Those planning 30th Birthday festivities will be in the position of showing the better side of aging to the guest of honor. Instead of moaning over lost youth all present can celebrate the ground covered and accomplishments made. A sophisticates gathering complete with appetizers, choice of quiche, salad, fruit compote and desert coffees can be just the way to please the newly thirty-something.
These foods form an impressive menu but are very easy to prepare. An appetizer tray can be a simplified version of those served at more formal occasions. Stuffed mushrooms, for example, can be prepared from instant stuffing and grocery store mushrooms. Prepare stuffing to package directions. Brush debris from mushrooms with a grill brush. Stuff and top with shredded cheese of choice. Bake in greased baking dish at 350 degree for 15 minutes.
Fruit compote is made from seasonal fresh fruit and equal parts juice and citrus soda pop. Desert coffee should just be grocery store instant brands served attractively with whipped cream and a pinch of candy sprinkles.
Quiche should be made from purchased pie shells--one for each desired variety. Take the easy way out and buy the frozen quiche fillings and simply follow package directions. Quiche Lorraine, crab quiche, broccoli with chicken quiche are all wonderful choices. With little preparation and reasonable cost the meal is elegant and the host or hostess will reserve enough energy to enjoy dinner. Serve outdoors for a quiet garden party.
Take the simple clean up route by using paper tablecloth, paper plates, plastic flatware all themed for the thirtieth birthday when serving birthday cake. The meal itself can still be served on the ceramic dinnerware and dishes can be easily loaded into the dish washer. After desert the paper party goods can be quickly tossed out and the dishes will be ready to put away. Have a great time! By just adding even one simple food item to the menu will help create
a complete 30th Birthday theme party feeling. |
