Thought I'd share a quick & easy dinner with you....just so happens, this is what I'll be serving to the BMB (Bronco Marching Band) on Thursday for their lunch...along with fresh- from- the- tree peaches, rice krispy treats, & bottled water. They have 290 people to feed, but can also very easily be done for a family of four.
Chicken & Pasta Salad for 300
40 lbs. of frozen, cooked chicken ( cubed or strips is best- chicken nuggets don't work so well)
8 - 3 lb. bags of frozen veggies (any kind you prefer)
30 lbs. of macaroni of pasta (dry)
1 gal. salad dressing (miracle whip kind)
1 1/2 gal. italian dressing
Salt & pepper to taste
All ingredients that are frozen should not be thawed ahead of time...that's what makes this fast.
Boil noodles in #5 increments. Place 1/3 of chicken in large pot or pan, and 2 bags of frozen veggies, breaking all apart. Drain noodles, but do not shock. Instead, pour hot noodles over frozen veggies & chicken & mix with large spoon. The hot noodles will thaw the frozen chicken & noodles, and cool down the noodles at the same time. Repeat with rest of veggies, chicken, & noodles & place in 4" hotel of foil pans.
Dressing:
Mix (with a whisk) italian dressing & salad dressing until smooth. split into as many batches as you have pans & pour over each. Mix well, chill, & enjoy. May also add shredded cheese or top with parmesan if desired (for extra protein).
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The End of Summer...
I'm finally home! It's been a long summer, with lots of events. Some things I learned...
1. Check the propane, and all propane accessories. (I'll recount that one later...)
2. Don't be afraid to trust your instincts.
3. When things can go wrong, they generally do...but move on. "It is what it is".
4. It's ok to let others do what they do best....encourage that. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the outcome.
5.Take time for yourself, but not so much as to the detriment of future projects.
6. Realize what you've accomplished, and don't be frustrated if it's not as much as what you originally set out to do.
I could go on....and on....and on....but I'll leave it at this. (For now)
Each of these points has it's own story, and I'll get into each in future blogging endeavors, but for now, the MOST important thing I learned was to appreciate those you love, and NEVER CEASE to tell them how much they mean to you ON A DAILY BASIS!! You never know what tomorrow might bring....
Eat well. Love more. Live to the fullest.
1. Check the propane, and all propane accessories. (I'll recount that one later...)
2. Don't be afraid to trust your instincts.
3. When things can go wrong, they generally do...but move on. "It is what it is".
4. It's ok to let others do what they do best....encourage that. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the outcome.
5.Take time for yourself, but not so much as to the detriment of future projects.
6. Realize what you've accomplished, and don't be frustrated if it's not as much as what you originally set out to do.
I could go on....and on....and on....but I'll leave it at this. (For now)
Each of these points has it's own story, and I'll get into each in future blogging endeavors, but for now, the MOST important thing I learned was to appreciate those you love, and NEVER CEASE to tell them how much they mean to you ON A DAILY BASIS!! You never know what tomorrow might bring....
Eat well. Love more. Live to the fullest.
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