The macaroni salad is one of my recurring regulars. Throw in some crumbled feta cheese, chopped kalamata olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes. Then, I made a greek vinaigrette using lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, a bit of greek seasoning, salt and pepper. Simply cook some couscous according to package directions. Next, I got to work on the Greek Couscous Salad, another simple and delicious side salad. If desired, garnish with marashino cherries. If desired, throw in a cup of shredded coconut. Simply mix a bag of mini marshmallows with a can or two of strained mandarin oranges and a can or two of strained pineapple tidbits. There are no set measurements and it’s almost impossible to mess up. My Aunt Theresa is the queen of ambrosia, so I use her recipe, which couldn’t be simpler. Seriously, it’s hard to disappoint kids with a salad whose main ingredient is marshmallows. Ambrosia is a childhood favorite of mine. Prosciutto and Figs with Gorgonzola Cream on French Baguetteįresh Mozzarella and Roasted Red Tomatoes with Basil Pesto on Ciabatta Roast Beef, Cheddar, and Apple with Horseradish Sauce on Onion Rolls Honey-Roasted Turkey Breast with Lorraine Swiss, Thinly Sliced Pears and Honey-Mustard on Mutligrain Baguette Waldorf Chicken Salad on Pain de Campagne Hopefully there will be a little something to delight everyone’s tastebuds. For this little fiesta, I’ll be serving an assortment of sandwiches and salads. I’ve also got a few party standards, which I make again and again, like the Dinosaur Bar B Que Macaroni Salad. I also like to vary our party menus so that there’s always something new for our guests to enjoy. I think burgers are great for barbecues, but for birthday parties, I like all the food to find its way to the table at the same time. I avoid things like burgers, which need to be cooked in batches during the party and usually result in people standing around waiting for the platter to be refilled. I like dishes served cold or at room temperature or trays of food which can be reheated in the oven, while still maintaining their fresh taste and appearance. In my opinion, a stress-free party is all about planning a menu which can be mostly prepared the day before and requires minimal fuss on the day off.
And with a little bit of thoughtful planning, I find it to be a relatively stress-free and enjoyable experience.
There’s a good possibility that I actually enjoy throwing the party more than the kids enjoy celebrating the party.
Where in the world did two years go? It seems like only yesterday that I was waddling around, anxiously awaiting his birth. Tomorrow afternoon we will celebrate my little one’s second birthday.
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