The other hostess and I coordinated. She would bring muffins and fruit and decorate (thank goodness! I don't decorate.). I said I'd bring something savory, maybe one more baked item, and drinks.
I had BIG plans. I truly did. I envisioned small tarts with egg and meat inside. Pumpkin bread for fall. And homemade cheese straws.
That was the plan anyway. Instead, I was focused on finishing the first draft of my current manuscript and realized I didn't have time to accomplish that the day before our meeting.
What I did turned out successful (if not homemade), so I thought I'd share.
Pillsbury refrigerated rolled crusts. My favorite pie crust that's not homemade. It tastes good enough to be! You just roll it into the pie plate.
No time to make my own quiche. Found this in the freezer section. Thawed it out and poured into my pie crust.
Baked per directions. Then I was in such a rush to get out the door, I forgot to take a photo of the finished product!
Be warned that it takes a while to cool before cutting. My slices, which were narrow, were falling apart! The the quiche sure tasted good. I got lots of compliments on it.
Here's our table.
Here's what's left of the quiche. So I sort of got a photo!
Here's my substitute for homemade cheese straws. Found them in the deli. :) Perfect!
I also bought a loaf of apple bread in the deli that was iced and YUMMY! With the fruit and homemade muffins from my friend, we had a nice spread for everyone.
An easy and quick way to entertain!
You know, instead of the Belle, I think I need to be called The Quick and Simple Cook. :)
So great!!!!! Love me some UMW ladies! Last minute is why I love the Fresh Market across the street.
ReplyDeleteJulie, I would love to have a market across the street! Although, I'd be tempted to never cook again. :)
DeleteYes! We have a wonderful group of UMW ladies! And always working for missions.
Missy, you came through beautifully! And you know what, folks get together for the company, the grace and companionship. No one cares if the food is from the deli or the freezer or the baker's kitchen if it tastes good. They love the company of being with youse! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteRuthy, that's so true. I'll try to remember that when my book club comes over in November when the house is a wreck and I can't find a thing to bake! :)
DeleteWe don't usually have food for our Thursday evening Bible study, but one of the girls brought a package of Ghiradelli chocolates to share (a gift from her new hubby), and another one brought a package of Whoppers (the malted milk balls).
ReplyDeleteBelieve me, they were welcomed as warmly as if someone had brought fresh-baked cookies!
Your quiche looks so good, though. I'll have to peruse my deli and freezer section more!
Jan, the quiche filling was located in the freezer section along with the pastry shells/pie crusts/phyllo.
DeleteWell you're just a little cheater cook like me. Thank you for this. I love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteTina, If I weren't so honest, I would have told everyone thank you when they said how good the quiche was instead of telling them where they could buy the ingredients. LOL
DeleteOoooh, I've never heard of cheese straws. I wonder if they have them up here. They sound yummy. And the quiche looks delish! Love the table presentation too.
ReplyDeleteKav, I haven't made them in years. I think they have cheddar and flour and butter. And a little pepper for a bit of spice. They crispy and tasty!
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