something to do that is sort of traditional, but fun.  My family does not like lamb, but all else if fair game.  I would love any ideas to help me plan for my first real holiday feast!!! Thanks and hope you all have a great holiday!

Well, yeah....The boys (23 and 25) come over on Sunday afternoon before they go work to check up on us old folks and eat up our food.  They'll come in and help with prep first.  We get a lotta laughs in the kitchen.

They've been cooking since about the age of  5 and 7...I didn't have girls and they wanted to be part of the process... sous chefs (cut this, peel that, okay this is how you sautee) ....worked for me and they'll never starve wating for someone else to cook.   Cat                   

I went to the grocery store yesterday and bought a lot of stuff on sale.  I'm tired of the same old same old.  Here's what's in my fridge:

Ground beef, a small roast, ham butt, split turkey breast, skinless/boneless chicken breasts.  Any ideas? 

I had planned to make the turkey breast some day this week with the traditional mashed potatoes, stuffing, etc.  I'm also planning to use the ham to make a traditional dinner with the leftovers being made into ham and bean soup.  I have no idea what to do with the ground beef and chicken.  I'm so tired of the same old thing -- baked chicken or meatloaf.  We had hamburgers yesterday b/c it was so nice outside. 

Any new ways to make chicken or ground beef?

My son and his best friend, along with their dates went to a quite expensive restaurant before their senior prom in downtown Atlanta. Between the 2 boys, they probably had just enough for dinner, no dessert.

After their meal, the waiter brought out 2 big plates of dessert. Well, the boys kinda panicked...not knowing if the girls had ordered the desserts behind their backs or not, and knowing that they couldn't afford to pay for them.

Long story short, the waiter told the kids that someone in the restaurant had sent over the dessert and picked up their check! My son was so excited, he called me from the restaurant...thinking his dad and I had done this wonderfully generous act. It was tempting to take the credit, but we didn't.

They have no idea who it was but it made their night! I know, not related, but just a nice prom story!

Hope someone can help.  I work for a small office as a medical records clerk/transcriptionist.  We had our Thanksgiving meal last Thursday, as several people won't be there this week.  We only have a small refrigerator that holds soft drinks for patients and a small microwave.  We tried to have a regular meal--vegetables, meat, breads--with the result that the cold things were not really cold and hot things barely warm.  Cold macaroni and cheese--yuk!  The office manager is already talking about how wonderful it was--can't wait for Christmas, etc!  What dishes could I suggest to steer away from those needing any refrigeration or heating for next time?  I'm thinking Crock-Pot dishes or appetizer-type foods.  Thanks for suggestions!