What to serve?

Army~Wife · November 2011

I am sure that this has been posted about a million times but I wasn't paying attention. Sorry! Embarrassed

What are/did you serve to eat at LO's bday party? We served baked Ziti, salad and garlic bread for her 1st. Will only have about 10-12 people so cooking for them is what we will do but I don't want to get too crazy with it. What did/will you do? Her party will be on a Sunday at 1:00, in our home.

I love discussing food, so let's see what you girls are thinking about. Thanks!

KoalaBear103 · November 2011

We had pulled pork & pulled buffalo chicken on rolls and chili (vegetarian) along with chips and dip, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, cupcakes, pumpkin bread pudding, and pumpkin cookies.

I think that was all we had. We had about 15 there, including the birthday boy and my nephew and niece (both under 3)-so they didn't eat much)

jlthompson19 · November 2011

We did a hot dog bar. Hot dogs, buns, and tons of sides. Then I made fruit kabobs, potato salad and some other sides I'm forgetting. But, this was all in June, so time of year may make a difference. In November I may do a chili type thing with lots of different toppings for people to add.

KoalaBear103 · November 2011

jlthompson19:
We did a hot dog bar. Hot dogs, buns, and tons of sides. Then I made fruit kabobs, potato salad and some other sides I'm forgetting. But, this was all in June, so time of year may make a difference. In November I may do a chili type thing with lots of different toppings for people to add.

Thats SO cute. We want to do a Mickey Mouse theme next year so I might steal your hot dog bar idea!

delg23 · November 2011

baked ziti sounds delicious. I'd be really stoked to eat that at a party. I'd probably do something easy like finger sandwiches though. But I am lazy. You could do sliders. I don't know why but I'm thinking little foods. heheh

At my son's first we did burgers and hot dogs & sides, but it was summer and outside.

jlthompson19 · November 2011

JKat876:
jlthompson19:
We did a hot dog bar. Hot dogs, buns, and tons of sides. Then I made fruit kabobs, potato salad and some other sides I'm forgetting. But, this was all in June, so time of year may make a difference. In November I may do a chili type thing with lots of different toppings for people to add.
Thats SO cute. We want to do a Mickey Mouse theme next year so I might steal your hot dog bar idea!

Thanks, it was a big hit! We did chili, ketchup, mustard, salsa, onions, sour cream, cheese, guacomole, diced tomatoes and relish.

Army~Wife · November 2011

jlthompson19:
We did a hot dog bar. Hot dogs, buns, and tons of sides. Then I made fruit kabobs, potato salad and some other sides I'm forgetting. But, this was all in June, so time of year may make a difference. In November I may do a chili type thing with lots of different toppings for people to add.

I would love to do this along with the sliders PP suggested but we don't have a grill. To me, if you're going to have those things they pretty much need to be grilled....unless I'm missing something....

I like the idea of Chile. That's pretty neat! Her bday is in Dec so cold weather food is something to gear towards.

Army~Wife · November 2011

delg23:

baked ziti sounds delicious. I'd be really stoked to eat that at a party. I'd probably do something easy like finger sandwiches though. But I am lazy. You could do sliders. I don't know why but I'm thinking little foods. heheh

At my son's first we did burgers and hot dogs & sides, but it was summer and outside.

It was super easy and we were able to make a huge dish of it rather inexpensively.

I though about finger sandwiches but DH wasn't too thrilled with that. This bday will be cupcake themed so any ideas for food to go with that theme...other than the cupcakes themselves....would be neat to incorporate.

Army~Wife · November 2011

PB1980:
For about 15-20 people, we had Asian chicken meatballs, chicken satay, some cold bean salad, and rice salad. And cupcakes. Everything was yummy!

That sounds really good! Not sure how to do any of it though. lol!

Army~Wife · November 2011

JKat876:

We had pulled pork & pulled buffalo chicken on rolls and chili (vegetarian) along with chips and dip, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, cupcakes, pumpkin bread pudding, and pumpkin cookies.

I think that was all we had. We had about 15 there, including the birthday boy and my nephew and niece (both under 3)-so they didn't eat much)

This might be a winner! Can't you do pulled pork in the crockpot? How did you do yours?

KoalaBear103 · November 2011

Army~Wife:
JKat876:

We had pulled pork & pulled buffalo chicken on rolls and chili (vegetarian) along with chips and dip, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, cupcakes, pumpkin bread pudding, and pumpkin cookies.

I think that was all we had. We had about 15 there, including the birthday boy and my nephew and niece (both under 3)-so they didn't eat much)

This might be a winner! Can't you do pulled pork in the crockpot? How did you do yours?

I only know how to cook using a crock pot!

I rough chop 1 onion and peel 1 bulb of garlic and put them at the bottom of the crock, then add just a little bit of water, then put the roast on top of the onions/garlic and cook for 8 hours (longer if I'm making a big roast).

Then I take the onions and garlic, discard them, place the roast back in and shred it and add bbq sauce (I usually use a sweet chipotle but I've done it with all kinds of sauces). It's the easiest recipe I have (and the most requested)

Army~Wife · November 2011

JKat876:
Army~Wife:
JKat876:

We had pulled pork & pulled buffalo chicken on rolls and chili (vegetarian) along with chips and dip, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, cupcakes, pumpkin bread pudding, and pumpkin cookies.

I think that was all we had. We had about 15 there, including the birthday boy and my nephew and niece (both under 3)-so they didn't eat much)

This might be a winner! Can't you do pulled pork in the crockpot? How did you do yours?

I only know how to cook using a crock pot!
I rough chop 1 onion and peel 1 bulb of garlic and put them at the bottom of the crock, then add just a little bit of water, then put the roast on top of the onions/garlic and cook for 8 hours (longer if I'm making a big roast).

Then I take the onions and garlic, discard them, place the roast back in and shred it and add bbq sauce (I usually use a sweet chipotle but I've done it with all kinds of sauces). It's the easiest recipe I have (and the most requested)

You are awesome! What size roast would you do for 10-12 people? Once you add the BBQ sauce do you continue to cook for a little bit or is it done at that point?

Do you also make your chili in a crockpot?

KoalaBear103 · November 2011

Army~Wife:
You are awesome! What size roast would you do for 10-12 people? Once you add the BBQ sauce do you continue to cook for a little bit or is it done at that point?

Do you also make your chili in a crockpot?

I literally make everything in my crock pot!

Chili is so good in there-I love how it smells (in fact I'm making some this weekend!)

I used a 5 1/3 pound roast, but DH's family eats a lot of meat, and I knew my dad would have his fair share (since he has to be vegetarian at home with my mom). If it's going to be the only main dish you serve, I'd make a big one-you can always keep the left overs.

I do usually let the pork cook an additional 15-30 minutes after I add the sauce, but I don't really think you need to. Just something I've always done.

Army~Wife · November 2011

JKat876:
Army~Wife:
You are awesome! What size roast would you do for 10-12 people? Once you add the BBQ sauce do you continue to cook for a little bit or is it done at that point?

Do you also make your chili in a crockpot?
I literally make everything in my crock pot! Chili is so good in there-I love how it smells (in fact I'm making some this weekend!)
I used a 5 1/3 pound roast, but DH's family eats a lot of meat, and I knew my dad would have his fair share (since he has to be vegetarian at home with my mom). If it's going to be the only main dish you serve, I'd make a big one-you can always keep the left overs.
I do usually let the pork cook an additional 15-30 minutes after I add the sauce, but I don't really think you need to. Just something I've always done.

I can't wait to try this! If you're open to sharing your chili recipe I'd love to have some insight on that too. Please!

Crockpot cooking is something I'd love to do but it intimidates me for some reason.

celiabwatson · November 2011

Cupcake theme idea - Meatloaf "cupcakes". Make your favorite meatloaf recipe, put it in a muffin tin and top with mashed potatoes. You can even decorate the top with veggies or ketchup to make them look even more like cupcakes. My friend also likes to line the muffin tin with bacon strips so you have bacon wrapped meatloaf.

amy5162 · November 2011

I'm still coming up with things but right now I will be making stuffed crescent rolls with broccoli, chicken, cheese. I will have Swedish meatballs in the crockpot I was thinking of making buffalo chicken dip to serve with chips and veggies. Then cupcakes. Ours is at 3pm on a sunday so it's going to be heavy apps.

Army~Wife · November 2011

celiabwatson:
Cupcake theme idea - Meatloaf "cupcakes". Make your favorite meatloaf recipe, put it in a muffin tin and top with mashed potatoes. You can even decorate the top with veggies or ketchup to make them look even more like cupcakes. My friend also likes to line the muffin tin with bacon strips so you have bacon wrapped meatloaf.

I think I you! Love this idea too!

ETA: My phone didn't do what I planned.

Army~Wife · November 2011

mooshagirl:
For DD's 1st birthday, we got a couple of sandwich platters from Costco and served them with a cranberry walnut green salad, fruit platter, pasta salad and chips. I also made a big pan of mac & cheese for the kids. I made big butterfly (that was the theme) frosted sugar cookies and we had cake and ice cream as well for dessert.

This is what I wanted to do this year. DH is wanting me to rethink it.

KoalaBear103 · November 2011

Army~Wife:
JKat876:
Army~Wife:
You are awesome! What size roast would you do for 10-12 people? Once you add the BBQ sauce do you continue to cook for a little bit or is it done at that point?

Do you also make your chili in a crockpot?
I literally make everything in my crock pot! Chili is so good in there-I love how it smells (in fact I'm making some this weekend!)
I used a 5 1/3 pound roast, but DH's family eats a lot of meat, and I knew my dad would have his fair share (since he has to be vegetarian at home with my mom). If it's going to be the only main dish you serve, I'd make a big one-you can always keep the left overs.
I do usually let the pork cook an additional 15-30 minutes after I add the sauce, but I don't really think you need to. Just something I've always done.
I can't wait to try this! If you're open to sharing your chili recipe I'd love to have some insight on that too. Please! Crockpot cooking is something I'd love to do but it intimidates me for some reason.

crock pot cooking is my favorite! I have tons of recipes if you're interested I can get some together for you! My chili is just meat (I use vegetarian crumbles when I'm making it for me to eat), beans-I use different ones on different days, a can of chili magic chili starter, and tomatoes (sometimes chunks, sometimes sauce. It all depends). Very simple but it's so good!

andiandlou · November 2011

for a December birthday, I think of soups.....so maybe a nice potato soup with a bunch of sides/toppings for people to choose from, some warm crusty bread. you can also do a vegetable soup of some sort

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