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Food Ideas for Party

Original post by StepherG

My DH and I are planning a large party in April. We are having trouble seeing all of our friends, so we decided to have a bash before I get too uncomfortable to entertain.

Well, he invited his entire branch (he works at a bank) and we invited all our friends...we are figuring approx. 30-50 people.

What should I serve for food? It's going to be an evening party on a Saturday night. I also dont want to stress myself out making a ton of food either...I think I'll buy most of it. Here's what I have so far...

3 Foot Hero with Pasta/Potato Salad
Antipasto Platter
Vegetable Platter
Shrimp Cocktail Platter
Deviled Eggs
Chips/Dip
Spinach Dip


What do you think? Is this too casual? Should I have more elegant choices since co-workers may come?

Any opinions are appreciated!
StepherG Posted:

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Posted by jms100303

I am throwing a surprise bday party for my husband on Saturday night. I am expecting about 50 and wanted to keep it laid-back (like my DH). This is the menu:

Cold Taco Salad (sooo yummy)
Baked Macaroni & Cheese
4 foot hero: American style
4 foot here: Chicken cutlet with melted mozzarella and bacon
Buffolo wings
Swedish meatballs
Rigatoni with grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, and spinach in a garlic broth
Stuffed flanked steak
Sushi

When everyone comes I will have peanuts, chips, & dips on the table. It is a total smorgasborg of food, but I think there will be something for everyone.




That sounds great!! I cant eat Sushi right now..but my guests can! I think I'll buy that too!!!
Blu-ize Posted:

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Posted by shorty the pumpkin

lol - apparently 'm o l e' is a bad word around here...


I'd make a tray of baked ziti. It's always a crowd favorite, and VERY easy to make.



That's what I call guacamole.....****! M O L E...or Moley...go ahead Ron, make my day...i'll moley you!
heidla Posted:

Re: Food Ideas for Party

We did a party not long ago. Here is what we made. Maybe it will help.

Brisket with root veggies and potato cakes
fried artichokes
broccoli/cheese casserole
stuffed mushrooms
crabstuffed cucumbers
blackbean and corn salsa
spinach dip
chile con queso
mini quiches
cheese platter
greenbean pate (sounds funny, but is awesome)
crudite
sausage cheese balls
boursin cheese, proscuitto(sp?) and asparagus wrapped in pyhllo dough
and a couple of chocolate nemiseses


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