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.......
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Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

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
>
Here are some ot the thigns I like:
Zwiebelkuchen (aGerman classic: sauteed onions and sour cream baked on
top of bread dough)
a couscous a bulghur salad
drained antural yoghurt mixed with whiped cream and canned,
semi-belndered peaches
home made cole slaw
zaziki

In article >,
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

This depends. Are you talking about a lunch, dinner, cocktail party?
Buffet or sit down service?

One thing to consider for a party is sticking to a theme such as
Italian, Portuguese, Mexican, Chinese, or French for the food.

In article >,
jake > 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
> >
> Here are some ot the thigns I like:
> Zwiebelkuchen (aGerman classic: sauteed onions and sour cream baked on
> top of bread dough)

German "pizza"? :-)

> a couscous a bulghur salad
> drained antural yoghurt mixed with whiped cream and canned,
> semi-belndered peaches
> home made cole slaw
> zaziki

What is zaziki?
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
Stan Horwitz > wrote:

> In article >,
> 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
>
> This depends. Are you talking about a lunch, dinner, cocktail party?
> Buffet or sit down service?

Large party/gathering, or a small group of freinds.

I've been at events that were feeding 500 people where everyone brought
potluck to feed 20 people each.

SCA events often cater to 50 to 150 people.
Large pots of stew or spagetti are often served there.
I went to one that was making a beef stew for about 75
people. Commercial rolls on the side. I got bored and volunteered to
help make dinner.

They liked that. <G>

I've had private parties with 6 to 12 buddies to play RPG's.
The idea is cheap and yummy. :-)

>
> One thing to consider for a party is sticking to a theme such as
> Italian, Portuguese, Mexican, Chinese, or French for the food.

Why not mix it up?
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

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.

Don't know what you call it, but it's a large flour tortilla spread in
thin layers with refried beans, cheese, guacamole, salsa, and whatever
else seems to fit (like sliced black olives?). You roll it into a
tight cylinder then cut into bite-sized portions. Secure with
toothpicks if necessary. I've had it at many large parties and never
seen any left over. -aem

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).

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

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

--
..:Heather:.
www.velvet-c.com

On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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.

devilled eggs
breadsticks, rolls, biscuits
red beans and rice
quiche, frittata
pasta with olive oil or butter and garlic

Tara

On Fri 02 Dec 2005 07:07:19p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Tara?

> On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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.
>
> devilled eggs
> breadsticks, rolls, biscuits
> red beans and rice
> quiche, frittata
> pasta with olive oil or butter and garlic

Depends on local pricing, but wings can be very inexpensive.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
_____________________________________________

A chicken in every pot is a *LOT* of chicken!

In article .com>,
"aem" > 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.
>
> Don't know what you call it, but it's a large flour tortilla spread in
> thin layers with refried beans, cheese, guacamole, salsa, and whatever
> else seems to fit (like sliced black olives?). You roll it into a
> tight cylinder then cut into bite-sized portions. Secure with
> toothpicks if necessary. I've had it at many large parties and never
> seen any left over. -aem
>

Burrito rolls?

Yummy!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
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!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
Tara > wrote:

> On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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.
>
> devilled eggs
> breadsticks, rolls, biscuits
> red beans and rice
> quiche, frittata
> pasta with olive oil or butter and garlic
>
> Tara

Devilled eggs are always popular! :-)
They are just a lot of work tho'.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

> On Fri 02 Dec 2005 07:07:19p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Tara?
>
> > On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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.
> >
> > devilled eggs
> > breadsticks, rolls, biscuits
> > red beans and rice
> > quiche, frittata
> > pasta with olive oil or butter and garlic
>
> Depends on local pricing, but wings can be very inexpensive.

I get them in the 5 lb. frozen bags, then cook them in the electric
grill.

If I had a LARGE batch to do, I'd fire up the oven.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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.......

Gumbo


modom

On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:28:39 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> wrote:

>I think swedish meatballs also go over well as do "little smokies", but
>the little smokie sausages are NOT cheap. Just easy.

No, no, no! Never Swedish meatballs! <waving arms willdly in the
air> The Norwegian ones are far more flavorful. LOL!

I've never understood why the Swedish ones have caught on so strongly
when much better ones are sitting right around the corner.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Norwegian Meatballs

Recipe By amsel
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : main dishes meatballs-loaves


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 large egg

1. Mix all ingredients well.
2. Roll into small balls. Brown in butter in a dutch oven or large
saucepan.
3. Cover with water and simmer for two hours on stovetop or in 350°F
oven.
4. Serve over egg noodles.

Note: I like to thicken the sauce by adding a slurry of cornstarch
and cold water toward the end of cooking. I've recently confirmed
with my native Norwegian neighbor that she thickens hers, too.

Cuisine:
"Scandinavian"
Source:
"Pat Zastera"
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On 2 Dec 2005 14:56:06 -0800, "aem" > wrote:

>Don't know what you call it, but it's a large flour tortilla spread in
>thin layers with refried beans, cheese, guacamole, salsa, and whatever
>else seems to fit (like sliced black olives?). You roll it into a
>tight cylinder then cut into bite-sized portions. Secure with
>toothpicks if necessary. I've had it at many large parties and never
>seen any left over.

Here's a recipe that I've had since before anyone ever heard of a
wrap. Just don't ask me how many tortillas you'll need. Most people
eat them until they're literally sick the first time. They go over
very well.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Tortilla Roll-Ups

Recipe By amsel
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
6 ounces sour cream
4 ounces mild green chilies
3 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1/4 cup olives (black or green) -- chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded
garlic powder -- to taste
tabasco sauce -- to taste

Combine all ingredients.
Spread mixture on 2/3 of flour tortilla (8-inch).
Roll up , working toward the plain 1/3 of the tortilla.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Slice into approximately 3/4" slices.


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Serving Ideas : Serve with salsa.
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On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 21:14:18 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> wrote:

>In article >,
> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>> Depends on local pricing, but wings can be very inexpensive.
>
>I get them in the 5 lb. frozen bags, then cook them in the electric
>grill.
>
>If I had a LARGE batch to do, I'd fire up the oven.

Two wing recipes:

* Exported from MasterCook *

Charliam's Favorite Chicken Wings (Cracklin' Wings)

Recipe By :Pat (Cryambers)
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : appetizers poultry


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
24 whole chicken wings
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper -- ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional:
1/2 cup butter
4 1/2 ounces hot sauce -- Frank's
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 lime -- juiced

* Seasonings are just a suggestion

1. Wash chicken wings and pat dry. Separate drummies from paddles,
and cut off wing tips -reserve for another use.
2. Line 2 cookie sheets with foil and spray with nonstick cooking
spray. Put flour, pepper, garlic powder and salt in ziplock bag;
shake to mix. Add wing pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat.
Put flour-coated wings on foil-covered cookie sheets. Bake in
preheated 375°F oven for 1 1/2 hours, moving wing pieces around after
45 minutes so they won't stick to the foil.
3. When wings are done, melt butter in medium saucepan. Add hot
sauce, vinegar, and lime juice. Turn off heat. Toss wings with sauce
and serve.

Yield:
"48 pieces"
Start to Finish Time:
"2:15"

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Serving Ideas : Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch
dressing

NOTES : Named in honor of Charlie (Liam) Gifford. I call them
"Cracklin' Wings" because they're so crisp. (Damsel)


* Exported from MasterCook *

Mahogany Chicken Wings

Recipe By amsel
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : appetizers poultry


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup plum sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup saki (rice wine)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon garlic -- finely minced
1 bunch green onions -- finely minced
5 pounds chicken wings

Combine all ingredients except chicken. Bring to a boil, lower heat,
and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Cool.

Cut wings at joints, forming "drummies," "sticks," and "tips". Discard
tips, or save for making soup stock.

Place wings in a container for marinating (Zip-Loc bags work great for
this), then cover with sauce. Refrigerate at least overnight, up to
two days. Turn occasionally.

Line two large jelly roll pans with aluminum foil. Coat with
vegetable oil or shortening to minimize sticking. Preheat oven to
375°F.

Place individual chicken pieces on pans and bake, uncovered, for 20
minutes. Remove liquified chicken fat and juices from pan. Turn
chicken pieces and baste with marinating sauce.

Bake another 20 minutes, turn chicken and baste. Repeat twice more,
watching carefully during the last baking cycle, so the sauce doesn't
burn.

Cuisine:
"Asian"
Yield:
"5 dozen"
Serving Ideas : Serve hot or cold.

NOTES : 2nd Annual Twin Cities RFC Picnic



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On Fri 02 Dec 2005 08:40:11p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Damsel in
dis Dress?

> Newsgroups: rec.food.cooking
> Subject: Feeding the masses... (party food)
> From: Damsel in dis Dress >
> Reply-To:
>
> On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 21:14:18 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> > wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>
>>> Depends on local pricing, but wings can be very inexpensive.
>>
>>I get them in the 5 lb. frozen bags, then cook them in the electric
>>grill.
>>
>>If I had a LARGE batch to do, I'd fire up the oven.
>
> Two wing recipes:

And great recipes they are, Carol. I'm glad you posted them again!

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
_____________________________________________

A chicken in every pot is a *LOT* of chicken!

On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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.

You had to see this one coming ...

* Exported from MasterCook *

Kettle Corn

Recipe By amsel
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
vegetable oil
popcorn
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
salt -- for sprinkling

In a three-quart saucepan (or "kettle") with a tight-fitting lid, pour
enough oil to cover to a depth of about one-half the size of a popcorn
kernel. Add two "test" kernels of popcorn, and turn heat to medium
high. When the test kernels pop, the oil is hot enough to continue.

Quickly pour in enough popcorn to cover the bottom of the saucepan in
an even layer. Sprinkle the sugar over the unpopped kernels, and
place the lid on the pan. As the corn pops, shake the pan
occasionally to assure that unpopped kernels reach the bottom of the
pan. When the lid starts to lift off the pan and the popping slows or
stops, remove pan from heat.

Pour popped corn into a large bowl or several smaller ones. Dust
lightly with salt.

Yield:
"12 cups"

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On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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.


Rice Krispie Bars
Scotcharoos

* Exported from MasterCook *

Rice Krispie Bars

Recipe By amsel
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : bars-squares comfort foods
no bake

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
3 tablespoons butter
10 ounces marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups Rice Krispies

Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir
until completely melted. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and mix well.
Add cereal. Stir until well coated.

Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 13 x
9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cut into squares when cool.
Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In a microwave safe bowl, heat butter and marshmallows at HIGH for 3
minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Microwave
cooking times may vary.

Source:
"Adapted from a recipe by Kellogg's"

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NOTES : For best results, use fresh marshmallows. One 7 ounce jar of
marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows. Store no more
than two days in airtight container.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Scotcharoos

Recipe By :Kellogg's, Nestle's, Skippy
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : bars-squares chocolate
no bake

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups crispy rice cereal
6 ounces chocolate chips -- (1 cup)
5 1/2 ounces butterscotch chips -- (1 cup)


Heat sugar and corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan until mixture boils.
Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter; mix well. Add cereal,
stirring until blended. Press mixture into buttered 13x9" pan. Melt
chocolate and butterscotch chips together over low heat. Remove from
heat and spread over cereal mixture. Cool until firm. Cut into
squares.


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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article >,
> jake > 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
>>>
>>
>>Here are some ot the thigns I like:
>>Zwiebelkuchen (aGerman classic: sauteed onions and sour cream baked on
>>top of bread dough)
>
>
> German "pizza"? :-)
Probably, yes But not tomatoes! Actually, you probably can you pizza
dough. I don't know by heart how many times Zwiebelkuchen dough rises,
once or twice. One way or another, it would taste good.
>
>
>>a couscous a bulghur salad
>>drained antural yoghurt mixed with whiped cream and canned,
>>semi-belndered peaches
>>home made cole slaw
>>zaziki
>
>
> What is zaziki?

Greek or Turkish yogurt (or any other thick yogurt), mixed with garlic,
lots of grated cucumber and mint (optional). I like to drain the
cucumber,e specially when the zaziki isn't served immediately. It
prevents the zaziki from getting soggy.

In article >,
Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:28:39 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> > wrote:
>
> >I think swedish meatballs also go over well as do "little smokies", but
> >the little smokie sausages are NOT cheap. Just easy.
>
> No, no, no! Never Swedish meatballs! <waving arms willdly in the
> air> The Norwegian ones are far more flavorful. LOL!
>
> I've never understood why the Swedish ones have caught on so strongly
> when much better ones are sitting right around the corner.

Swedish meatballs are cut with rice. :-)
It makes the meat go further (making it cheaper) and adds a very tender
texture to them.

I like the recipe below tho', thanks!

>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Norwegian Meatballs
>
> Recipe By amsel
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : main dishes meatballs-loaves
>
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
> 1/2 pound ground pork
> 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
> 1/8 teaspoon ginger
> 1/8 teaspoon cloves
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 1/4 teaspoon pepper
> 1 tablespoon sugar
> 1 tablespoon corn starch
> 1 large egg
>
> 1. Mix all ingredients well.
> 2. Roll into small balls. Brown in butter in a dutch oven or large
> saucepan.
> 3. Cover with water and simmer for two hours on stovetop or in 350°F
> oven.
> 4. Serve over egg noodles.
>
> Note: I like to thicken the sauce by adding a slurry of cornstarch
> and cold water toward the end of cooking. I've recently confirmed
> with my native Norwegian neighbor that she thickens hers, too.
>
> Cuisine:
> "Scandinavian"
> Source:
> "Pat Zastera"
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--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> Here's a recipe that I've had since before anyone ever heard of a
> wrap. Just don't ask me how many tortillas you'll need. Most people
> eat them until they're literally sick the first time. They go over
> very well.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Tortilla Roll-Ups
>
> Recipe By amsel
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:30
> Categories : appetizers
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 6 ounces sour cream
> 4 ounces mild green chilies
> 3 ounces cream cheese -- softened
> 1/4 cup olives (black or green) -- chopped
> 2 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded
> garlic powder -- to taste
> tabasco sauce -- to taste
>
> Combine all ingredients.
> Spread mixture on 2/3 of flour tortilla (8-inch).
> Roll up , working toward the plain 1/3 of the tortilla.
> Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
> Slice into approximately 3/4" slices.
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Serving Ideas : Serve with salsa.

Looks good! ;-d
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

Gods I love these things!
I can eat them forever!

That's why I avoid them. <lol>

You can also add mini-chocolate chips or butterscotch chips
to make them more special!

In article >,
Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> Rice Krispie Bars
> Scotcharoos
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Rice Krispie Bars
>
> Recipe By amsel
> Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : bars-squares comfort foods
> no bake
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 3 tablespoons butter
> 10 ounces marshmallows
> 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
> 6 cups Rice Krispies
>
> Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir
> until completely melted. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and mix well.
> Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
>
> Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 13 x
> 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cut into squares when cool.
> Best if served the same day.
>
> MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
> In a microwave safe bowl, heat butter and marshmallows at HIGH for 3
> minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Microwave
> cooking times may vary.
>
> Source:
> "Adapted from a recipe by Kellogg's"
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> NOTES : For best results, use fresh marshmallows. One 7 ounce jar of
> marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows. Store no more
> than two days in airtight container.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Scotcharoos
>
> Recipe By :Kellogg's, Nestle's, Skippy
> Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : bars-squares chocolate
> no bake
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 cup sugar
> 1 cup light corn syrup
> 1 cup peanut butter
> 6 cups crispy rice cereal
> 6 ounces chocolate chips -- (1 cup)
> 5 1/2 ounces butterscotch chips -- (1 cup)
>
>
> Heat sugar and corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan until mixture boils.
> Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter; mix well. Add cereal,
> stirring until blended. Press mixture into buttered 13x9" pan. Melt
> chocolate and butterscotch chips together over low heat. Remove from
> heat and spread over cereal mixture. Cool until firm. Cut into
> squares.
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

jake wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > jake > 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
> >>>
> >>
> >>Here are some ot the thigns I like:
> >>Zwiebelkuchen (aGerman classic: sauteed onions and sour cream baked on
> >>top of bread dough)
> >
> >
> > German "pizza"? :-)
> Probably, yes But not tomatoes! Actually, you probably can you pizza
> dough. I don't know by heart how many times Zwiebelkuchen dough rises,
> once or twice. One way or another, it would taste good.
> >
> >
> >>a couscous a bulghur salad
> >>drained antural yoghurt mixed with whiped cream and canned,
> >>semi-belndered peaches
> >>home made cole slaw
> >>zaziki
> >
> >
> > What is zaziki?
>
> Greek or Turkish yogurt (or any other thick yogurt), mixed with garlic,
> lots of grated cucumber and mint (optional). I like to drain the
> cucumber,e specially when the zaziki isn't served immediately. It
> prevents the zaziki from getting soggy.

If you mix in a package of unflavored gelatin with a little warmed up cuke
juice, then mix that into the batch and let it cool several hours, it will
have a lovely mousse-like texture. We like it.
Edrena

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
> 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.....

The other nice thing about sushi is that you can make it as colorful as you
like, shredded beets, edible flowers, carrots, avocado, they all make it very
colorful and pretty

>
>>
>> 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>
>

Throw in some sliced apricots and asian pear, they compliment a good range of
cheeses. Sadly, a good cheese plate is never cheap, but well worth it.

--
..:Heather:.
www.velvet-c.com

In article >,
modom <somebody> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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

Appetizer - big bowl(s) of hummus with pita and veggies

Appetizer or main - homemade pizza (we cut it up in bite size pieces for
appetizer and walk it around at an event I regularly help with).

I'm sure I will think of some more.

Charlotte
--

On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 21:24:53 +0000 (UTC),
(Charlotte L. Blackmer) wrote:

>In article >,
>modom <somebody> wrote:
>On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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
>
>Appetizer - big bowl(s) of hummus with pita and veggies
>
>Appetizer or main - homemade pizza (we cut it up in bite size pieces for
>appetizer and walk it around at an event I regularly help with).
>
>I'm sure I will think of some more.
>
>Charlotte

I like these suggestions a lot. You could experiment with alternative
pizza crusts/styles, too. And finger food is usually a good idea for
the masses.


modom

The Joneses wrote:

> jake wrote:
>
>
>>OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>>
>>>In article >,
>>> jake > 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
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Here are some ot the thigns I like:
>>>>Zwiebelkuchen (aGerman classic: sauteed onions and sour cream baked on
>>>>top of bread dough)
>>>
>>>
>>>German "pizza"? :-)
>>
>>Probably, yes But not tomatoes! Actually, you probably can you pizza
>>dough. I don't know by heart how many times Zwiebelkuchen dough rises,
>>once or twice. One way or another, it would taste good.
>>
>>>
>>>>a couscous a bulghur salad
>>>>drained antural yoghurt mixed with whiped cream and canned,
>>>>semi-belndered peaches
>>>>home made cole slaw
>>>>zaziki
>>>
>>>
>>>What is zaziki?
>>
>>Greek or Turkish yogurt (or any other thick yogurt), mixed with garlic,
>>lots of grated cucumber and mint (optional). I like to drain the
>>cucumber,e specially when the zaziki isn't served immediately. It
>>prevents the zaziki from getting soggy.
>
>
> If you mix in a package of unflavored gelatin with a little warmed up cuke
> juice, then mix that into the batch and let it cool several hours, it will
> have a lovely mousse-like texture. We like it.
> Edrena
>
>
>
I would never have thought of that. Thank you for the suggestion.

On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 21:40:11 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

>On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 21:14:18 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>
>>> Depends on local pricing, but wings can be very inexpensive.
>>
>>I get them in the 5 lb. frozen bags, then cook them in the electric
>>grill.
>>
>>If I had a LARGE batch to do, I'd fire up the oven.
>
>Two wing recipes:
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Charliam's Favorite Chicken Wings (Cracklin' Wings)
>

> Mahogany Chicken Wings

(recipes snipped)

Thanks very much. Recipes saved and ready to try.

On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 05:22:20 GMT, (Kathy in NZ) wrote:

>On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 21:40:11 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:
>
>>Two wing recipes:
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Charliam's Favorite Chicken Wings (Cracklin' Wings)
>>
>
>> Mahogany Chicken Wings
>
>(recipes snipped)
>
>Thanks very much. Recipes saved and ready to try.

You betcha! And remember that the first recipe is by CryAmbers. I've
gotten credit for it too many times, just 'cause I post it a lot.
Enjoy the wings!

Carol
--

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

In article >,
(Charlotte L. Blackmer) wrote:

> In article >,
> modom <somebody> wrote:
> On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0600, 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
>
> Appetizer - big bowl(s) of hummus with pita and veggies

I've never served hummus, good concept!

>
> Appetizer or main - homemade pizza (we cut it up in bite size pieces for
> appetizer and walk it around at an event I regularly help with).
>
> I'm sure I will think of some more.
>
> Charlotte
> --
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson