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bella321
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If you a host a casual party, what do you make?
DS's birthday is coming up. Having a small party of about 20 people with toddlers / kids. I'm trying to save money by cooking. What are some easy dishes that everyone likes?
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Posted 3/22/12 1:35 PM  |
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Re: If you a host a casual party, what do you make?
Posted by bella321
DS's birthday is coming up. Having a small party of about 20 people with toddlers / kids. I'm trying to save money by cooking. What are some easy dishes that everyone likes?
Things that might work for BOTH children and adults that have usually been hits at parties I have had and have been to in the past include:
chicken cutlets
mac and cheese
penne pasta with marinara sauce
meatballs (can be with or separate from the penne)
tossed garden salad
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| Posted 3/22/12 1:40 PM |
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Nik09
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Nikole
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Re: If you a host a casual party, what do you make?
Quiche
Stuffed Shells
Meatballs
Pulled Pork or chicken in the crockpot
Veggie tray
cheese with crackers
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| Posted 3/22/12 1:56 PM |
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caps612
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Re: If you a host a casual party, what do you make?
pasta with vodka sauce
taco bar
pulled pork
baked mac n cheese
sausage, peppers and onions
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| Posted 3/22/12 2:08 PM |
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APT910
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Ashley
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Re: If you a host a casual party, what do you make?
Baked Ziti and Chicken Cutlets are both easy crowd pleasers.
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| Posted 3/22/12 2:59 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: If you a host a casual party, what do you make?
My easy go-to is lasagna. I also make a very simple linguini with clam sauce that is a huge hit.
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| Posted 3/22/12 4:07 PM |
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rojerono
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Jeannie
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Re: If you a host a casual party, what do you make?
I'm a fan of cook outs if the weather is nice. I throw on a few burgers and some dogs and make a couple of cold salads. If you want to do appetizers you can have a crudite and some chips and dip. Cake for dessert.
I also agree that pasta - baked ziti, lasagna, stuffed shells or whatever - is an easy, filling meal that generally pleases most people (unless they are avoiding carbs). Served with some bread and a big salad you have a meal.
I have also done a taco/burrito bar in the past. A few trays of seasoned meat - one ground beef and one ground turkey or shredded chicken and then tins with toppings - shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, onion, refried beans, green chilies, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, guacamole, etc.. People can dig in and make their own taco or burrito - it's interactive and delicious. You can do chips and salsa and nacho cheese as an app.
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| Posted 3/23/12 8:02 AM |
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