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Lauren82
LIF Adult

Member since 10/06

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Name:
L

Menu help!

We are having my dd's first birthday Saturday. Can you let me know if you think this is enough food?

About 30 adults and 14 kids

Appetizers:
Bean salsa with chips
Zucchini squares (bisquik recipe)
*need another idea or 2

Main dishes:
Pulled pork sliders (12 pound boneless shoulder that I roasted and shredded - made one deep half tray)
Sausage and peppers on Italian bread heroes (big pack of sausage from Costco grilled and sliced with tons of peppers, onions, and sauce - made 2 deep trays)
Hot dog bar - sauerkraut, onions
Fried chicken (ordered a full tray of mixed pieces)

Sides:
Broccoli slaw
Cucumber salad
Green salad with cranberries, carmelized almonds, and Gorgonzola
Baked beans
Bags of potato chips

Do I need potato salad? More of anything else?

Posted 7/24/14 10:57 AM
 
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BaysideForever
LIF Adult

Member since 1/11

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Re: Menu help!

I wouldn't do potato salad but maybe a more traditional coleslaw and mac and cheese. I think with the pork sliders and the fried chicken, those would be popular sides. For appetizers I would do vegetable platters with another type of dip.

Posted 7/24/14 11:08 AM
 

Lauren82
LIF Adult

Member since 10/06

4580 total posts

Name:
L

Re: Menu help!

I don't really want anything mayo based because if the heat...it sort of grosses me out for some reason!

I was thinking of maybe bruschetta as another app...

Posted 7/24/14 11:21 AM
 

APT910
Let It Be

Member since 2/11

5021 total posts

Name:
Ashley

Re: Menu help!

I agree with adding a veggie platter to the appetizers. I'd add one more hot appetizer too - maybe pigs in a blanket?

As for sides..how about a cold pasta salad since you are trying to avoid mayo?

Posted 7/24/14 12:08 PM
 

2boys1girl
and one more girl on the way!

Member since 5/10

2954 total posts

Name:
D

Menu help!

Maybe some more kid friendly alternative sides- Mac and Cheese, Pasta salad with mozzarella etc.

Posted 7/24/14 3:18 PM
 

cj7305
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Member since 8/05

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Re: Menu help!

Def a veggie platter.

Cold spinach dip with sliced bagels or in a bread bowl for app. Always a crowd pleaser.

Also an easy side is pasta salad. I love to do broccoli, oil, garlic and cheese. Great room temp or cold.

Message edited 7/24/2014 7:46:48 PM.

Posted 7/24/14 7:46 PM
 

Lauren82
LIF Adult

Member since 10/06

4580 total posts

Name:
L

Re: Menu help!

I ended up adding spoon bread casserole and an asian pasta salad. Thanks for the suggestions!

Posted 7/25/14 7:57 AM
 
 

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