Sometimes, in the course of everyday family life, this happens… Dear husband mentions in passing, “Oh, I’ve invited the Whittingtons over for dinner tonight. They’ve got some overseas visitors too, but I knew you wouldn’t mind”.
And suddenly, there’s bedlam! Should we have that brisket we’ve been saving? Not enough time for it to thaw. What about that new recipe for Beetroot and Feta Tart, that I wanted to try? Don’t have any beetroot. And dessert; what on earth can I do for dessert? Mrs Whittington has to eat egg and nut-free! A frantic trip to Campus & Co ensues, only to find that the fresh meat offering is limited to chicken, and the beetroot looks rather sad.
And then you remember the last time you were at the Whittington’s for an evening meal. Mrs Whittington seems to be that amazing hostess extraordinaire who appears to effortlessly produce a stunning charcuterie board with something she called coquilles, a lavish meal, and an exotic dessert, all while chatting easily with her guests and simultaneously stirring the gravy! “Why can’t I do that?”, you may well ask, as you frantically scroll through El Gusto recipes for something quick and easy!
Many a despairing housewife has blundered through similar scenarios, emerging from the harrowing experience determined to do better next time.
Needless to say, El Gusto is here with the solution; a splendid and wide-ranging selection of recipes that are Freezer Friendly. These are tried-and-true favourites that can be put together on one of those rare quieter days, and then are available whenever needed.
Need a quick brunch for that busy Saturday? Why not use that Three Cheese Spinach Frittata you froze last week? No one could possibly guess that it was the best way to use up your extra spinach. Have an abundance of pears that need to be used up? Try the Muesli Mountains with Poached Pears, perfect breakfast for that surprise overnight guest. As for the dietary needs of Mrs Whittington, and those with special dietary requirements, there is always the Nut-Free recipe for Chocolate Caramel Slice. However, be warned; you may have trouble keeping it long enough to serve to company! It is even good frozen, when snitched secretively from the depths of the freezer!
Experience the thrill of effortless entertaining, when you can smile easily and simply pull out a Creamy Chive Ring, along with Twice Baked Potatoes.
Thanks to El Gusto, a few ingredients and a couple of quiet hours, we can all be that calm and gracious hostess that has plenty of time to both chat with the guests and stir the gravy!
