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I need ideas for a party

lushunn32
lushunn32 Posts: 107
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm throwing my bf and gf a surprise 33rd birthday party this Friday and really need some ideas on somethings to cook. I'm thinking a lot of finger food but would like to have some healthy and some not so healthy because I know everyone does not eat what I eat lol.....Some good drinks would also help to.....So let me have some ideas MFP:flowerforyou:

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  • badgranola
    badgranola Posts: 67 Member
    Check out skinnytaste.com she has an AWESOME buffalo chicken dip recipe!
  • hauer01
    hauer01 Posts: 516 Member
    You can make a real easy low cal veggie dip by mixing a hidden valley ranch packet with some greek yogurt! I took this to a party once and no one beleived me that it was low cal.
  • sensualmess
    sensualmess Posts: 46 Member
    skinnytaste.com is a really good website!! :P
    What I always used to do at home parties is little sandwiches!
    Cut the bread in small pieces and put anything you want on it.
    Like a bit of ham, eggs, lettuce etc :)
    Everyone adores them!! :)
  • summer8it
    summer8it Posts: 433 Member
    One of my favorite party meals is to set up a taco bar, and let everyone make their own plate of tacos or taco salad. It makes it very easy to accomodate everyone's differing diets and restrictions. If you've got a crock pot, it's easy to cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salsa, then shred it and serve it right from the crock pot!
  • majordlite
    majordlite Posts: 266 Member
    The fruit salsa with cinnamon chips at allrecipes.com is a wonderful, light dish for a party. You just dice up just about any variety of fruit (I use strawberries, kiwis, apples, and peaches), add a bit of jam or jelly (sugar-free would be great) and serve it with chips made from tortillas sprayed with butter Pam, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and then baked. You could use the 100-calorie tortillas from La Tortilla Factory. It's just like salsa and chips, but fruity and quite addictive.
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    Pita chips and hummus, veggies and the aforementioned ranch packet mixed into greek yogurt, tortilla chips and a couple of salsas.
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    You have a boyfriend and a girlfriend?
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    You have a boyfriend and a girlfriend?

    This was my first thought also...
  • lushunn32
    lushunn32 Posts: 107
    No lol.....Both of their birthday is on the same day. :blushing:
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I typically say, "Sod it!" (because my inner monologue is often British) and make yummy things because it's a party.

    But one yummy and not terribly unhealthy thing is the filling for Southwest eggrolls, in wonton baskets.

    http://www.grouprecipes.com/86241/wonton-baskets.html

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/southwestern-egg-rolls/
  • macnotes
    macnotes Posts: 210 Member
    I like to go simple, because I like to eat that way; I'd put out:

    Veggies (celery, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, peppers) and hummus (lower fat if you can help it), http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/2007/12/get-your-hummus-onits-party-time.html
    cut up fruit (whatever is in season, strawberries, grapes, apples)
    Cheeses (this can get expensive!)
    low-fat/low fat crackers or pita's cut up.
    Guacamole, artichoke dip (http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/2010/12/hot-artichoke-dip-recipe-gluten-free.html)
    Some sort of bar with lots of oats, dried fruit and honey etc. in it (http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/2010/12/raspberry-coconut-almond-cookie-bars.html)

    Angel food cake is a pretty good choice and airy. you could put it with some cool whip and strawberries

    I really like this Gluten Free Goddess. She does Vegan/Vegetarian stuff for me and other stuff for meat eaters:
    http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/2008/03/my-favorite-spring-recipes.html
  • LemonBurns
    LemonBurns Posts: 538 Member
    Boo. When I saw the subject line I thought you were looking for a Theme Party ideas - THEN I would have AWEsome and AMAzing ideas - THAT is right up my alley. Food on the other hand, I am no good at that... I keep it simple and put my details into the decor and costumes!!! LOVE Parties! I am having a "May the 4th be with You" -- guess when... guess the theme - ha ha ha :drinker:
  • happypath101
    happypath101 Posts: 534
    Good post! I'm getting lots of ideas. Thanks.

    Here's one from me: Everyone loves fresh salsa and it's SO good for you! Chop up about 4 medium beefsteak tomotoes with about 2 smallish white onions. Add a generous amount of freshly chopped cilantro. Let it sit for at least an hour. Have some low cal/fat high-fibre chips on hand as well as the crap the masses eat <wink> and you should make everyone happy.
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