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IDEAS FOR DINNER FOR 13?
Cheryl, we are setting up a grits station at an event coming up and I'm a little worried about cooking large amounts of grits (feeding 300 people) and keeping them from getting hard. Any tips you could give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert?
My family's all-time favorite is Southern Living's Milk Chocolate Bar Cake. I stuck to the recipe but substitued Reese Cups. Your family will beg you to make it again! Go to www.myrecipes.com and search from there.
Any tips for making large quantities of rice?
Great link! Lot's of great ideas. I'd never considered cooking it in the oven but after reading the recommendations, I think that's the way to go.
Any tips for making large quantities of rice?
Thanks for taking the time to help. I'm cooking long grain rice and will be serving 1/2 cup portions. I would like light, individual grains and I won't be rinsing the rice before serving. I will be cooking it, then transporting it 45 mins. and then it will sit on a chafing dish for serving (however long that takes). Not the best scenario, but that's what I'm stuck with.
Corned beef... oven or stove?
I "third" the slow cooker recommendations. Mine always turned out great. I brought the slow cooker into work last year, plugged it in around 8AM and at 1PM we all had a great lunch. Lots of kudos! Also, I chopped up some cabbage and threw that in the last hour of cooking. Perfect.
Any tips for making large quantities of rice?
I'm going to be cooking white rice for around 150 and I'm worried about it getting too mushy. Should I cook small batches and then add together? Should I undercook it? It's going on a buffet so it might sit there for 30 mins. waiting on the wedding party to finish pics and start eating. Is there a way to keep it warm without it drying out or becoming mushy?
In need of some kick-butt appetizers!
All of your ideas sound awesome! Thanks for sharing!
In need of some kick-butt appetizers!
One of my new favorites is small skewers with cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, & sugar snap peas marinated for a couple of hours in a Champagne Vinaigrette. The colors are beautiful and it's an easy make-ahead dish that got plenty of oohhs.
Menu Ideas for a Father/Daughter Dinner
Wow! So many great ideas. Thank you so much for taking the time to give such a detailed post. It has helped tremendously.
Menu Ideas for a Father/Daughter Dinner
Awesome suggestions! Thank you! I love the idea of the Chicken Breast with Red Pepper Cream Sauce. The kids love chicken (probably without the sauce) and I can add the sauce to the adult plates to make it fancier. Perfect! You wouldn't happen to want to share your sauce recipe would you?
Menu Ideas for a Father/Daughter Dinner
I've been asked to cater this event. The charge is $25 for both father & daughter (just letting you know so I don't get Lobster or Prime Rib suggestions). I'm thinking there will be about 50 to 75 participants total. The food will be cooked and served in the same building.
Menu Ideas for a Father/Daughter Dinner
Does anyone have any menu ideas for an upcoming Father/Daughter dinner? The price is $25 for both father & daughter. I've never been to one of these events so any help would be appreciated.
Does Anyone know how to make a crouton bowl?
That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen! I know, I live a sheltered life....but wow. Thanks for sharing.
Does Anyone know how to make a crouton bowl?
Any tips on getting them out? I'm actually wanting to make a larger size than a muffin cup. Thinking of using an ovenproof cereal-size bowl. Do you line your container with wax paper or just spray it?
Does Anyone know how to make a crouton bowl?
Thanks Jennalynn! Sounds exactly like what I was looking for.
Does Anyone know how to make a crouton bowl?
I had thought about that also, the only problem is that everyone has tried the sourdough boule and I wanted something different. I'm looking for the "wow" factor. If you google "crouton basket" you'll find it on several restaurant menus. It is usually described as "crispy" in the descriptions. So I'm thinking more along the lines of a thin, crispy shell than an actual bread bowl.
Does Anyone know how to make a crouton bowl?
I did see a pic (though I can't remember where) and it was hard to see the bowl since it was filled with a mixed green salad. The rim looked kind of rough like maybe strips of bread were flattened and then layered together (think lattice) over a glass bowl form to create a rustic, crispy, thin, bowl. I loved the idea of dressing up a plain salad by making the bowl out of croutons. I think "othervoice" is going in the right direction with her reply.
Does Anyone know how to make a crouton bowl?
I love the idea of a crouton basket or bowl, just not sure how to make my own. Any ideas or tips?
