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December has been a hectic month. Ryan and I have been hosting one crab dinner after another. Had crab been available over Thanksgiving weekend, we would have started the crabby festivities at the end of November. Instead of crab, we feasted on a whole lot of rice dishes [mostly by accident].
The celebration that kicked off the craziness of dinner parties was actually my sister’s birthday at the end of November. Thanksgiving festivities tend to fill everyone’s calendars, and it isn’t as easy of a time gathering for a party. This year, her birthday fell over the weekend, and since she didn’t have anything planned, I took it as an opportunity to throw her a last-minute party at the house. Last-minute = I was texting some friends just a few days beforehand!
With such little prep time, there was still a great turnout, and without much planning on our part, it turned into a rice party. In addition to my wild rice dish, there was fried sticky rice and white rice to go along with curry. All tasty and different!
Rice rice, baby!
I decided at the last minute that there had to be some kind of birthday cake, so it was an absolute blessing to have a box of Duncan Hines’ Double Fudge Decadent Brownie Mix sitting around. It’s not a birthday party until you’re sharing a delicious treat with friends. It certainly helps that something so rich and tasty can be whipped together without too much effort.
Within the hour, it was ready and smelling absolutely divine. The occasion was made even sweeter when a friend misread my text and brought candy instead of candles. We topped the brownie with our birthday candies, and it was a little celebration not to be forgotten.
When you’re in a pinch for time, what are some of your go-to quick desserts?
In the last three weeks, we have entertained five separate occasions. I suppose that is one way to keep the house tidy.
Remember to check out Duncan Hines’ website www.duncanhines.com to find some great recipes for your holiday get-together! I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective.
