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Cooking for a Crowd
We know you’ll enjoy this unique approach to cooking for large groups. You’ll receive complete menu ideas for special events such as brunches, teas, evening dinners, or lunches. We’ll also show how to adapt many of the recipes for a smaller group—such as your family! If you’re in charge of planning the food for your next women’s event, or if you love new recipes for your family, you’ll love receiving this monthly and seasonal e-newsletter.
Breakfasts
Have a Very, Berry Breakfast
Berry French Toast Bake, Berry Sauce
Join Us for Breakfast
Quiche Lorraine, Fresh Fruit Tray, Six Week Bran Muffins, Sticky Buns, Orange Juice, Coffee and Tea
Perfect Breakfast or Brunch
Scones with Cranberries and Hazelnuts, Three Cheese and Mushroom Quiche, Sweet Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea, and Orange Juice
Brunches, Lunches & Teas
Light Summer Lunch
Tomato Orange Soup, Ensalada Bleu with Grilled Chicken, Crusty French Bread, Kentucky Butter Cake
Tea Time
Bleu Cheese on Water Crackers, Cranberry Hazelnut Crème Scones, Quiche Lorraine, Lemon Bars, Coconut Macaroons, Congo Bars
Spring Luncheon
My Favorite Chicken Salad, Strawberries and Grapes, Hawaiian Sweet Bread Rolls, Strawberry Chocolate Tart
Perfect Breakfast or Brunch
Scones with Cranberries and Hazelnuts, Three Cheese and Mushroom Quiche, Sweet Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea, and Orange Juice
A Kick-Off Soup and Salad Luncheon
Curried Mushroom Pumpkin Soup, Chicken Salad Croissants, Potato Chips, Shortbread Hearts with Chocolate
Holiday Brunch
Orange Juice, Apple Puffed Pancakes, Brown Sugar Bacon, Fresh Fruit Platter, Cinnamon Crescents
A Holiday Tea
Cheese Mushroom Fingers, Chicken Salad Puffs, Cranberry Hazelnut Scones, Shortbread Hearts dipped in Chocolate, Lemon Bars, Coconut Macaroons
Time for Lunch
Chicken and Corn Chowder with Thyme, Mom's Spinach Salad, Denise's New Orleans Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Easter Brunch
Orange Juice, Baked Pineapple and Fresh Strawberries, Triple Cheese Soufflé, Grilled Ham Slices, Herbed Roasted Red Potatoes, Six-Week Bran Muffins, Cinnamon Rolls
Fiesta Spring Luncheon
Black Beans, Corn and Tomatoes Vinaigrette, Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, Chips and Salsa, Profiteroles (Cream Puffs) with Chocolate Sauce
A Thanksgiving Luncheon
Curried Mushroom Pumpkin Soup, Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Pecans, Crusty French Rolls, Primitive Apple Pie
Mexican Meals
South of the Border Fiesta
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, Black Beans, Corn and Tomatoes Vinaigrette, Chips and Salsa, Chocolate Mousse Cake
Fiesta Spring Luncheon
Black Beans, Corn and Tomatoes Vinaigrette, Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, Chips and Salsa, Profiteroles (Cream Puffs) with Chocolate Sauce
Pasta Meals
Fettuccini Alfredo
Green Salad with Nuts and Berries, Fettuccini Alfredo, Grilled Chicken Breasts, Sour Dough French Bread (purchased), Cherry Cheese Pie
Pasta and Pumpkin
Christmas Cranberry Wreath Salad, Garlic Bread, Fettuccini with Turkey and Bacon, Pumpkin Crunch Cake
For Pasta Lovers
Orange Almond Salad, Creamy Penne Pasta with Chicken and Bacon, Spinach and Cheese Crostini, Crème Brulee
A Wonderful Make-Ahead Meal
Festive Green Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Olives, Red Onion Rings and Grape Tomatoes; Fontina, Mushroom and Pancetta (Bacon) Lasagna; Garlic Bread (Purchased); Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Sauce
Salads
Salad as a Meal
Caribbean Chicken Salad, Chips and Salsa, Lemon Angel Pie
Special Occasion Meals
Come Ye Thankful People, Come
Chocolate Shortbread Hearts, Lemon Bars, Coconut Macaroons, Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
July 4
Grand Fruit Salad, Mom's Potato Salad, Sweet and Spicy Spareribs, Hawaiian Sweetbread (purchased), Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake
Valentine's Dinner
Salad, Swiss Chicken, Brown Rice, Sugar Snap Peas, Crescent Rolls, Black Forest Cherry Torte
A Great Meal to Start off the New Year
Green Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds, Breast of Chicken with Raspberry Sauce, Mollie’s Potatoes, Chocolate French Silk Pie
Hearty Holiday Menu
Salad of Romaine Spears, Vinaigrette, Biscuits, Roasted Chicken with Herbs, Noodles and Mushrooms, Buttery Whole Green Beans, Red Velvet Christmas Cake
Pasta and Pumpkin
Christmas Cranberry Wreath Salad, Garlic Bread, Fettuccini with Turkey and Bacon, Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Let's Have A Party!
Celery, Gruyère and Apple Slaw; Roast Pork Loin Teriyaki; Rice Pilaf with Tricolored Bells and Pineapple; Brown and Serve Dinner Rolls; Baked Alaska
Summer Dinner for Dad
Romaine, Red Onion and Orange Salad; Steak with Stilton Sauce; Au Gratin Potatoes; Grilled Vegetables; Crusty French Bread; Chilly Chocolate Pecan Pie
It's Christmas!
Baby Greens with Bleu Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, and Red Onion Rings; Your favorite Salad Dressing; Crusty Brown and Serve Rolls; Buttery Cornish Hens; Wild Rice with Cranberries, Golden Raisins, and Pecans; Broccoli Florets; Fantastically Rich Chocolate Pie
Holiday Brunch
Orange Juice, Apple Puffed Pancakes, Brown Sugar Bacon, Fresh Fruit Platter, Cinnamon Crescents
A Holiday Tea
Cheese Mushroom Fingers, Chicken Salad Puffs, Cranberry Hazelnut Scones, Shortbread Hearts dipped in Chocolate, Lemon Bars, Coconut Macaroons
Fourth of July Barbecue
Grilled Tri-Tip, Red Potato Salad, Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola and Bacon Twists, Watermelon Wedges, Garlic Bread, Triple Chocolate Cake
It’s Father’s Day!
Almond Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Prime Rib, Mollie's Beans, Carrot Cake
Happy Mother’s Day!
Oranges, Spiced Walnuts and Cranberry on Greens, Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (purchased), Chicken and Mushrooms in Tarragon Cream, Your choice of Pasta or Sugar Snap Peas, Chocolate Truffle Tart
Easter Brunch
Orange Juice, Baked Pineapple and Fresh Strawberries, Triple Cheese Soufflé, Grilled Ham Slices, Herbed Roasted Red Potatoes, Six-Week Bran Muffins, Cinnamon Rolls
Happy Valentine’s Day
Baby Greens with Warm Goat Cheese, Dinner Rolls, Raspberry Chicken, Wild Rice Blend, Buttered Whole Green Beans Almondine, Black and White Chocolate Tart
A Gala Christmas Party
Bleu Cheese Pinecone with water crackers, Veggie Wreath with your favorite dip, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Apricot and Brie Triangles, Candied Bacon, Cranberry Ginger Ale, Cherry Glazed Cheesecake
A Thanksgiving Luncheon
Curried Mushroom Pumpkin Soup, Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Pecans, Crusty French Rolls, Primitive Apple Pie
Traditional Meals
Summer Gilling
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs, Red Potato Salad, Watermelon Wedges, Green Grapes and Strawberries, Hawaiian Sweet Bread Rolls, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream*
Pecan Breaded Chicken
Caesar Salad, Pecan-Breaded Chicken, Wild and Brown Rice Blend, Asparagus with Orange Marmalade Sauce, Purchased Dinner Rolls, Angel Food Cake with Strawberries and Cream
Feast for a Cold Day
Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola Croutons and Bacon Twists, Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Maple Acorn Squash with Green Peas, Dinner Rolls, Pumpkin Crème Cake
Great Dinner for a Cold Night
Romaine, Red Onion and Orange Salad, French Beef Stew, Parmesan Noodles, French Baguette, Lemon Angel Pie
The Author
Priscilla Taylor
Priscilla Taylor is the director of Women's Ministries for the Northern California/Nevada District of the Assemblies of God. Since 1996 she has been working with the women of 440 churches. A graduate of Bethany College, she recently received a master of arts Degree from Vanguard University. |