Moxie Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Give me your best ideas, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Give me your best ideas, please. Chili gets better with age. You can make corn muffins to go with it and freeze them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 The Duggar's tater tot casserole. It's yummy :) http://www.duggarfamily.com/content/duggar_recipes/30458/duggar_s_tater_tot_casserole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Casual: Grill hamburgers Other: Lasagna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Give me your best ideas, please. Any casserole- lasagne, mac & cheese, ckn-n-rice. Anything in a crock pot- chili, stew, roast, ckn & veggies, pulled pork. Serve a salad and rolls with the meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 At home or do you have to transport it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Buffalo chicken dip -- spread cream cheese in a pan. In a bowl, mix together cooked shredded chicken and hot sauce; spread over cream cheese. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake at 350* until the cheddar is melted and slightly bubbly; serve with tortilla chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Spaghetti! If possible, use your crockpot. Cook everything up, including the noodles and put everything in the crockpot. Just monitor it for drying out. Serve a giant green salad on the side. Sloppy Joes!! Again, cook the meat, and throw everything in the crockpot. It takes about 4 hours to complete. Serve with buns and a salad. Brownies make a nice simple dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Italian beef served with really good rolls. Salad or veggie tray that could include gourmet pickles and olives. Fruit salad. Dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 giant elegant salad with protein on it (like chicken) + homemade bread + dessert of choice soup served in bread bowls bbq brisquet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Chopped turkey/chicken in gravy served on sandwiches Meatball subs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Crockpot bbq chicken http://allrecipes.com/recipe/zesty-slow-cooker-chicken-barbecue/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=crockpot%20bbq%20chicken&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page Broccoli Salad http://www.pauladeen.com/index.php/recipes/view2/broccoli_salad/ (I cut may/sugar in half, really too much unless you're using 2 heads of broccoli which I do for larger groups) Made this for church workers helping with the tornadoes...fill in with some chocolate chip cookies or ice cream..easy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 What is the occasion? For something casual I would be thinking chili feed or lasagne. Or potato pancakes with all the various topping choices- sour cream, BBQ sauce, salsas etc. For something more formal, I would be thinking a ham or roast with easy make ahead sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks, ladies! This is a very casual birthday party for two of my kids. Still thinking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks, ladies! This is a very casual birthday party for two of my kids. Still thinking... Taco bar Chili Pulled pork on rolls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Lasagna, garlic bread, tossed salad (buy the bagged type). A pan of lasagna feeds a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkermamaof4 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 My husband and I love this Southern Living recipe for Company Beef Stew served in Mashed Potato Bowls. It got rave reviews the last time I made it for a crowd. You can freeze the bowls in advance and the stew too. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/company-beef-stew-10000000599255/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkermamaof4 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Oh, I just saw casual -- do you have a theme? We did one last year where we all ate out of pie tins and tin cans. We had bbq, tater tots, baked beans in the cans... that I had in the crock pot. Made the bbq in advance. I make 2 pork butts at the same time and freeze the leftovers. We love this recipe: INDOOR PULLED PORK WITH SWEET AND TANGY BARBECUE SAUCE Course: Main Course Source: Cooks Illustrated Published January 1, 2010. From Cook's Illustrated. SERVES 6 TO 8 Sweet paprika may be substituted for smoked paprika. Covering the pork with parchment and then foil prevents the acidic mustard from eating holes in the foil. Serve the pork on hamburger rolls with pickle chips and thinly sliced onion. Lexington Vinegar Barbecue Sauce or South Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce (see related recipes) can be substituted for the Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce. Alternatively, use 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce thinned with ½ cup of the defatted pork cooking liquid in step 5. The shredded and sauced pork can be cooled, tightly covered, and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat it gently before serving. Ingredients Pork 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons table salt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons liquid smoke 1 boneless pork butt (about 5 pounds), cut in half horizontally (see step by step below) 1/4 cup yellow mustard 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (see note) 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup light or mild molasses 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions | Numbered... 1. FOR THE PORK: Dissolve 1 cup salt, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons liquid smoke in 4 quarts cold water in large container. Submerge pork in brine, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours. 2. While pork brines, combine mustard and remaining 2 teaspoons liquid smoke in small bowl; set aside. Combine black pepper, paprika, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and cayenne in second small bowl; set aside. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. 3. Remove pork from brine and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Rub mustard mixture over entire surface of each piece of pork. Sprinkle entire surface of each piece with spice mixture. Place pork on wire rack set inside foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Place piece of parchment paper over pork, then cover with sheet of aluminum foil, sealing edges to prevent moisture from escaping. Roast pork for 3 hours. 4. Remove pork from oven; remove and discard foil and parchment. Carefully pour off liquid in bottom of baking sheet into fat separator and reserve for sauce. Return pork to oven and cook, uncovered, until well browned, tender, and internal temperature registers 200 degrees on instant-read thermometer, about 1½ hours. Transfer pork to serving dish, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes. 5. FOR THE SAUCE: While pork rests, pour 1/2 cup of defatted cooking liquid from fat separator into medium bowl; whisk in sauce ingredients. 6. TO SERVE: Using 2 forks, shred pork into bite-sized pieces. Toss with 1 cup sauce and season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately. TECHNIQUE CUTTING PORK BUTT IN HALF Halving the pork increases its surface area, which creates more flavorful bark. Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, press one hand flat against the top of the pork butt while cutting horizontally. STEP-BY-STEP ADDING SMOKE FLAVOR (WITHOUT A FIRE) 1. SOAK IN SMOKE Adding liquid smoke to brine draws smoky flavor deep into meat. 2. RUB WITH SMOKE Rubbing pork with more liquid smoke gives bark pronounced smoky flavor. 3. SPICE IT UP Adding smoked paprika to dry rub brings additional smokiness and helps bark develop its color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkermamaof4 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 if you do that, you need apple pies ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks, ladies! This is a very casual birthday party for two of my kids. Still thinking... Crockpot Mac and cheese? Mini Pizzas? Thinking kid friendly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 My go-to do-ahead for a crowd recipe was always a big ham, mac & cheese or scalloped potatoes, some veggie and a salad. The starch, veg and salad can all be done ahead of time. Day of party, simply put the ham in the oven to heat and dress the salad when it's time to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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