Birthday cakes, soda, jello and biscuits. Games like poker, or trivia, maybe a barbecue in the evening and some group activities like cycling, swimming (if available) during the afternoon. It's a time to meet up with friends, share ideas and knowing your friends better.
2007-08-18 19:48:03
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answer #3
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answered by thinkpp 2
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Try a chocolate fondue theme! It's tasty and tons of fun.
Heat 1 can of sweetened condensed milk on the stove and stir in 1 tsp vanilla. When it boils, pour it into a bowl of chocolate chips (about a bag full, maybe more if you want it thicker), then stir. Serve warm with tasty dipping treats like pretzels, marshmallows, shortbread cookies, strawberries, and my personal favorite, cookie dough.
Happy birthday!
2007-08-18 19:58:23
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answer #4
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answered by Anonymous
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you should pick a theme like a dance party or whatever your friends like. then turn the music on dance sing be crazy. have pizza, or bbq oven chicken wings, hotdogs, a taco bar whatever you like and your friends like. heres some recipes and ideas you can use then run with it. if you don't want to cook get the ingredients ready made like the tacos in the boxes and set up in a bar form. you want something simple so you can have fun with your guests.
Make Your Own Tacos Bar Recipes
Chipotle Turkey Taco Filling:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped
1cup tomato sauce
1 rounded tablespoons chili powder, a rounded palmful
Salt
1/2 cup water
In a small skillet preheated over medium high heat, add oil and turkey breast meat. Brown meat 2 or 3 minutes, then add onions and garlic. Cook onions and meat together for another 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chipotles, chili powder and tomato sauce. Season your filling with salt to your taste. Stir 1/2 cup water into your filling. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until ready to serve.
Pork and Bell Pepper Filling:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 1/3 pounds ground pork
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palmful
several drops cayenne pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup water
Heat a small to medium skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and pork to hot pan. Break up pork as it browns, 2 to 3 minutes. Add peppers to the pork and season mixture with cumin, cayenne sauce, allspice, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to moderate and cook filling 5 minutes longer. Add 1/2 cup water to the pork. Reduce heat to low to keep filling warm.
Toppings and Sides:
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or smoked cheddar, about 1/2 pound
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Pepper Jack cheese, about 1/2 pound
Shredded Romaine lettuce, 2 hearts
6 scallions, chopped
Diced red plum tomatoes
Taco sauce, any brand
Yellow Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
10 super size taco shells, warmed to package directions
Yellow Pico de Gallo:
3 yellow vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Coarse salt
Combine all Pico de Gallo ingredients in a small bowl and serve.
To assemble bar, arrange taco shells next to the stove top. Serve the fillings from the skillets they were cooked in. Place toppings in small dishes on opposite side of the stove top. Tex Mex Red Beans and Rice or store bought refried beans make a great side dish.
Chili Cheese Dogs
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 all beef hot dogs, about 1/2 pound
4 hot dog rolls
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
To make the chili: Heat a skillet over medium flame and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil gets hazy, add the onion and cook, stirring, until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the back of a spoon, and cook until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, chili powder, and mustard; simmer for 15 minutes until thick; season with salt and pepper.
For the hot dogs: While the chili is cooking: place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal barbecue and get it very hot. Brush the grates with oil to keep the hot dogs from sticking. Parboil the dogs first before grilling: bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the hot dogs for about 5 minutes. Remove from the water and grill the hot dogs just long enough to give them grill marks. Brush the insides of the rolls with the remaining oil and place them face down on the grill until toasty. To serve, top each hot dog with the chili and some Cheddar cheese.
Smashed Dogs
Texas Style Chili:
3 pounds ground chuck
1 pound hot bulk sausage
3 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped
3 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans
4 hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Using a Dutch oven, combine the ground chuck, sausage, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the meat is browned, stirring the meat to break it up as it cooks. Drain the pan drippings. Stir in the chili powder, flour, sugar, oregano, salt, and stir well. Cover pot and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and beans, and simmer for another 20 minutes.
Preheat a grill. Grill hot dogs until done, approximately 5 minutes. Place the buns on the grill to warm them. Place hot dogs in the bun. Put the hotdog on the plate with split side facing to the side. Smash the hotdog until flat with your hand and ladle chili on top. Top with cheddar cheese.
2007-08-18 20:43:12
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answer #6
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answered by Ms. Diamond Girl 6
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