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Some info about our Gourmet Group:  We are 4 couples who enjoy cooking, entertaining, and most of all, each other’s company.

We take turns hosting in our homes.  The hosts decide on the menu (theme) from appetizers to dessert for the evening.  The hosts cook most of the meal, but give at least one course (along with all the recipes) to the other couples to prepare.  We love trying new recipes and ideas.  So most of the time, the recipes are ones we haven’t cooked before, but they don’t have to be.

Another couple hosted our Gourmet Group last weekend.  Their theme for the evening was “Spring Fling”.

Here is a glimpse at their colorful Easter/spring tablescape.

Soft pastel colors used as an accent on the table…

Another view

Wind-up baby chicks were used for name place holders

Lots of colored eggs and Easter candy to munch on…chocolate!

Photo with the candles lit right before we were going to sit down for our salad course, “Outback Steakhouse Wedge”.  As usual for our group, appetizers were served in the kitchen.

I loved the elegant manner they served after dinner drinks…

Our Spring Fling Menu for the Evening

Appetizers:

Asparagus and Potato Flatbread

Classic Deviled Eggs

Veggie Tray with Dip

Salad:

Outback Steakhouse Wedge

Main entrée:

Baked Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda & Bacon*

Roasted Vegetable Medley

Roasted Garlic-Basil Brown Rice

Dessert:

Best Carrot Cake Ever

*Note:  These pork chops are to die for!!  However, if you are trying to watch your weight, this is not the time to make these.

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