Simple Birthday Meal?

jayhawk25 · October 2011

I'm looking for meal suggestions for DD's 2nd birthday party this weekend. I'd like something fairly simple and that I'm able to at least partially prepare ahead of time. My sister and BIL are coming from out of state, so I want to be able to spend some time with them instead of in the kitchen.

I had planned to do some hearty soups in the crock pot, but it's supposed to be in the 80's here on Sat., so I've scratched that idea. We're planning on about 12 people, and many of us are vegetarian. All my usuals are seeming blah, and I'm stumped- any great ideas? Thanks!

J&A2008 · October 2011

80s? I'd use the grill or go Mexican and margaritas and a pinata for the kids.

Rebekah1021 · October 2011

I'd do pasta and a salad.

MayorMcCheese000 · October 2011

Homemade macaroni and cheese with salad and bread?

kelly&paul · October 2011

pasta salad

mac and cheese

veggie tray

fruit tray

anything on the grill

cheesy potatoes

AggieCouple · October 2011

Hummus:

https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/01/with-glee-and-ebullience/

with pita bread:

https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/03/pita-bread/

and crudites:

https://www.marthastewart.com/273661/its-crudite-season

Caprese on a toothpicks:

https://terristable.blogspot.com/2010/06/apps-and-im-not-talkin-iphone.html

Spinach dip:

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Warm-Spinach-Parmesan-Dip-101028

I've done all the above (not all at once) and are all fantastic, and can all be prepared the day/night before.

jayhawk25 · October 2011

AggieCouple:
Hummus:
https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/01/with-glee-and-ebullience/
with pita bread:
https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/03/pita-bread/
and crudites:
https://www.marthastewart.com/273661/its-crudite-season
Caprese on a toothpicks:

Thanks for posting this! I saw that idea awhile ago, and had forgotten about it. It will be a perfect way to use up the last of the basil and grape tomatoes from my garden. And I'm thinking I'll either do a pasta dish or just a spread of sides and heavy appetizers, so this will go with either.
Thanks for all the suggestions ladies!
https://terristable.blogspot.com/2010/06/apps-and-im-not-talkin-iphone.html
Spinach dip:
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Warm-Spinach-Parmesan-Dip-101028

I've done all the above (not all at once) and are all fantastic, and can all be prepared the day/night before.

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