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How to Throw a Laid Back Dinner Party

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Gourmandize

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Serve "Family Style"

Not only does serving dinner "family style" cut down on time and stress, it also creates a more relaxing atmosphere for your guests. You don't have to plate each course individually, which saves you valuable time, and ensures the food makes it to the table hot. Plus,  it enables your guests to take as much (or as little) of a dish as they want. 

 

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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas

These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
  • 4 Tortillas
  • Cheddar
  • Salt, to taste

METHOD:

  1. Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
  3. Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
  4. Enjoy!