Food suggestions: Get together with 25 people I do not know

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odusgolp
odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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I'm going to a party tonight with 25 women I've never met before. The hostess is having mini sandwiches of various kinds. That's all the info I have. She asked me to bring a side, not a desert.

Suggestions? I'd like to get all fancy and fun, yet in keeping with mini-sandwich casual. I can cook well, so I'm game for anything. It doesn't need to be "diet" friendly.

I'm rather excited to meet some new people...

Ideas?
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  • cm2two
    cm2two Posts: 194
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    www.skinnytaste.com

    has AWESOME recipes, easy ones that taste like the real thing but isnt...

    have so much fun!! that sounds awesome.
  • jamesdelong
    jamesdelong Posts: 177 Member
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    I made some hamburger sliders in hawaiian rolls and people loved them.

    Oh I forgot, I made "special sauce" too. (from movie Step Brothers) just ketchup and mayo mixed.
    Then had a little tray of cheese, pickles, onions, and lettuce if they wanted to slap that on.
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
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    A dip and veggies is a good choice.
  • mamato2babes
    mamato2babes Posts: 90
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    Check out the Pioneer Woman website. Her cooking blog is FULL of great recipes - none of which are diet friendly, but they are all crowd pleasers for sure.
  • Tonnina
    Tonnina Posts: 979 Member
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    Make mini quiches or mac and cheese cups (Filo dough layered in a muffin tin with mack and cheese inside it.) Jello is fun but she might see it as a dessert.
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
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    Yes veggies and dip is always a win!
  • FaugHorn
    FaugHorn Posts: 1,060 Member
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    You could make home-made tortilla chips and a 7-layer dip, that always goes over well :)
  • Iamfit4life
    Iamfit4life Posts: 3,095 Member
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    I always like to bring homeade guacamole.
    People go crazy over guacamole.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    www.skinnytaste.com

    has AWESOME recipes, easy ones that taste like the real thing but isnt...

    have so much fun!! that sounds awesome.

    Wow! I'm loving this website! Thanks!
  • GinaSmash
    GinaSmash Posts: 37 Member
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    You can take deviled eggs or bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers
  • shaj316
    shaj316 Posts: 161
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    How about an avocado potato salad. saw it on bbq pitmasters show and want to try it...haven't had a chance.

    http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/melone-potato-salad-recipe.htm
  • stampede55
    stampede55 Posts: 474
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    Mini pigs in a blanket!!!!!!
  • charityateet
    charityateet Posts: 576 Member
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    Oh I forgot, I made "special sauce" too. (from movie Step Brothers) just ketchup and mayo mixed.
    Then had a little tray of cheese, pickles, onions, and lettuce if they wanted to slap that on.

    Ahem, it's "fancy sauce" lol!!!!! Love that movie!!
  • cm2two
    cm2two Posts: 194
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    www.skinnytaste.com

    has AWESOME recipes, easy ones that taste like the real thing but isnt...

    have so much fun!! that sounds awesome.

    Wow! I'm loving this website! Thanks!

    told you...its addicting isnt it? ive only made about a half a dozen things so far from there but im in love with everything i make...especially the mac and cheese *drool*
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    How about an avocado potato salad. saw it on bbq pitmasters show and want to try it...haven't had a chance.

    http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/melone-potato-salad-recipe.htm

    Yummy :)
  • Froggy1976
    Froggy1976 Posts: 472
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    I'm going to a party tonight with 25 women I've never met before. The hostess is having mini sandwiches of various kinds. That's all the info I have. She asked me to bring a side, not a desert.

    Suggestions? I'd like to get all fancy and fun, yet in keeping with mini-sandwich casual. I can cook well, so I'm game for anything. It doesn't need to be "diet" friendly.

    I'm rather excited to meet some new people...

    Ideas?
    Sometimes for parties I take the scoops tortilla chips and set them up on a sheet pan. Then cook ground beef and onions seasoned with taco seasoning. Fill the scoops with the meat, top with whatever cheese you like and bake in the oven until the cheese melts. Top with sour cream and a black olive. They are easy, tasty and kind of pretty too. I always put the sour cream on with a cake decorating tip.
  • GinaSmash
    GinaSmash Posts: 37 Member
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    www.skinnytaste.com

    has AWESOME recipes, easy ones that taste like the real thing but isnt...

    have so much fun!! that sounds awesome.

    I just checked out the site. It's awesome. Thanks!
  • Jelybe
    Jelybe Posts: 266 Member
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    I would make caprese skewers if I was tasked with this.

    Cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella - all on a skewer and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

    It's SUPER simple, healthy, delicious, and looks gorgeous.

    And even though you are not necessarily looking for healthy - I just love how everyone always oohs and aahs over it. I think just because it's colorful. (Google images for caprese skewers.)

    My tip is to serve the balsamic in a ramikin to dip the skewers into. The mozzarella doesn't look as nice when it has the balsamic on it.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
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    This one looks good and interesting:
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/02/papaya-avocado-salad.html
  • H2Ologist
    H2Ologist Posts: 122 Member
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    Broccoli Salad
    2 crowns of broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
    1 cup shredded cheese
    1 package of the bacon pieces (or 1/2 jar bacon bits)
    1 small bag of sunflower kennels

    Sauce
    1/2 cup Light Miracle Whip
    1 tablespoon vinegar
    1 tablespoon sugar

    Mix sauce and toss with dry ingredients. I don't like a lot of sauce on my salad so if you want more, double the ingredients. Less than 60 cal per serving!

    Or fresh guacamole:
    3 ripe (soft) avocados
    1 pressed garlic clove
    2 tablespoons lemon juice (to keep it from browning so fast)
    dash of seasoning salt

    Mash avocados fork and mix together. Around 30 cal per serving. Serve with your fav tortilla chips.

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