Friday, March 30, 2012

Hosting A Healthy Luncheon


My Bible Study group comes over here for a luncheon every several months.  I live only a half mile from the church and they all love my food.  I love having them also.  I like to feed people healthy.  Usually when they taste how good healthy food can be, they want to start fixing it for themselves.

I thought I would show you what I fix for my luncheons.  I had 15 women at this last one.  It is easy to feed big groups if you know what to fix and how to prepare it.

They always request my salad so I just make a big one and have some toppings for it.  Today I had parmesan cheese, sunflower seeds, and my homemade salad dressing.  I love to have tomatoes and avocadoes.  I also roasted several chickens to put on top of the salad or eat it separately.


I always have some of my homemade bread with some butter to go with it.  I made a big pot of  quinoa and vegetable soup the day before to serve also.  I just use coffee cups to serve the soup in.


Afterwards, the women usually want my recipes and want to start eating better.  It is a good way to start them on a journey towards better health.  We have a good time talking and getting to know each other better.  There is something very special about eating a meal together in a home.

Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.
I Peter 4:9

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That all looks DELICIOUS! Do you have a secret to roasting a "perfect" chicken? I'm still somewhat of an amateur and mine tend not to cook evenly :)
1 reply · active 678 weeks ago
This is my recipe for roasted chicken and it turns out PERFECT every time. The longer you let it sit on the counter covered, the more tender it becomes.
http://lorialexander.blogspot.com/2011/03/roasted...
It looks so yummy Lori! Oh how I wish I still lived down there. Try and get down there every chance I get. I could sure use some help with my eating habits as well!
1 reply · active 678 weeks ago
Let me know next time you are in the area and I'll have you over for some salad, chicken, and bread. I always have some on hand!
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Sheila Payne · 678 weeks ago

Yum !! Wish I could come. I like to bake bread too. So many people are glutten free now that I am wondering if I should search out a glutten free bread recipe. If you have one, pass it to me. I would love to give it a try.
It all looks SO yummy! Can I come for lunch? lol! :)
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Alisa Wright · 678 weeks ago

My dear Sister-You are an amazing cook! I love that you are sharing your delicious recipes! Keep it up! I love you!-oxo
I really like your 'introduction' on your profile. You have a wonderful blog full of such good topics. I believe the gift of hospitality is a vital one .. and you seem to have the gift :) Your luncheon meal has a lot of thought and love put into it. Many will quietly observe your ways and be led by God to incorporate the same in their lives .. perhaps without even realizing it.
Wish we lived closer! :)
This all looks delicious!
Fresh roasted chicken is always a good dinner! You're a conscientious hostess to serve your guests healthy food. Visiting from Susan's party. ~ Sue
Wow! Your salad looks so yummy (not to mention healthy) and that quinoa and vegetable soup sounds amazing...a great dish for vegetarians like me!
Wonderful and healthy looking lunch! I'd love to be a guest at your table.
What a beautiful lunch! That soup really looks yummy!

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