I agree, it's fun to make/share a favorite treat! This time I may need to push the "easy button," since I may not be returning from Pittsburgh until the day before the swap. My dad has recently decided, or very nearly decided, to move to a senior community, so this will be a very busy trip! The olive pasta with fresh mozzarella is one of my favorite things but also "semi-homemade," since I use the olive tapenade from Wegman's.
Another "easy button" idea that's very tasty is to get some of the rotisserie chicken salad from Sam's or Costco and a couple dozen King's Hawaiian rolls. A DG friend taught me to take out the whole set of rolls, still stuck together, and cut across them horizontally so all 12 tops lift off as a single piece. Then spread the chicken salad (or ham or whatever) over all the rolls, replace the "lid," and only then cut it into individual sandwiches.
Francine, you are second to none with your love of ethnic food and the research and effort you put into getting something just right!
Rick, with the way you've been pushing yourself lately, you may not have time to make Larry's Beans. And that's OK! I know Terri has been preoccupied with her parents lately, so we will also forgive her if she doesn't make deviled eggs. Isn't it funny the way we anticipate certain treats? Donner's dumplings, Robin's brownies...
I just finished dinner and my tummy is growling!
