Parent's 40th Wedding Anniversary Party


 

Luke P

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My parents celebrated 40 years of marriage November 10th. My brothers and sisters and spouses all decided to throw them a surprise party, and my wife volunteered to host. Didn't get to grill as much as I'd like, but my wife is an amazing organizer and put together a menu of appetizers that wouldn't require plates or too much sitting room for a formal meal. We had about 40 people in our house to celebrate my parents, their example of what a marriage should be. They have 7 children, 14 grandchildren, and despite the normal strains of marriage and life...they've managed to set an amazing example for us "kids" and are still very much in love.

Bacon wrapped potatoes. Slightly boiled then baked the potatoes once they're wrapped. 15 minutes...flip. 20 more minutes. Crispy and delicious.
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Terryaki Chicken bites. Marinated in terryaki sauce for 24 hours. Cooked on the gasser. Glazed with warm terryaki sauce and diced.
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Love this last pic. Came out juicy on the inside with lots of crispy ends on the outside.

Here's a bunch of uncooked appetizers. Definitely have plans for trying the asparagus on the grill.
Proscutto wrapped asparagus.
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Caprese bites. Cherry tomato, mozzarella cheese, little piece of basil and drizzled with balsamic vinagrette.
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Antipasto skewers. Olives, pepperoni, salami, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and tortellini.
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"Chicken" endives. Made with left over thanksgiving turkey, peanut sauce and some other deliciousness.
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WOW, your wife and everyone did a great job! That's a lot of work but know it was worth it to your parents.

Great Gift!!
 
That is a great story Luke, congrats to you Parents, got me and the CEO beat by seven years. You an your Family did them proud, well done
 
Wow talk about some fantastic appetizers!!!! I'm bookmarking this thread for sure, some great ideas here! A big Congratulations to your Parents too for 40 years of Wedded bliss!!!
 

 

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