Hospitality in a hurry

You can't go wrong with Lindsey's suggestions for simple sides for last minute entertaining. Who doesn't love this combo?

Another complete menu from one of our fabulous cooking friends! Here’s what she has to say about creating a meal for last minute guests:

“This is not so much of a recipe as it is a menu.  It is my absolute favorite go-to on busy days, especially if I think people might be dropping in for dinner.  It is also excellent for an after church meal, and works great for any season.”

Recipes: Roast dinner

From: Lindsey
1. Throw a roast in the crock pot with 4 cloves of minces garlic and some soy sauce.  Turn on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
2. Set the table.
3. Do your makeup, clean the house, carpool, get the oil changed, nurse the baby, water the lawn, feed the dog, run errands…
4. While running errands, stop by the store and pick up a pound of sharp white cheddar, grapes (or whatever fruit is in season), a bottle of Cabernet, and your favorite hearty bread.
5. When you get home, open the wine, slice the cheese, wash the grapes, and throw it all on the table with some salad greens and balsamic vinaigrette (1/4 C olive oil, 1/2 C balsamic vinegar, 1 T lemon pepper, 2 T brown sugar).  We like to serve the meat juices in small ramekins for dipping the meat in.