Too many cooks in the kitchen?

So yesterday it was our turn to host “breakfast” for our Home Group. Our group (consisting of 8 couples at the moment) has breakfast together twice a month, and this weekend it was our turn to have it at our house. Or should I say at our 1 bedroom apartment with seating for 7 if you use the metal folding chair.

Anyhow, it’s always so much fun to plan out and prepare family recipes to share with friends! Kelly would call this “hosting a party.” Any time we have someone over, to him, it’s considered “hosting a party.” He thinks it’s funny that I plan out what I’m going to serve, where I’m going to put the platters of food, and when I should set out the juice. I told him he shouldn't find this interesting as I've been hosting tea parties since I was a little girl. However, our hosting skills were put to the test yesterday as we turned up the heat in the kitchen.

As our favorite recipe of sausage rolls was cooking in the oven, I had French toast duty. Mind you, I've never made French toast before, but how hard can it be to watch it bake? Kelly was making eggs on the stove and I figured he’d check on the Sausage Rolls when the timer went off. I guess I shouldn't assume, because before I knew it I was rushing to save the Sausage Rolls from burning completely! In my absence from the griddle, the French toast began to burn too! I felt like a fire fighter rushing to the scene. Fortunately, there wasn't a lot of damage to clean up. Needless to say, I think I've mastered the social aspect of “hosting a party,” but I think my food timing skills could use a little work. No harm, no foul, right?

I've included the recipe for our Sausage Rolls below! Enjoy!

Sausage Rolls

2 Cans of Crescent Rolls
1 lb. Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage (the hot adds a little flavor, but isn't overbearing)

Roll out and spread one can of the crescent rolls on a foil covered cookie sheet. Make the dough into a rectangular shape, with all sides touching one another. Spread the second can of crescent rolls directly on top of the first layer. Then, evenly spread and mash the sausage into the crescent rolls. Once all the sausage has been used, roll up the end of the rolls to make a "log." If you've had the crescent rolls and sausage out of the fridge for awhile, you can put it into the freezer for about 20 minutes to make it easier to work with.

Slice the roll into pinwheels with a serrated kitchen knife. Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes. Flip the pinwheels over and bake for another 10 minutes. (Check the crescent roll's cooking time to be certain, but the pinwheels should be cooked evenly on both sides.) When ready, crescent rolls should be golden brown and bubbly. Cool and serve with syrup and/or honey.