Does anyone have any ideas for mostly made ahead fare..able to just heat and serve. I'd like to make it rather impressive. Lasagna is one thing I was thinking of, but then I'm lost. maybe bruschetta. Easy finger food. He loves scampi, but I don't know how it will fair. Thanks to anyone with suggestions!
2007-03-17 13:57:45 · 7 answers · asked by bikergal34 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
You could do meatballs or roast beef in a crockpot and have rolls for sandwiches. You could also do a tray of assorted lunchmeats and specialty breads. Any kind of pasta such as baked ziti or manicottis are always a hit. You can also do cold pasta salad or macaroni salad. You could do exotic wraps with ingredients such as sundried tomatos, avacados, artichoke hearts, etc. Another popular item is twice-baked potatos.
2007-03-17 14:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Lucky♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're serving lasagna, serve bread and salad. Add some nice appetizers to add flair: bruschetta is good, good cheese and crackers with fresh fruits is good. Trader Joe's has a really nice selection of party finger foods (they have scampi shrimp if you want it and other choices) and some really nice deserts that would round out your feast.
2007-03-17 14:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by rkallaca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the after party is going to be an outside affair, I would recommend food items that could sit in a slow cooker or warmer then be transferred outside:
- BBQ pulled pork for sandwiches
- baked or pinto beans
- sloppy joe meat
Also other good items would be:
- deviled eggs
- sliced deli meat and cheese tray
- potato salad
- pigs in a blanket
- popcorn chicken (from Chick-Fil-A if you have one near you)
If the party is going to be an inside affair, the Italian food sounds great.
2007-03-17 15:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by Laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs. There are tons of salads that can be made ahead of time. Fresh fruit or cookies/brownies work good for dessert.
2007-03-17 15:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by copchick2m7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a great time to have a BBQ. All Dads including you and I are great outdoor cooks. So get some ribs, and steaks, burgers or hot dogs and very important BEER and have fun
2007-03-17 14:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by Eric6453 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I would not do scampi..you could try finger sandwiches they are always a hit, potato salad, chicken wings in several varieties..BBQ, fried, teriyaki, deviled eggs, chips and dip, meatballs..I could go on and on good luck..
2007-03-17 14:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by soul candee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i would keep it simple. do lunchmeat sandwiches and chips and dip. or BBQ like some have suggested. you can also prepare salads in advance.
2007-03-17 16:40:50 · answer #7 · answered by poohbear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋