The key to successful entertaining is being able to prepare as much in advance as possible, so when your guests arrive, you are relaxed, calm and able to greet them without being trapped in the kitchen. When searching for an interesting main dish for my book club, I thought this recipe from my favorite site for delicious, healthy food (Skinnytaste) would be a perfect choice for a meal to serve twelve, in late November. It fit all my criteria; I could prepare it in advance, it would be easy to pop in the oven and serve and the butternut squash was a great seasonal ingredient.
My book club friends raved about this dish and I have to agree - it was delicious. The butternut squash that topped the lasagna rolls, with the addition of shallots, garlic and parmesan cheese had a wonderful rich flavor. I will be honest - this was a time consuming dish, but very worth the effort for any special occasion. And, you will receive compliments, as I did, for a dish your company will eat with pleasure - one of the joys of entertaining in your home.
Happy Tuesday!
{Linking with these friends}
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boy, do those look good!!
ReplyDeleteYUM, I am going to take a look at that recipe:) Have a blessed day dear Vicki, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious! And, I am all about prepare ahead.
ReplyDeleteOh Vicki that looks and sounds yummy I am your newest follower and you got me with that tasty looking photo! Happy Thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteThanks, this looks really yummy. Its nice and light so I'd team it with a salad for a great lunch.
ReplyDeleteCrikey! You gals are killing me with all these delicious looking recipes! Pinning and pinning some more!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. I'm going to copy this recipe.
ReplyDeleteI make a (non-healthy) version of this and it's always a hit. In fact, after seeing this I might make it for an upcoming casual dinner party. I've been racking my brain trying to figure out what to make.
ReplyDeleteThis does look super yummy Vicki! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Oh wow! That looks so delicious!!
ReplyDeleteI want this for breakfast. Looks wonderful. Found you at Kathy with an E. I am now a permanent hostess of Tasty Tuesdays and would love you to link up this recipe. Here is the link http://bit.ly/1htHZV7
ReplyDeleteLori
These look great.
ReplyDeleteSherry
This sounds delicious. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
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