Stress free dinner plan for non planners

Plan and prep in advance and enjoy a stress free party.

THE HIGH LEVEL PLAN

3 weeks before party make quick pickling veggies (optional)
1-2 weeks before party buy your party supplies, beverages, spices and protein
1 week before party make your salsas and wash any serving bowls, plates, glasses that you haven’t used in awhile, measure out spice mixes per recipe
Day before party, buy fresh flowers, cilantro, avocados, lemons and limes, and fresh shrimp, decorate and set the table, or your kitchen counter
Day of party enjoy light breakfast, then set up crock pot, start your proteins, an hour so before the party set up the room/table and begin setting out your condiments, and make a cocktail and enjoy

THE RECIPES

THE DETAILED PLAN

3 WEEKS PRIOR

Who is coming?
Confirm Head Count
Purchase Veggies for Pickling:
Broccoli
Green Beans
Garlic
Red Onion
Small Red Potatoes
Red Wine Vinegar
Make Pickled Veggies
Decide if you will use your dishes or will buy paper products
Check your pantry and see what existing spices you have and determine what you will need to buy
Buy a sharpie and tape (painters tape trim 1inch is good)
I also recommend mise en place containers. They come in 1 cup, 1pint and 1 quart sizes and are great for planning meals.

2 WEEKS PRIOR

Buy your proteins and freeze

2 pounds of chicken thighs
4-5 pounds of pork shoulder- butt (Boston butt)
2 pounds of shrimp (optional you can buy this the day before party if you are good on time)

SPICES

Prep your spice mixes, measure out and store till needed

Buy Salsa Ingredients:

1 can 16 oz canned whole tomatoes and
Small can of chipotle
12 oz small/single orange juice
Corn and Flour Tortillas
Corn Chips for the Salsa
Beer, Wine and Spirits (Tequila or Mezcal)
Make your salsas and label with tape, date and name of salsa. You can do this 1 week in advance or a few days before.

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