Casual lunch ideas for 12+
Judith E King
O.K., guys, I need your expert advice again. What would you serve for a
casual, low cost meal for about 12 people? It's for my graduation party,
and I want to concentrate on the guests, not the food. I do have time the
days before. A couple chicken casseroles w/salad and bread is my
idea...what do you think?
Anne C Hayes
In article <4mac78$a...@nic.umass.edu>,
event unless you have a much larger dining room table than most students
I know. Quiche might be good, you could make a couple of different ones,
and it's easy to serve from a buffet. Cost would depend on fillings.
Quiche is also good because then you could have a non-meat one in case
anyone doesn't eat meat (well, you know the guests to know if this is an
issue, I presume). Enjoy!
Anne
RETROMOM
<<O.K., guys, I need your expert advice again. What would you serve for a
casual, low cost meal for about 12 people? It's for my graduation party,
and I want to concentrate on the guests, not the food>>
Well, not sure how 'expert' this is, but this is the recipe my aunt used
for my bridal shower (way too many years ago to even consider) and I've
used it many times since. Easy, good, this serves 6 so be sure to double.
Christine
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Fruited Chicken Salad
Serves 6
4 1/2 - 5 c. cooked chicken chunks (chilled)
1 1/4 c. sliced/diced celery
1 c. seedless green grapes
1/2 c. pineapple
1/2 c. nuts (sugared almonds would be nice)
Curry-Honey Mayonnaise
1 c. mayonnaise
4 T lemon juice
2 T honey
3/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c sour cream
Make mayonnaise in advance and let 'sit' in order for flavors to meld.
Dress salad before serving. I often experiment with the ingredients in the
salad, adding whatever is handy or inexpensive at the time and, because
we're not big celery fans, I usually reduce the amount of celery and put
in more of something else.
John Williamson
Judith E King (j...@titan.oit.umass.edu) wrote:
: O.K., guys, I need your expert advice again. What would you serve for a
: idea...what do you think?
..............................................................
Here is an excellent chicken pasta salad recipe I have made on a number of
occasions. People always seem to enjoy it, and I like it not only for the
taste, but for the simplicity. It is taken from All the Best Salads and
Salad Dressings by Joie Warner, a very good book.
Chicken or Turkey Pasta Salad with Apples, Orange Zest, and Currents
1/2 lb medium pasta shells, cooked al dente, rinsed, and chilled
2 medium ribs celery finely chopped
4 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup dried currants
Grated zest of 2 large oranges
4 cups cooked chicken or turkey, skinned and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup mayonnaise ( I use light Hellmens sp? )
3/4 cup unflavored yogurt
salt and pepper to taste
Combine everything in a non-corrosive bowl, and refrigerate several hours
before serving.
Serves 6-8
...........................................................................
Judith Milne
Seesa 2
Congrats on the Graduation!
My favorite Chicken for company of late has been Rueben Chicken
8 Chicken Breasts (I have used thighs also)
Bone in, Skinless, Boneless whatever you wish, (I use skinless with bones)
1 16oz can Saurkraut Drained but NOT rinsed (I like Bavarian best)
1 8oz bottle 1000 Island dressing
4 oz Swiss Cheese (Real not Low/Nofat)
Black pepper to taste
No salt needed because the Kraut and dressing is salty enough
Pepper the chicken breasts and place in a baking pan with sides
Spread the Kraut over the chicken pieces evenly
Top with the Dressing and swiss cheese on top
Cover with foil... back 350 for 60-75 minutes Remove foil and brown
under the broiler if you like
Serve with boiled new potatoes/Parsley potatoes
Serves 8 and is delicious.. can be made ahead and baked at the last minute
See...@aol.com
'You can't please everyone... so you've got to please yourself."