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Hosting can be a daunting activity, even for those of us who love to do so and absolutely flourish given the opportunity to plan and put together something.

Whether it’s something a little small or a big shindig, I can attest, it’s one of my life’s little guilty pleasures. The mechanics are the same and so my skill set allows for me to execute well for intimate numbers or hundreds of people. One might wonder what it is that is daunting, because you can likely hear my smile though my words as I reflect on eventing. Well, it can be any and everything at the same time, depending on a number of moving parts.

Every Table Talk at ChellzKitchen caters part of the days meal while guests bring a dish to share. A bit of a halfway buffet and potluck in one. I am never sure what to make and at the same time I try switch things up and not make the same dish even though the guests are different and they would equally appreciate the meal. For our past session, I made individual Charcuterie cups and a couscous salad coupled with honey chilli cornflakes chicken tenderloins. Cornflakes make for a great alternative to breadcrumbs in many recipes. Crushed cornflakes give a slightly sweet coating for chicken or fish. The chicken is crispy, crunchy, and utterly delicious, it is also easy to make. It is a sure bet hit with both kids and adults! One of the reasons I included it in today’s menu was because my kids have been asking that I make some for them with bao-buns.

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