Post by ralphlauren on Sept 19, 2014 20:16:01 GMT -5
How would you prepare? I plan to go Costco and stock up but I need ideas. I will stock up on 4 cases of beer, liquor and mixers but I need snack and food ideas.
presuming that lunches/dinners will be out? Pancake mix, eggs, coffee, juice for breakfast. Nachos, pretzels, cheese, veggies for snacks. Keep it simple
Post by balletofangels on Sept 19, 2014 20:20:01 GMT -5
I would premake some breakfast casseroles and/or do overnight oatmeal in the crockpot. Make breakfast as easy as possible.
I would brainstorm as much stuff as possible that could easily be done in the crockpot, because you don't want to be stuck in the kitchen. Things like taco bar, chilli bar, etc. Also, the premade lasagna I get at BJs is delicious and another easy option. They have meat and veggie.
Use as many disposable dishes as possible.
When my parents and their friends gtg at each others' homes each couple takes a breakfast, lunch and dinner and is responsible for bringing everything/cooking. This could be another option.
ETA:
We really like this recipe and I've doubled it. I think you could easily triple.
Overnight Apple Oatmeal:
2 cups skim milk 2 Tbsp honey or 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp margarine 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup dry rolled oats (preferably old fashioned or quick-cooking, but not instant - it'll be a gummy mess) 1 cup apples, chopped 1/4 cup walnuts (optional)
1) Spray inside of slow cooker with non-fat cooking spray. 2) In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into cooker. 3) Cover and cook on low overnight, ideally 6-8 hours. 4) Wake up to yummy breakfast!
Post by adhdfashion on Sept 19, 2014 20:27:04 GMT -5
The giant pork loin for pulled pork sandwiches. A couple of the giant bags of buns. Burgers beef and Turkey. Bagels, the 24 of case of yougurt, granola bars. The giant thing of eggs. Coffee and creamer.
-lots of bagels -cream cheese -milk -OJ -yogurt cups -crackers -cheese -couple boxes of cereal -bag of granola for the yogurt -a couple bags of apples -bisquick (in the bottle) -couple dozen eggs -several loaves of bread -deli meat -frozen pizzas -bagged salad -bananas -pretzels -bottled water
Lol. I bought plungers for all of my bathrooms when we had our zillion guests
@cse1960 lasagna is too hard for 10. Something less labor intensive (soup/chili or burgers/hotdogs) would be much better, since she doesn't have a lot of lead time to prep.
Post by madringal on Sept 19, 2014 20:45:07 GMT -5
We do this every few years around Christmas time. It is usually 12 adults and about a half dozen kids. Its crazy, but always super fun. Breakfast is usually biscuits/gravy one day, bagels and monkey bread the next, eggs and pancakes the last day. I always try to have cereal, lots of fruit, and some oatmeal too just in case. Snack are usually chips/dip, sausage/cheese/crackers, veggies and dip. Lunch is always sandwiches. I buy like every kind of lunch meat, bread, cheese I can think of. I also have a panini press so that makes it fun. DInner is usually something in the crock pot. My favorite is black bean chicken tacos, and then I make a pot of cilantro lime rice. I buy a bunch of topping and let everyone make their own Chipotle style burrito bowl. Italian beef is also easy in the crock pot. Serve it with some store bought potato salad.
Post by dexteroni on Sept 19, 2014 20:49:00 GMT -5
@cse1960's list for snacks and lunches is pretty much what I do when we have guests. For dinners, I try to make them happen outside of my home, or I'll order in something that feeds a group easily. So for this weekend, I would order pizzas and wings one night, maybe make a huge batch of taco meat the next night, and put out shells, tortillas, and toppings.
Definitely agree with using paper goods as much as possible, stocking up on toilet paper, and also make sure you have enough coffee.
Why are they all coming at once? Is there an event they're all attending or something? Will there be any meals you don't have to provide or any times where they'll all be out of your house? If not, I would come up with some events to get at least some of them out for a while.
she could buy lasagna, ready to cook, maybe? I've done that; there are a few restaurants here that will make a big pan of it to cook at home.
Oh, that reminds me - sometimes for a big group dinner I'll order catering from our local Italian store. Pasta, meatballs, sausage, rolls for sandwiches, and salad.
Lol. I bought plungers for all of my bathrooms when we had our zillion guests
@cse1960 lasagna is too hard for 10. Something less labor intensive (soup/chili or burgers/hotdogs) would be much better, since she doesn't have a lot of lead time to prep.
she could buy lasagna, ready to cook, maybe? I've done that; there are a few restaurants here that will make a big pan of it to cook at home.
Yes! Throwing money at a problem is always a very viable solution. Easy peasy.