I need some ideas for a party for my husband?!
My in laws are coming to visit this summer and it is the 1st time they are meeting my family!.
I was having my husbands bday party a week early so he can celebrate it with his mom and dad!. They live in NC, us in Texas so this is the 1st time in years they have been together for his birthday!. I also thought everyone could meet in a party atmosphere!
What should I serve for food!? I was looking for some good but simple ideas since it will be a busy time!.
What touches could I add to make it seem extra special!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
I was having my husbands bday party a week early so he can celebrate it with his mom and dad!. They live in NC, us in Texas so this is the 1st time in years they have been together for his birthday!. I also thought everyone could meet in a party atmosphere!
What should I serve for food!? I was looking for some good but simple ideas since it will be a busy time!.
What touches could I add to make it seem extra special!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I love parties!
Birthday parties especially!.
Make a delicious PUNCH!.
I make this punch with 7 up, cranberry juice, i cut up oranges and put them in!.!.!.!.!.!.!.lots of ice and add vodka if your nervous and wanna calm down! HAHA
serve a theme like "tacos" or do some home cooking in pans like Lasagna (all prepared in advance just heat) and shepards pie!.
Have cut veggies out and dips!. ranch dip and taco dip!.
and if there are children, have fun drinks for them and popcorn balls!.
ALL of which can be done in advance!. if you have a second refridge or access to another fridge, take advantage!.
I have big parties for my kids birthdays BOTH in summer and we live in Mass so summer is extra special since we don't have th warm weather long here!.!.!.!.
and i prepare things early so the day of, im not a slave!.
also you can have a "pot luck" birthday which you ask everyone to bring their favorite dish!. Just one dish each and you will be surprised to see the schmorishboard you will have !!!!!!
You can also do MEXICAN which is tacos (taco meat prepared in crock pot WAY EASY) and put out all the fixings!.
make rice and beans on the stove!. VERY easy and cheap too!
good luck and have fun with it!. entertaining is FUN!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Birthday parties especially!.
Make a delicious PUNCH!.
I make this punch with 7 up, cranberry juice, i cut up oranges and put them in!.!.!.!.!.!.!.lots of ice and add vodka if your nervous and wanna calm down! HAHA
serve a theme like "tacos" or do some home cooking in pans like Lasagna (all prepared in advance just heat) and shepards pie!.
Have cut veggies out and dips!. ranch dip and taco dip!.
and if there are children, have fun drinks for them and popcorn balls!.
ALL of which can be done in advance!. if you have a second refridge or access to another fridge, take advantage!.
I have big parties for my kids birthdays BOTH in summer and we live in Mass so summer is extra special since we don't have th warm weather long here!.!.!.!.
and i prepare things early so the day of, im not a slave!.
also you can have a "pot luck" birthday which you ask everyone to bring their favorite dish!. Just one dish each and you will be surprised to see the schmorishboard you will have !!!!!!
You can also do MEXICAN which is tacos (taco meat prepared in crock pot WAY EASY) and put out all the fixings!.
make rice and beans on the stove!. VERY easy and cheap too!
good luck and have fun with it!. entertaining is FUN!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Since it's Texas, barbeque would be classic!. You didn't say how many people would be coming to the party, though!. If you are going to have a lot of people, grilled chicken or hamburgers and hotdogs would be good!. If you want something a little nicer, you could have ham!.
Since it has been so long since they have been together, you also didn't indicate how often they get to see each other, you could put together a scrapbook for his parents of your husband's birthdays and special occassions they could take back with them!.
I threw my husband a 50th birthday party and didn't have a very large budget, but on each table I put some of his favorite snacks - chocolate oatmeal cookies, tootsie rolls, animal crackers and peanuts!. I also had a photo of him transferred to a cake - perhaps you could get one of your husband and his parents when he was little!?
Have fun!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Since it has been so long since they have been together, you also didn't indicate how often they get to see each other, you could put together a scrapbook for his parents of your husband's birthdays and special occassions they could take back with them!.
I threw my husband a 50th birthday party and didn't have a very large budget, but on each table I put some of his favorite snacks - chocolate oatmeal cookies, tootsie rolls, animal crackers and peanuts!. I also had a photo of him transferred to a cake - perhaps you could get one of your husband and his parents when he was little!?
Have fun!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Most importantly, base your party's theme around some hobby or activity your husband enjoys!.
a cookout would be great!.
you could do a barbq with a couple of choices of meats such as rib, chicken, wings, boston butt, brisket, pork tenderloin!.
or something simple like hamburgers and smoked sausages, or even tex-mex!.
if you like seafood go for grilled shrimp and crabcakes, or do a shrimp boil with potatoes and corn and veggies!.
for an extra special touch grill steaks and have toppings such as crabmeat or mushrooms!.
sides will depend on your meats!. you could do cowboy-style baked beans, chili, macaroni and cheese, baked potato wedges, grits, corn fritters, boiled new potatoes with green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad!.
and of course lots of cold drinks!
have a great time!Www@FoodAQ@Com
a cookout would be great!.
you could do a barbq with a couple of choices of meats such as rib, chicken, wings, boston butt, brisket, pork tenderloin!.
or something simple like hamburgers and smoked sausages, or even tex-mex!.
if you like seafood go for grilled shrimp and crabcakes, or do a shrimp boil with potatoes and corn and veggies!.
for an extra special touch grill steaks and have toppings such as crabmeat or mushrooms!.
sides will depend on your meats!. you could do cowboy-style baked beans, chili, macaroni and cheese, baked potato wedges, grits, corn fritters, boiled new potatoes with green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad!.
and of course lots of cold drinks!
have a great time!Www@FoodAQ@Com
What about a nice family BBQ!? Or maybe a catered garden party!. If your looking for a party inside maybe get some mini party food (cakes, sandwiches, biscuits etc!.!. be creative, there will probably be lots of ideas if you search party food on google) and maybe a karaoke for entertainment or something!.
The touches that would make it extra special are the ones that are most personal and thoughtful!.
Happy bday to your husband and I hope you all have a wonderful time!. Good luck =)Www@FoodAQ@Com
The touches that would make it extra special are the ones that are most personal and thoughtful!.
Happy bday to your husband and I hope you all have a wonderful time!. Good luck =)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Ask both your Mom and his Mom for their favorite party recipes!. That way you can make sure both families will have familiar food - it will make them all feel at home!.
Make something your husband really enjoys too, of course!
I generally like to make guacamole for parties!. It always seems to go over well!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Make something your husband really enjoys too, of course!
I generally like to make guacamole for parties!. It always seems to go over well!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Mexican food is always good for parties!.
Dips, chips, and all kinds of easy munchies!. You can have some of it catered by On the Border, Uncle Julios, etc!. Buy the rest at Costco like taquitos and salsa and have fun!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Dips, chips, and all kinds of easy munchies!. You can have some of it catered by On the Border, Uncle Julios, etc!. Buy the rest at Costco like taquitos and salsa and have fun!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
cater the dinner, don't put that stress on you!.!. you need to be social and mobile!.!.!.!. pick your husbands favorite food and drink and go forth and find a caterer!.!.!.
Pizza, chines, ETC!.!.!. lots of places deliver!.!. I just think you should be free to mingle!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Pizza, chines, ETC!.!.!. lots of places deliver!.!. I just think you should be free to mingle!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Ask him what his favorite food is ( mine is lobster :D ) and serve it for the birthday party its my family's tradition!.!.!.
Since its during the summer you can have FIREWORKS,Www@FoodAQ@Com
Since its during the summer you can have FIREWORKS,Www@FoodAQ@Com
How about a Texas barbecue vs!. North Carolina barbecue party!? You could serve Texas bbq brisket and Carolina pulled pork with all kinds with sides!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Toga! Toga! Toga!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Do what Texans are famous for, Angus Steaks, Texas Chili with Jalapeno Corn Bread and any of a number of Tex-mex dishes!. Have fun!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Have a theme party, check http://www!.pinatas!.com/Theme_Party_Suppl!.!.!. for party decorations and ideas!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
hawaiian luau themeWww@FoodAQ@Com
Some smoked bbq, or get it catered!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
strippers :]Www@FoodAQ@Com
Pizza and chicken wings , no muss no fuss :))Www@FoodAQ@Com
you should have a BBQ no one can resist a good BBQWww@FoodAQ@Com
hire some strippersWww@FoodAQ@Com
When my family gets together I always want to make something that is easy so we can spend more time together and less time cooking!. A great idea is to take a pork tenderloin or roast beef and put it in your crock pot with a little water for 8-10 hrs!. After about 6-7 hrs, shred the meat with a fork, add your favorite BBQ sauce and let continue to cook for 2-4 hrs!. Serve with buns (fresh ones from the bakery are always good), corn on the cob, chips and coleslaw-we use the prepackaged cabbage mix and add slaw mix (found near the mayo)!. Add a store bought apple pie or brownies with ice cream!. This is a great summertime meal that everyone is sure to enjoy!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Texas BBQ seems perfect !.!.!. You can even get it from Dickie's, if you don't want to cook!. Do-it-Yourself Sundaes are always good (especially if you have, or can borrow, an ice cream maker)!. Walmart has a big bag of bags of peanuts, wrapped in Rangers cellophane (oh - maybe you want Astros!?)!.!.!.!.!. And, go along with the Texas theme:) There are some Learn to Line dance dvds, and y'all could line dance (or learn)!.!.!.!.!.
CON QUESO DIP
1 8-oz!. softened cream cheese
1-2 cans Rotel tomatoes (with or without jalapenos)
8 oz!. shredded cheese
Melt all together, and serve hot as a dip with tortilla chips
FRUIT AMBROSIA
2 c!. heavy whipping cream
1/2 c!. sugar
1 tsp!. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp!. almond extract
1 large can mandarin oranges, drained
1-2 cans fruit cocktail, drained
1/2 c!. coconut (optional)
3-4 c!. miniature marshmellows
Whip the cream, sugar & extracts until very stiff peaks!. Fold in fruit & marshmellows!. Chill until serving timeWww@FoodAQ@Com
CON QUESO DIP
1 8-oz!. softened cream cheese
1-2 cans Rotel tomatoes (with or without jalapenos)
8 oz!. shredded cheese
Melt all together, and serve hot as a dip with tortilla chips
FRUIT AMBROSIA
2 c!. heavy whipping cream
1/2 c!. sugar
1 tsp!. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp!. almond extract
1 large can mandarin oranges, drained
1-2 cans fruit cocktail, drained
1/2 c!. coconut (optional)
3-4 c!. miniature marshmellows
Whip the cream, sugar & extracts until very stiff peaks!. Fold in fruit & marshmellows!. Chill until serving timeWww@FoodAQ@Com
