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Just joined the group
Hi everyone, I just joined this group! I have been cooking since I was 4...yes, 4! I love to entertain and over the last 6 months have been entertaining and cooking at my friend's new house which has a gourmet kitchen, which is something to aspire to!!! Another friend and I, a chef/caterer, have been talking about becoming personal chefs in my area. I have been creating recipes and reading books and surfing the net for recipes and chaging them to make them appropriate for my use. Let's me say, I have created some delicious things, from Lava Cakes, Lemon Tarts, marinara sauce, crimini ragout, artichoke and olive flatbreads...and that was just yesterday...I even created a healthy banana nut muffin with whole wheat flour and nuts. I am excited for this venture, it is financing my return to Nursing School...it has even led to growing a garden, organically (tho' not Certified) and we are growing anything from leeks to Swiss chard, spaghetting squash and probably 10 types of greens, beets, carrots and peppers. There are even numerous types of tomatoes and multiple varieties of onions. Looking forward to seeing what this group has to offer and love this website!
Floribean dishes
Our food bank is hosting a Jimmy Buffet style party. We had one in 2005 featuring mostly finger foods. One of the most successful dishes was mini cheeseburgers in paradise. We expect around 400 people and this time we want to make the food more of a meal. We know that we will have regualr grilled cheeseburgers but we would love some suggestions for - a chicken dish- a rice dish- a jazzy salad- and a couple of side dishes. We will have lots of margaritas, beer, wine,pop, and iced tea. For dessert we plan several chocolate fountains, key lime bars, and something else, any ideas/ thanks for your help
"What can I bring?"
[edited July-6-2008]
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stevemur