fairfarmhand Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 What would you feed them? I'm doing a huge pan of layered taco/bean dip stuff. But Im drawing a blank on the rest of it. This is for my daughter's 18th birthday. It's just party food, not supper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Pizzas. Chips & Dip. Sub sandwich platters. Sodas galore. This delicious punch: Plan for a refill on the punch because it WILL run out. Chex mix. M&M's. Jelly Bellys. Maybe a S'mores bar if you trust the group around fire or have a fire pit in the backyard. Edited to fix the link. Edited December 1, 2015 by Katy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 http://www.plainchicken.com/2010/11/mississippi-sin.html - This dip is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Popcorn. Tortilla chips and salsa. Cookies. Cake. Pizza (if you have Costco near you, their huge fresh pizzas are great - you bake at home). To accomodate the health-conscious, maybe some apple slices (dipped in Sprite or orange juice to prevent browning) and/or a small veggie tray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 If you want to add one more easy thing: DS and his crew loved those frozen taquitos they sell at costco. Super easy to throw a tray in the oven and serve with dip or salsa and queso. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 You could do an easy nacho bar. Just lay out chips, meat, beans, cheese and an assortment of toppings: sour cream, olives, salsa, etc. cheap. easy. =) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Big, big cheese and crackers platter. Pickles. Sliders. Pizza bar (maybe on English muffins.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 It's just party food, not supper. As a mom of a teen boy, this makes me giggle. Depending on the teen, an entire entree could be considered an appetizer! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 A big veggie & dip tray and a big meat, cheese & cracker tray. Although pizza cut into 2 inch squares would feed a lot & be easy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Brownies. Summer sausage and Ritz crackers. Chex Mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) As a mom of a teen boy, this makes me giggle. Depending on the teen, an entire entree could be considered an appetizer! sigh. I know. I've just been informed that the guest list has grown to 16...9 of which are boys. and there goes the grocery budget. I'm making a pot of chili and potato soup. (figured I may as well feed them cheap food even if that's more of a meal) I'd considered just pitching meat into the room and running away. (you think a side of beef will fill hold them for 3 hours?) Edited December 1, 2015 by fairfarmhand 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Just one side of beef? They will starve! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Popcorn, chips and salsa, cheese and crackers, fruit tray, veggie tray with dip/hummus. Maybe something savory like meatballs in a crockpot or cocktail hot dogs. Soda. Birthday cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Meatballs in the crock pot. You can go with a tomato sauce or my favorite which is grape jelly & chili sauce. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Large flat of water bottles, more and more the teens i'm around will go through quite a bit of water even when soda is around, especially at a party and especially if there is dancing or any kind of physical games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momee Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Awww. Don't 'dis the young men :) I love feeding teens. Love them around, love to see them eat. Love to know they are safe - cared for - and to see my kids choosing great friends. I hope the event surprises you and instead of feeling ... imposed on...(that's too strong but you hopefully know what I mean) that you instead are delightfully amazed and blessed by it all~ We entertain teens every Sunday over here, I know what you mean about amounts, expense, etc. So hopefully you take what I'm giving as encouragement. I'm so happy for you. Hope it's a blast. I was going to suggest chilli with the fixins, cheese - avocado - sour cream - etc. But you already got that, it is easier, I've found to just make real food than try to fill them with bags of air - bka chips. Edited December 1, 2015 by momee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I have fed a group of teens monthly for about 5 years now. This is what I have learned: Party food or not, they are always hungry and it is always supper. But they don't want plated food, because they are constantly talking, moving, and running around like lunatics. Finger foods go the fastest every time, plated food has leftovers every time. The exceptions are meatballs and cocktail weiners. They don't eat the healthy stuff, no matter what their moms say :laugh:. Veggies are generally ignored, even with dip, and fruit gets eaten if there's chocolate or caramel to dip it in. So my crew would definitely go for the taco dip. Other favorites: pizza (they never get tired of it), taquitos, premade sandwiches, nachos and cheese (I make one batch cheese only and one batch with meat), chicken fingers, hot dogs, pigs in a blanket, chocolate chip cookies, funfetti cookies, brownies, ice cream, muffins, and it's a great night when I put out candy. Cake or cupcakes with frosting go untouched, but it might be different if you do a birthday cake. They drink a horrifying amount of soda. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 we love to do walking tacos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 sigh. I know. (you think a side of beef will fill hold them for 3 hours?) Now you're just thinking of the boys! Girls need sugar, woman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Awww. Don't 'dis the young men :) I love feeding teens. Love them around, love to see them eat. Love to know they are safe - cared for - and to see my kids choosing great friends. I hope the event surprises you and instead of feeling ... imposed on...(that's too strong but you hopefully know what I mean) that you instead are delightfully amazed and blessed by it all~ We entertain teens every Sunday over here, I know what you mean about amounts, expense, etc. So hopefully you take what I'm giving as encouragement. I'm so happy for you. Hope it's a blast. I was going to suggest chilli with the fixins, cheese - avocado - sour cream - etc. But you already got that, it is easier, I've found to just make real food than try to fill them with bags of air - bka chips. Naw! I am looking forward to it. I love these kids. They're great. I get to be in charge of the games. But feeding them does intimidate me, For sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 You can spread the chili out with hot dogs and buns. Chili cheese dogs are filling and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Cheese and crackers. Fruit tray. Assorted sweets -- big cookies, key lime bars, cowboy bars, etc.Or more Christmasy if close to Christmas. Cheese quesadillas cut into quarters (add chicken if you want to kick it up a bit). chicken wings, drummettes Sausages wrapped in biscuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Many kids eat healthier than you'd expect* so I'd add in Crackers and cheese/veggies and dip/hummus/Fruit(like cuties, grapes, strawberries)/pretzels/and chips. *Maybe mine are weird? We always go for the veggies. Edited December 2, 2015 by foxbridgeacademy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Make your own sandwich bar, Taco bar, Sundae bar Candy Bowl Vegetable tray Different types of potato chips Cookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Keep in mind, too, that if, by any chance, you run out of food (unlikely because you are preparing well), they will probably just pool their resources and order some pizza or send someone out for it. I've noticed groups of teens can be very resourceful in this regard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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