hana Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) I've over-worked for years, but I'm slowing down now and we have more time to just enjoy being a family. We'll be watching returns and coloring maps on election night, and I want to do something special (but easy) in terms of food. Any family favorites for dinner or finger foods? Edited November 2, 2012 by hana tried to remove the "ly" in the title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 We just do finger food type things in that instance. All the fried evil stuff from a box that is so good and that you don't serve everyday. Thinks like potato skins, pigs in a blanket, cheese sticks, mini quiches, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 My easy go-to family meal is crockpot chili. It's just too easy and it smells really good. I include all the extras like cheese, sour cream, and chips/crackers. I usually do a fruit and veggie tray as well as cheese and crackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 We just do finger food type things in that instance. All the fried evil stuff from a box that is so good and that you don't serve everyday. Thinks like potato skins, pigs in a blanket, cheese sticks, mini quiches, etc etc. :iagree: Ro-tel queso with tortilla chips. Pizza. Cheese and crackers. Hot artichoke dip and crackers. Chili and cornbread. Rotiserrie Chicken (Deli) & quick side dishes (i.e. mac n cheese) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 When we have a special family occasion, one of us will say to the other, "Let's smörg!" The usual staples for our family's smörgåsbord are bacon and/or crescent dough wrapped Little Smokies, salami, an assortment of cheeses (Gouda, Jarlsberg, and dill Havarti especially), olives, tiny dill pickles, Ritz crackers, tangerines, grapes, and sparkling cider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoareyou Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Homemade french bread pizza. Get a $1 loaf of french bread from the grocery, load it up however you like pizza and bake until done. Get as many breads as you need for the party! This is a huge hit if there are kids Cheeseball and crackers Creamcheese (2 blocks) Crushed Pineapple (8oz can drained) Scallions (1/4 cup finely chopped) mix together Sliced Almonds - roll on ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 We do appetizers in this situation. Usually this consists of the aforementioned Ro-Tel/Velveeta dip, chips, homemade salsa, canned crescent rolls with hot dogs, a veggie tray with hummus dip, and tortilla roll-ups. Sometimes we add a terrible-for-you smoked sausage thing, fancy cheese, and crackers. If I'm feeling adventurous, I call my friend and get her imitation crab dip recipe. I give everyone apples or apple juice to clean out their system the next day;):lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hana Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 These are some great ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 We have family movie night once a week. Our favorites for that... nachos baked potato bar pizza & salad a platter of good bread & cheese, salami, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices pulled pork sandwiches & cole slaw fondue (mmmmm...so good and fun!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I"d have a veggie platter with hummus, cheese/crackers, chips/salsa. If you need a main dish kind of dish then do hot dogs or something on the grill if that's an easy option where you live. Or a pot of chili! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Our election night tradition is a crock pot filled with super meaty spaghetti sauce served with lots of bread sticks(fresh soft and fat hard) for dipping. I boil pasta as requested and we feast all night long. Not sure what to do this year. Being in the uk will certainly effect the timing--first returns starting at midnight.:lol: Popcorn???? Probably will let them stay up and watch the map for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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