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Plan the Perfect Family Reunion
Spending time with family is a blessing, but too many of us don’t get to see our families regularly. We may have fallen out of touch with one another, moved across the country or internationally, or struggled to keep up with each other while dealing with life’s many responsibilities. To ensure they visit one another annually, many families have family reunions. Since these events usually happen in the summer, July is National Family Reunion Month!
When families come together for a reunion, they can embrace their heritage, reflect on shared experiences, and reconnect with loved ones. However, these events don’t just happen on their own. Someone has to plan and put the entire event together. When planning your family reunion, the best place to start is to reach out to your extended and immediate family. You should do this about a year in advance to ensure everyone can attend. You don’t want to pick a date that coincides with another big occasion, like a birthday or graduation, so be sure to find a date that works for everyone involved. Once you talk with everyone and choose a date, set a budget and pick a location. This depends on your family’s size and who is willing to pitch in. If you
have a smaller family, you could host the reunion at someone’s home and cater it with a local favorite. If your family is large, you may need to go to a campground or rent a location to accommodate everyone. You may also need to consider a potluck if catering is too expensive or out of the question. Now that you have the vital logistics squared away, it’s time to decide on entertainment. You don’t want everyone to sit in silence! Keep in mind what the family likes to do, whether sports or entertainment events are ongoing, or nearby attractions could make everyone happy. Reunions are a special occasion, so enjoy them to the fullest. Planning the reunion may seem overwhelming, but once you get in a rhythm, it will be smooth sailing for future events!
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INGREDIENTS • 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 1/2 cup basil pesto • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, oil reserved • 2–3 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, divided • 2 cloves garlic, smashed • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • Chili flakes, to taste • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 425 F. 2. Slice chicken down the middle horizontally (not cutting all the way through). 3. Spread pesto inside filleted chicken, then stuff with cheese and tomatoes before closing chicken, covering filling. 4. Place chicken in a large oven-safe skillet. Drizzle with oil. 5. Set the skillet over medium heat; cook 5 minutes. 6. Add 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and season with chili flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat. 7. Bake in oven for 7–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tomatoes burst. 8. Toss remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes with basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. 9. Serve the chicken topped with fresh tomatoes.
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