My daughter is getting married on July 4 and I want it to be perfect for her. I am doing the recetption myself and I already have pinwheels, mini taco salads, and BBQ meatballs on the menu. Anymore recipes of this type would be appreciated. Thanks
2007-05-15 23:40:36 · 15 answers · asked by computetome 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Be very careful with any mayonnaise based dips, spreads or salads as you need to keep an eye on temperature. Make sure you set them out at the very last minute and have them well chilled while they are outside.
Non mayo based foods are good - salsas, guacamole, oil and vinegar pasta salads, etc. Giada De Laurentis has a fantastic white bean dip that I've made many times to rave reviews.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_25941,00.html?rsrc=search
Think about foods that can be prepared ahead and rewarmed or kept warm, or those that won't suffer if they're not steaming hot - baked beans, chicken fingers, oven roasted potatoes.
These websites gives some really great tips for outdoor entertaining:
http://www.hormel.com/templates/knowledge/knowledge.asp?catitemid=46&id=487
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/et_pa_entertaining_crowd/0,1972,FOOD_9856,00.html
http://www.lhj.com/lhj/category.jhtml?categoryid=/templatedata/lhj/category/data/GetOutdoors_Entertaining.xml
2007-05-16 01:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by Silver_Stars 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love serving things in endive leaves. It looks so elegant, but is simple and inexpensive. Endive is like lettuce, but the leaves are very small and stiff. You can find it at any local grocery store in the produce section. I love to entertain and I have filled the endive leaves with chicken salad, crab salad, egg salad, grilled shrimp, etc. Really, you can put whatever you like in it and the endive sort of acts as a spoon.
2007-05-16 12:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chicken wings or tenders have been a huge hit at some of my friend's wedding, and i'm doing them at mine.
Also, mini sandwiches, like chicken or egg salad. We're also doing veggies and fruit. Veggies and Fruit made up real pretty always make for a great food and decor. Cheeses and crackers as well!
Best of luck!
2007-05-16 07:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by Brin 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most catering halls offer fresh vegetables & dip, too. If you can't cut flower shapes just serve in decorative dishes.
Don't forget about BBQ mushrooms! Those are a favorite in many restaurants. (My sister works in food service.)
Enjoy the time with your daughter!
2007-05-16 07:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by WhoDoYouLove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about (suggestions rather than recipes):
Assorted bruscettas
Smoked salmon on brown bread
Mini Yorkshire puddings with roast beef and horseradish
Coronation chicken in cocktail tarts
Sausages wrapped in bacon
Chicken tikka with mint yogurt dip
Lamb koftas with herb mint dip
Japanese breaded prawns with chilli dip
Pork pie chunks with Cumberland dip
Mozzarella & red pepper Crostini
Cucumber rounds with cream cheese & olive
Mini vegetable spring rolls with plum dip
Fresh fruit platter
Mini fruit tarts & éclairs
2007-05-16 06:58:32 · answer #5 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I made two trays for my daughter's spring wedding reception.
A fresh vege tray with a choice of dips ( carrot sticks, broccoli, cucumber sticks) and a fresh fruit tray( strawberries, oranges and fresh pineapple pieces) and a fruit dip and a chocolate dip. They were a big hit. Making them yourself is alot cheaper than having a deli do it.
2007-05-16 07:18:04 · answer #6 · answered by annaj1260 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about:
mini quiches
deviled eggs
spinach filo puffs
california rolls
bruschetta
pita and tzatziki
mushroom caps
grilled veggies/shishkabobs
Good luck!
2007-05-16 10:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by tink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cherry tomatoes stuffed with chicken salad or your choice
broiled mushroom caps stuffed with crab stuffing
mini quiche - Sam's has great minis in frozen foods
cheese tray with assorted cubed cheeses
2007-05-16 08:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by Rox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was at a wedding where they had these cheese bread/broccoli/pepperoni stromboli type things, cut into bite size strips, and I couldn't get enough of them.
2007-05-16 09:33:06 · answer #9 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish the best for your daughter's wedding. Wou could prepare small croissants and fill them with tomato,mayonesse,mustard,cucumber,cheese etc, or put on sticks sausages and small pieces of meat. Good luck!
2007-05-16 06:49:31 · answer #10 · answered by d 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋