Tuesday was Aaron's High School Graduation, and we had a houseful of friends and family here to celebrate. Since John's Fifth Grade Graduation ceremony was that afternoon, my menu could only include things that could be cooked beforehand. It actually turned out very nicely, and I think this may become my "go to" meal for celebrations this time of year. I had several requests for recipes, so here they all are:
Party Pork Chops (I actually used half a boneless pork loin, the kind Kroger puts on sale about every other week, and instead of grilling it put it in the crockpot on low for about 8 hours with the marinade.) on packaged Hawaiian bread rolls.
Watermelon Salad (totally addictive)
Red Velvet Cake, personally prepared by Beverly herself, and without doubt the best cake I've ever tasted. Sadly, Aaron's never going to be satisfied with a bakery red velvet cake for his birthday ever again.
Broccoli Berry Salad, made famous by Louisville's BEHA Catering
3/4 cup mayo
2 Tbsp vinegar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 cups chopped broccoli
1/2 cup white raisins
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup peanuts ( I left these out because we have peanut allergies in the family)
Mix first three ingredients and pour over remaining ingredients. Toss.
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I'm linking this up to The Grocery Cart Challenge Recipe Swap and Colleen's Kitchen Recipe Swap since it's a delicious, easy, frugal menu for a summer party.
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7 comments:
I heard nothing but raves from the Lexington folks that attended. I think we all should be savings this menu.
Aaron will never have to have a bakery Red Velvet Cake as long as I'm living, so say for the next 50 years. What a fabulous job you did Mom.
Hmm...sounds tasty!
I would have made you a cake! :)
Congratulations to Aaron! Such an exciting time.
Sounds like a great party menu! I'm intrigued by the broccoli berry salad and drooling over the red velvet cake!
Thanks for sharing - and congrats to your boys!!
I can't wait to try the watermelon salad! Might have to put it on the July 4th menu.
Everything I tried was DELICIOUS. Sorry I'm not a broccoli fan -- I can't comment on that salad.
What do I have to do to meet Beverly, and get a Red Velvet Cake of my very own?? Have another baby?
Sounds fabulous! I've bookmarked the broccoli and watermelon salads to try. So perfect for summer!
I make a broccoli-cauliflower salad with bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds .. with a sweet mayo dressing. It sounds odd, but is so good.
Have a good weekend!
Sounds like a lovely menu, and that broccoli berry salad recipe looks fantastic!
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