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My husband and I are going to a gathering where everybody is taking something to make up a buffet. I was trying to think of different to take. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I wont really have lots of time for cooking, just reheating. Thanks

2006-10-26 02:39:19 · 17 answers · asked by Miss Maisie 2 in Food & Drink Entertaining

17 answers

What about pizza?

2006-10-26 02:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by mindalchemy 5 · 0 0

You didn't mention how old she was going to be.. I.E. 18 or 40, and it really makes a difference in what you would feed young people VS. a little more sophisticated people.... Doing things like a Taco bar is always a hit, but you have to keep the meat warm in a crock pot or with Sterno..but if you can do that much you can do a Mexican theme, and do tortilla chips with spicy cheese dip, salsa, and guacamole, you can do a Tex Mex Salad bar, make a taco salad, then also make a tossed salad and chop onions, jalapenos, olives (black and green,) red and yellow peppers, shredded Monterrey pepper jack cheese all kinds of toppings for the salad and put out a few different dressings, and even some cold cuts rolled up, take flour tortillas and spread cream cheese add chopped jalapeno peppers and some salsa, roll up and slice about 1 inch apart, place on a plate,... These are just a few ideas... Hope you have a great party!

2016-05-21 22:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

How about this! It's very inexpensive, easy to make and a delicious side dish. It's called Corn Pudding.

3 eggs
2 tbl melted butter
2 tbl flour
1 tbl sugar
1 c milk
1 can (16 oz) cream style corn

Beat eggs in a bowl. Add butter, flour and sugar. Beat well. Stir in milk and corn. Pour into greased 1 + 1/2 qt baking pan. Bake 350 for 35 mins. or until knife comes out clean. This is really good and easy. Enjoy!

2006-10-26 02:50:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Since its a buffet, try to find out what the theme is - for example, is it Asian? Southern? French? Thai? etc...

Once you have decided on the theme, choose something that isn't complicated and never make something for the first time for the party - always make sure you can make it.

Lastly, look at what you are serving. For instance, I would stick with finger foods, casseroles, breads and salads. I wouldn't make a soup or something that you have to put together like tacos.

2006-10-26 03:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by puck_in_ms 3 · 0 0

Penne Pasta with Sgrimp, Artichokes and Sundried Tomatoes

2 lbs. of shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 (1lb.) boxes of penne
6 cloves of peeled garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup of julienned sun dried tomatoes
2 pkgs of frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted
1/4 cup of white wine
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/2 stick of unsalted butter
salt
freshly ground black pepper.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta is boiling, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and sautee until it starts to lightly brown (do not let it burn). Add shrimp .. when it begins to turn pink add the wine, artichokes and sundried tomatoes. Sautee until shrimp are cooked. Add the pasta and parsley. Mix everything together and serve.

2006-10-26 04:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Then don't COOK at all--take a salad-dessert---get 1 large container of cool-whip--1large can crushed pineapple(drained)-1-small carton cottage cheese--1-large pack sugar-free jello(any flavor)mix them together and put in the fridge(the night before is great)You can add any drained fruit to the salad--more fruit bigger salad. Then when you get to the pot-luck make sure the diabetics know that it is a sugar-free dish.(doen't taste sugar-free) If you use all low-fat ingredients, it is considered healthy..Enjoy

2006-10-26 06:13:56 · answer #6 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0 0

it depends on the theme of the gathering . . but fried chicken always goes well (and you can always order it from walmart, food lion, kfc, or wherever) . . . or you could get a family size frozen macaroni and cheese . . or just make a large tossed salad . . spaghetti or lasagna . . or just buy packaged rolls . . or a couple of store-bought cakes . . .

2006-10-26 10:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by ♥LoisLane♥ 4 · 0 0

Red, White and Blue…

The All-American with Pa-zazz

• Sliced Brisket of Beef in B-B-Q Sauce

• Honey-Baked Spiral Cut Ham

• Roast Breast of Turkey

• Condiments: Mustard, Pickles, Mayo

• Lettuce, Tomato, Sliced Onion

• Sliced Egg Bread Rolls

• Macaroni Salad

• Potato Salad

• Baked Beans

• Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Frosted Cake

• Assorted Ice Cream


A Touch of Europe

• Smoked Salmon

• Platter of Capers and English Cucumbers

• Cream Cheese

• Water Crackers

• Deviled Eggs with Caviar and Sour Cream

• Sardines

• Country Plate with Gherkins and Radishes

• Roasted Red Peppers with Garlic and Olive Oil

• Pasta Primavera with Ham and Roast Chicken

• Petit Fours

• Flan

• Miniature Lemon Curd Tarts


Finger Lickin’ and Hot Off the Grill

• BBQ Chicken Wings

• BBQ Baby Back Ribs

• Roasted Veggies: Corn on the Cob, Zucchini, Portabello Mushrooms, Red, Yellow and Green Peppers

• Halved Cherry Tomatoes on Spinach Leaves with Creamy Basil Dressing

• Marinated Bean Salad

• Strawberries, Raspberries, Peaches

• Pound Cake, Angel Food Cake

• Strawberry Sauce, Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce

• Whipped Cream



Très Chic Cocktail Buffet

• Baby red potatoes stuffed with caviar

• Artichoke hearts with hummus dip

• Avocado dip with blue, black bean and chile corn chips

• Mango salsa with pita chips

• Miniature quiche

• Stuffed grape leaves lemon sauce

• Chicken satay with peanut sauce

• Grilled shrimp and fresh pineapple kebobs

• Baked brie

• Sliced and rolled cold roast beef with blue cheese stuffing

• Chocolate covered strawberries

• Cheese cake

• Chess tarts

• Cream puffs filled with chocolate mousse

2006-10-26 04:11:08 · answer #8 · answered by ~NEO~ 4 · 0 2

Try this. It's SOOOOOO easy and yummy. You just buy refrigerated buisquit dough and need sugar and butter and cinnamon. BIngo , you have a VERY impressive and EASY cinnamon rolly cake.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_33905,00.html

2006-10-26 02:50:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Mini baked potatoes- use small potatoes,baby one are fine ,bake till cooked and then cut a cross into one end and fill with any nice filling you like,eg. cream cheese&smoked salmon,guacamole whatever takes your fancy let your imagination go wild.

2006-10-26 03:25:46 · answer #10 · answered by Ming R J 3 · 0 1

Get a nice Honeywell spiral baked ham, it's perfect.

2006-10-26 02:42:02 · answer #11 · answered by kam_1261 6 · 1 0

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