Hosting a Dinner

Good morning all! Whew, its been a crazy week, so I haven't really been around much this week. I got called yesterday morning to come in and sub and right afterwards ran back home and had an hour before I was out the door to head to my part-time job. Whew! I ended up not going to sleep until past 1am because students in a building over decided to have a party.

I'm leading a Bible Study group this year and on Monday I'm hosting a dinner for my group. It's a group of 7-8 people so I've been spending the last few days thinking of what to make. I have decided to make my grandmothers Shrimp Casserole (without shrimp). It's incredibly good and I've modified it to be even healthier. I'm doing a salad on the side since its a little spicy and a salad compliments it perfectly. I'll probably also do potaotes on the side or another veggie.

Now what I'm trying to decide on is dessert. I have a few ideas in mind and was hoping to get feedback on what you would make. Here's what I'm debating on;

Apple Cake

Harvest Carrot Cake

Something Pumpkin esque

I do want to do something more fall centered for dessert-so I'm also taking suggestions :)

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Tasha T. Sep 24, 2011, 9:07am UTC

I've always been partial to carrot cake, so I vote for the Harvest Carrot Cake for dessert :)

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 9:32am UTC

I'm leaning towards the carrot cake right now too. Oddly never had carrot cake before either!

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Sweet S. Sep 24, 2011, 10:10am UTC

I got a great recipe for 'pumpkin fluff' right here on Gather!! If you need the recipe just type in pumpkin fluff in the search bar, I think it's the 3rd or 4th thing on the list. YUM!!

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 9:56pm UTC

Hm I tried doing a search and it didn't come up

Sweet S. Sep 24, 2011, 10:43pm UTC

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980302571 Here is the link to the recipe!! Enjoy!! I made it for dessert tonight... YUM!

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Nancy S. Sep 24, 2011, 11:45am UTC

They all sound good but carrot cake would be my choice I think.

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 12:25pm UTC

Yeah I'm thinking of doing the carrot cake or pumpkin cookies

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Audrey A. Sep 24, 2011, 11:55am UTC

Can I come over? lol the menu sounds very good and very fall theme.

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 9:57pm UTC

I love fall baking :) I've actually had to change the menu-but now its appetizers :)

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Michael H. Sep 24, 2011, 12:10pm UTC

I would prefer the Harvest Carrot cake

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 9:57pm UTC

That's what I'm going with most likely

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Diane Huizenga Sep 24, 2011, 1:42pm UTC

Have a great dinner party.

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 10:04pm UTC

Thanks =)

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Pamela Marks Sep 24, 2011, 3:58pm UTC

I am actually hosting a Chef Boy are dee House Party tonight.

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 10:04pm UTC

I hope it goes well!

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Heather E. Sep 24, 2011, 4:11pm UTC

I would like to hear about the shrimp casserole. With or without shrimp.

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 10:07pm UTC

It's a really easy recipe;
-1.5 cups of rice
-1 stick of butter
-1 can rotel tomatoes
-1 can cream of onion
-1 can cream of chicken
-1 white onion
-1 bell pepper
shrimp (one bag)-optional.

Preheat oven to 350 melt butter and mix all ingredients and put in a large casserole dish. Bake for 1 hour.

☃ Shannon K. Wendt Sep 25, 2011, 12:31pm UTC

That casserole sounds SO good!

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☃ Shannon K. Wendt Sep 24, 2011, 4:14pm UTC

Oh my gosh, ALL those desserts sound so good. I couldn't begin to decide!

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 10:09pm UTC

You should see my wishlist of desserts to make ;)

☃ Shannon K. Wendt Sep 25, 2011, 12:31pm UTC

Oooh! Like what?

Rebecca P. Oct 2, 2011, 9:08am UTC

Here's my list. I'm always updating it though :)

☃ Shannon K. Wendt Oct 2, 2011, 10:30am UTC

What an absolutely incredible list!

I'll take the curry rice and Thai curry to start ;)

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May Xue Sep 24, 2011, 8:06pm UTC

Mmmm....cakes! Wish I can come!

Rebecca P. Sep 24, 2011, 10:08pm UTC

Oddly I'm really picky about cakes. I've only found one I really like and two I can eat here and there.

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Bernard C. Sep 25, 2011, 6:35pm UTC

What about Blueberry pie and cream :-) am getting hungry thinking about it already :-))

Rebecca P. Sep 25, 2011, 8:55pm UTC

Haha. I did a blueberry coffee cake for church this morning actually.

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Adelaide M. Sep 26, 2011, 9:40pm UTC

Thanks for posting to Point Taken. Have a great night!

I love carrot cake or anything pumpkin.

Rebecca P. Sep 27, 2011, 8:26am UTC

Same-I've started my fall baking and I do love harvest fruits and veggies, especially pumpkin, carrots and apples.

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HEIDI F. Sep 26, 2011, 10:02pm UTC

The apple cake sounds good. What did you end up making?

Rebecca P. Sep 27, 2011, 8:28am UTC

I ended up having to change the menu, so I did a bunch of appetizers. I did fruit salad, carrots, guacemole, polenta cakes, pumpkin cookies, chocolate chip cookie dough dip, nuts and chips

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