One of the things that helps me be ready at a moments notice to receive friends and visitors into our home is having a Repertoire of Recipes.

 

When I got married I set myself a few goals.  One of these goals was to get a list of recipes that I was very familiar with, that gave variety but were simple to prepare.  The idea was that when children arrived we would be able to continue to eat interesting meals and continue to invite people over, even if time was short.

 

The outcome of all this is that I have my favourite recipes that I can shop for and cook quickly without much notice or pre-thought.  These recipes make up my Repertoire of Recipes.

 

I have noticed over the years that this repertoire has changed as my life circumstances have changed.

 

This is my current list….

Vegie platter with dip – I cut up any vegies or salad goods I have in the fridge, make one or two dips (philly cheese/sour cream with flavoured tuna or French onion soup mix are my two favourites)  Sometimes I serve crusty bread too.

 

Hamburgers – I mix up the meat mix, and then while my husband cooks that on the BBQ I chop up salad to have with the bread rolls.

 

Chicken salad – there are many chicken salad recipes – buy a cooked chook, shred it and mix it with the other ingredients and serve with cruncy bread.

 

Bread Roll platters – fill up a platter or two with all the salad goods you have in your fridge,  I often buy a cooked chook though the platter looks just great without meat at all,  bread rolls, and everyone makes their own.  Don’t forget the mayonnaise (which I always do till my husband asks for it!!)

 

Pasta with tossed vegies.  (This is cooked pasta, bottled sauce or tomato can soup, and any chopped vegies I have in the fridge, plus canned kidney beans and corn)  serve with a toss salad and crunch bread

 

Vegie Egg Bake (The kind you mix all the vegies, eggs, flour and cheese together – bake it and it is delicious!)  I like to have one of these in the freezer – but this is only useful if you have the time to defrost before you need a meal!

 

If I have time to cook –

Chicken drumsticks, rolled in flour, egg and stuffing crumbs.  Baked.  Served with Jacket potatoes, salad and crunchy bread

 

Salmon quiche – salad and a bread roll

 

Spaghetti Bolognaise is always a success with adults and kids alike!

 

For Desserts …

I love doing canned/bottled cherries – juice and all, thickened with cornflower and flavoured with a huge dollop of chocolate topping.  Heat this up – stirring gently and serve with ice-cream.

 

Fresh fruit platter

 

Chopped up block of chocolate (I have found that people don't really care if they have a full-on dessert or not – but finishing the meal with a little chocolate feels special!)

 

 

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