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The Bubbo > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > Okay, I thought I'd see if anyone was interested in disussing party
> > foods. Foods to feed a large crowd that are simple, quick and, most
> > important, inexpensive.
> >
> > Baked potato or yam fries
> > Popcorn
> > Buffalo wings
> > Spagetti
> > Pasta salad
> >
> > just to start.......
>
> Are the guests sitting at a table or not? If the guests are not at a table I
> never serve any food that requires more than one utensil, so only finger or
> fork food, and nothing that needs to be cut to eat unless you can cut it
> easily with a foork, like cake.
>
> How large a crowd are you thinking about. I just did a party with about 40
> guests and chicken wings would have been prohibitive to produce in mass
> quantities like that, I'd have to do them in batches, and there would never be
> enough wings out at any given time.
>
> Stuffed crescent rolls and bruschetta were my lifesavers. Super easy to make
> and I could production line them. I had 3 variations for each, so it looked
> like a lot more variety than there was. Veggie sushi was also a hit, super
> easy, incredibly cheap (if you have the basics on hand, which I always do).

Now there is a novel idea! :-)
I've not made sushi rolls in ages...
I do have Nori and a mat, but I'd have to get the sticky rice.....

>
> at a separate table I had a giant cheese platter with 5 kinds of cheese,
> bread, crackers, olives, jam, peppers, and spiced nuts.

Cheese platters are always a good idea, especially if you add some fruit
like lemon treated apple slices (lemon keeps them from turning brown)
and chunks of canned pineapple. But THAT is not inexpensive! <lol>

>
> I love love love party planning, I wish I could throw a party every weekend!
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Om.

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