Over
the years we've spent a lot of time in the USA – South Carolina in
particular, where our best friend lives.
On
one occasion we were expecting a houseful of visitors – the big
kids were expecting friends from all over the place – by land and
air and their plans involved copious amounts of alcohol!
My
mission – should I choose to accept – was to feed them before
they left for their evening of fun.
Problem 1
They were all arriving at different times, who knows when, so
whatever I cooked had to be easily completed and wouldn't spoil by
cooking ahead.
Problem 2
I don't know what they eat! We already had a combination of meat
eaters and veggies so stick with the safe bet – chicken and a
veggie option.
Problem 3
Whatever I cook has to be pulled together – fast!
Tarragon Chicken fits the bill. A tray of the chicken fillet
cooked ahead, as per the recipe, not forgetting adding spare fillets
– big kids have big appetites.
My “never fail” standby – a massive tray of roasties –
part cooked along with another giant tray of roasted mixed veggies.
The roasties will be a novelty for my US friends, they tend to serve
mashed potatoes.
When I say massive trays I mean huge – 26”x18” and 21”x15”
(66x46cms and 53x38cms). US ovens are twice the size of ours in the
UK – thank goodness!
The roasties and the veggies can be finished off in the oven
whilst I complete the vat of sauce on the stove, just the cream and
seasoning to add.
I've never seen food vanish so quickly and off they went on their
merry way. Happy hangover guys.
Phew – it's a good job I set aside enough for the old folks left
behind – time for a gin!
I haven't forgotten I mentioned a veggie option – recipe up
next.
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