http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/ Need or have suggestions for tablescapes, an upcoming party, wedding, or other special event? This is the place for you. No recipes please, links only. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:35:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/images/discook/misc/rss.jpg http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/ http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/large-group-catering-61468.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:01:08 GMT I am catering a luncheon after an adult bar/bat mitzvah in December. I am one of the participants, so everything needs to be done prior to the day of the event. I am planning for 150, but realistically we have no idea how many people might be there. I am planning on having 3 hot hors d'oeuvres along with 2 dips, some veggies, peta bread, and olives as appetizers and then the main part of the luncheon will be cold. Israeli salad, egg salad (for kids who might not want the more interesting items) whitefish salad, lox, bagels, two kinds of cream cheese, pasta salad, and Middle Eastern carrot salad. Dessert will be cookies, cake, and fruit salad.

My main question is how to plan for the lox. I know that not everyone likes it, and I was told to plan on 1# for 10 people. So, do you think that if I get 10# that should be sufficient along with everything else? If we run out, we run out. I know that 10# won't look chintzy, but I don't think I need to have enough to feed 150 people. ]]> Belle Rita http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/large-group-catering-61468.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/tips-for-the-holiday-cooking-61401.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:58:36 GMT With all the holiday cooking coming up, thought of starting this topic while cooking dinner today. Share your ideas Here is a couple: You all know trying to keep mashed potatoes warm while everything else is finishing is sometimes impossiable so you wait till the last minute. If you do your... With all the holiday cooking coming up, thought of starting this topic while cooking dinner today. Share your ideas
Here is a couple:
You all know trying to keep mashed potatoes warm while everything else is finishing is sometimes impossiable so you wait till the last minute. If you do your potatoes and then set them on top of a pan of simmering water (like a double boiler)they will stay warm I cover mine with foil.

buy some chicken broth and some turkey wings and cook them up early to make your gravy ahead of time. Then save your drippings and can add to your gravy for the leftovers, when you have more time and less stress to make the gravy from your turkey. ]]> letscook http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/tips-for-the-holiday-cooking-61401.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/thanksgiving-usa-61318.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:09:14 GMT i am always interested in holiday food, menus and traditions around the country. here is my thanksgiving plans *_THANKSGIVING MENU 2009_* *_Appetizers_* i am always interested in holiday food, menus and traditions around the country.

here is my thanksgiving plans

THANKSGIVING MENU 2009



Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Clams

Soup

Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup

Entrees

Roast Turkey

Stuffing

Cold String Bean Salad

Asparagus w/Butter & Grated Cheese

Brussels Sprouts

Wild Rice

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Sauté Mushrooms

Mashed Yams & Acorn Squash

Baked Yams

Cranberry, Tangerine Relish

Cranberry, Tangerine & Pecan Bread

Cheese

Assorted Cheeses & Meats

Desserts & Beverages

Apple Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Whipped Cream

Coffee

Assorted Soda

Sparkling Cranberry Apple Cider ]]> msmofet http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/thanksgiving-usa-61318.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/problem-dinner-party-61164.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:37:48 GMT Hello, I am new to this forum and hoping that you all are able to assist me. I am having some people over for dinner, (4 adults and 2 children). Need some recipe ideas as 1 of the persons eats nothing but boneless/skinnless chicken, 1 doesnt eat chicken, 2 will eat anything, 1 doesnt eat red meat... Hello, I am new to this forum and hoping that you all are able to assist me. I am having some people over for dinner, (4 adults and 2 children). Need some recipe ideas as 1 of the persons eats nothing but boneless/skinnless chicken, 1 doesnt eat chicken, 2 will eat anything, 1 doesnt eat red meat and 1 wont eat fish...so as you can see i need a menu idea that takes all this into account without having to do separate entrees for everything...any ideas??? All i can come up with is fettucini alfredo, but husband doesnt really like it that much??
Thanks ]]> chilipepper12 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/problem-dinner-party-61164.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/iso-dinner-party-menu-61002.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:01:01 GMT Making dinner for six adults tomorrow evening and still don't know what to serve. May make a potato soup, and have bread and cheese to start. Not sure on what to serve for the main menu. Have a couple of picky eaters so fish is out of the question. There will definately be a salad in there too, but stuck on what the main dish will be. Anyone have any suggestions before I hit the grocery store? Thanks so much!!:ermm: ]]> peeper76 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f115/iso-dinner-party-menu-61002.html