Need help with planning a fun night!!

shamma Posted: Jan 15, 2003 11:51 AM

Need help with planning a fun night!!

Now that we will have our video and album, hubby and I are planning a nice evening for the Bp and if they want to their dates and a couple of other people. I need some ideas for drinks, food and games.

We have Taboo, that's it, I am still on the hunt for Guestures and outburts. If you ladies have any easy drink recipe or easy to make finger foods please post them here. Thanks all

When you post the item, please let me know what are the ingredients that I will need to purchase.

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 15, 2003 11:54 AM

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Haven't tried this yet but plan to soon:
Taco casserole:
Estimated Times
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 35 mins

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 cup water

1/2 cup ORTEGA Taco Sauce - Medium

4 ounces ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles

1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained, divided

1 package ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix

1 package (4.5 oz) ORTEGA® Taco Shells, broken

2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

1/8 cup sliced green onions (optional)

Directions
PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COOK beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned; drain. Stir in water, taco sauce, chiles, 1/4 cup olives and seasoning mix. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

LAYER half of broken taco shells on bottom of greased 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover with half of meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining shells, meat sauce and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining olives, tomatoes and green onions.

Serving Size: 4

Diane Posted: Jan 15, 2003 11:56 AM

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Shamma... I heard the Newlywed game is really good!!!!

shamma Posted: Jan 15, 2003 11:59 AM

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Could you please explain, the game

ddunne23 Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:00 PM

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Not sure if you are the Trivial Pursuit kind of folks, but they have that new addition out with more recent questions.

Suzanne Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:00 PM

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I have the newlywed game.. if its all couples who live together its alot of fun!! also the wedding game is fun to!!!

michele31 Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:00 PM

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I have the Newlywed Game but we haven't played it yet. You have to have couples, not single friends to play. It is just like the old game show when you ask the guys to answer questions then compare the answers with their gals.
You need popcorn, since you will be watching a movie Why not make it a 'movie night' have movie candy like goobers, snowcaps, twizzlers. Nachos (recipe above sounds yummy), stuff like that.

shamma Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:05 PM

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I don't think that game will work, we are the only married couple. Thanks tho'

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:06 PM

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We have the newlywed game too.

ILT1221 Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:07 PM

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I like Michele's idea. I was also going to suggest the new 80's trivial pursuit.

bearsbabe_113 Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:12 PM

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Oh I LOVE playing games!! I think I own every game out there!! But nobody to play with!! Joe will only play Scrabble w/just the two of us, he says all the other games are for more people.

Anyway, Scattergories is another good group game.

shamma Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:40 PM

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Ladies do you have any good easy drink recipes???

Kate Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:41 PM

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CRANIUM is fun! Kind of like pictionary, and Trivial and charades all in one. Even comes with clay for the sculpture questions. (have to make what it says in card, and partner has to guess)

We have the new TRIVIAL PURSUIT and lemme tell ya not so easy ?'s!

Heard FINiSH LINE is good too but haven't tried it.

bearsbabe_113 Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:42 PM

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The Mud Slide mix from TGIF is good! Sorry, I have no recipes! My other fav is pink lemonade and vodka!!!

ddunne23 Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:46 PM

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On the Border margarita mix! You can also buy the bucket mix, add the tequila, and freeze it. I vote for a Mexican Fiesta get together for you. Margaritas, nachos, chips and queso, quesidillas and get a little pinata just for the heck of it!

boosh78201 Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:47 PM

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What about Family Feud or Pyramid board game. Me and DH hubby got them for Christimas and we always play them when we have company

ss2002 Posted: Jan 15, 2003 12:53 PM

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Shamma, this sounds like a FUN party!

I second Cranium. Excellent game!

Why not bring a little bit of your Carib HM into the party and serve rum punch? It's a big hit among our friends.

The traditional recipe calls for 1 part sour (lime juice), 2 parts sweet (simple syrup), 3 parts strong (rum), and 4 parts weak (OJ). Stir together, sprinkle with bitters and nutmeg.

shamma Posted: Jan 15, 2003 01:02 PM

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These are great. Thanks all. SS2002, we got the rum punch on the menu I can't wait

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 15, 2003 01:06 PM

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Pina coladas? Strawberry dacquaris?

shamma Posted: Jan 15, 2003 01:18 PM

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Are all the games that you ladies listed can be found at Toys R US?? what is the average cost of one of these games.

Debbie, hubby and I have travel scrabble we are addicted. Maybe we should get together and play couple scrabble