On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 18:56:10 -0500, "LadyKat"
> wrote:

>Hello all you food experts

>The requirements are these:
>1. It has to be something that I can throw on the table with VERY little
>immediate prep. Putting it in the crock-pot in the am is no problem, or
>whipping up the last minute items is fine - but this is a QUICK, EASY meal.
>2. No fish -my parents just don't like it - so while I would adore a lovely
>baked salmon and rice dish, they would HATE it ( and I am allergic to
>shellfish - so shrimp is out of the question )
>3. My family prefers a light meal, since we are having a huge meal on
>Christmas day. This is really just a comfy supper that fills our bellies,
>and is a quick and easy prep after church.
>4. My mother HATES soup - and pleasing Mom is VERY important
>


>I'm stumped as to what to serve. Maybe a lasagna and salad?
>kathi

Sounds like the perfect time for a anti-pasta.
served as a buffet, with a crock pot of soup.
Mom need not take the soup.

Set up the table before mass, with the crockpot-o-soup.
Put the cold cuts on plates in the refrige, with the bread.
On return from Mass, setting up the table should take minuets.


Pan Ohco



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