I'm hosting a book club this Saturday at 9:00am. I'd like to serve a light lunch since we'll end at noon.

Question

I'd like it prepared ahead of time so I don't want anything that get's soggy or will take me away from the group during our time together. There will be about 12 of us. Remember, this isn't a sit down meal, it's a light lunch. Any good idea's????

Answer 1

hi you are hosting a book club then u can make some sandwiches and pastries or u c an order them so enjoy at ur book club bye for now

Answer 2

A shrimp strata, like a regular breakfast strata only with shrimp instead of sausage, party rye bread with butter, a green salad (you can used the bagged ones). Tea/coffee
If you really want a dessert, try meringue cookies.

The strata can be made the night before and kept in the refrigerator until time to cook it. The party rye can come out of its bag at lunchtime and be put in a bread basked. The butter can be put onto the table as you put the other items on. The salad - just open the bag, add dressing, serve.

The cookies should be made the day before and kept in an airtight container.

Answer 3

Hi! I would say finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, or fruit salad and/or some veggies and dip. You can put the fruit on kabob sticks, and serve with some yogourt or whipped cream. Meat and cheese trays are a good idea as well. You can order and pick them up at a grocery store, especially if you are short on time. Hope you enjoy!

Answer 4

A large mixed green salad with grilled chicken and croissants. For dessert try a jello (or Deserta) parfait. Layer jello with cool whip and refrigerate. (you need to soft set the jello first for about an hour or so then put into parfait or wine glasses and layer with the cool whip) You can prepare the salad ahead and toss when ready to serve. Quick, easy, cheap and good for you. Have a selection of salad dressing to choose from.

Answer 5

chicken salad or tuna salad sandwiches. Chips, or veggie tray or cheese and cracker tray , fruit salad.

Southern Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1/4 cup minced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup dry white wine
1 sprig fresh dill weed
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups seedless grapes
1 cup thinly sliced celery
8 leaves red leaf lettuce - rinsed
1/2 cup chopped salted cashews
5 sprigs fresh dill weed, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

TO MAKE DRESSING: Whisk the mayonnaise, green onions, buttermilk, dill and ground black pepper in a small bowl to blend (can be made 1 day ahead). Cover and chill.

TO MAKE SALAD: Arrange the chicken in a heavy, medium size skillet. Add the wine, dill and ground black pepper. Season with salt. If necessary, add water to cover the chicken. Simmer over medium low heat until chicken is just cooked through, turning once (about 11 minutes). Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool.
Cut chicken into 1/2 inch pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add the grapes and the celery and mix in the dressing to thoroughly coat the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to develop the flavors. (Can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead).
Arrange the lettuce leaves on plates, mound on the salad and sprinkle with nuts. Garnish with fresh dill and serve.

Tuna Salad

INGREDIENTS
1 (7 ounce) can white tuna, drained and flaked
6 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/8 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 pinch garlic powder

DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and onion flakes. Season with curry powder, parsley, dill and garlic powder. Mix well and serve with crackers or on a sandwich.

Very Easy Fruit Salad

INGREDIENTS
1 pint strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
1 pound seedless grapes, halved
3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
3 bananas, sliced
1 (21 ounce) can peach pie filling

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, grapes, kiwis, and bananas. Gently mix in peaches. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Answer 6

Hawaiian bread (the circle bowl shape one) Dig out a whole, mix cream cheese and spinach put into whole with the pieces all around on a doilly and silver platter. Simple, fast, and gorgeous!

Answer 7

have a tray out with cheese cubes, thin slices of lunchmeat like ham, spam or any spread... then some veggies and maybe a couple of small cookies with some punch. good luck!