What would be an easy and quick semi formal dinner for a graduation party...?!
What would be an easy and quick semi formal dinner for a graduation party...?
i am throwing a family dinner party for my family for my graduation and i dont have but mayby 100 or less dollars to spend on food so yeah if you all have any ideas they would be greatly appritiated!!
Additional Details2 months ago
ok well ther will be 3o at most
and about 20 the least thanks agian
Answers:
2 months ago
ok well ther will be 3o at most
and about 20 the least thanks agian
make it a mexican theme you can make alot of stuff thats not a million dollars like tacos fajitas enchaladas and dips here are some recipes
Juice of 8 limes (small bottle of Real Lime juice)
12 tablespoons of olive oil
2 teaspoons of oregano
2 teaspoons of pepper
2 teaspoons of salt
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 clove of garlic (diced) or one teaspoon of minced garlic
3 teaspoons of coriander or 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro
Add three pounds of boneless, skinless chicken that has been pounded flat to the marinade. Let sit for at least three hours (the longer the better). For best results, cook on an outdoor grill (duh).
Other items you'll need:
Flour tortillas (found in the dairy case at the super market)
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sauteed onions (tons), peppers, etc.
Sour Cream
Guacamole (Mashed avocados with diced Bermuda onion, diced tomatoes, Tabasco sauce, pepper and line juice
TACO DIP
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 large tomato, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.
or chicken broccolii and zetti streches alot
1 pound dry ziti pasta
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 pint heavy cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cube chicken bouillon
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large heads broccoli, steamed
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water
6 breaded and fried skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot of salted boiling water, place pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Drain.
In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and bouillon. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add cornstarch (adjust amount to thicken sauce to your liking). Simmer all together for about 20 minutes.
Once sauce is cooked and thickens, add broccoli and artichoke hearts, stir all together and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Once sauce is done, put cooked ziti pasta in a large bowl, pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat and mix. Then add the chicken pieces and mix all together. Serve. Delicious!
Spaghetti and salad
The best recipe that is passed down in my family that is just simply AWESOME!
Recipe
Chicken breasts- WITH skins and bones (best flavor)
Butter
Fresh Parsley
Fresh Garlic
Chicken Boulion
Put Chix in glass baking pan (spray pan first) skins up, place about umm... 1 1/2 TBLS. of butter on top of each chix piece, put about a cup of water and maybe 3 chix B.C. in the pan. Put 4-5 garlic cloves (peeled) in the pan also, then put Fresh parsley on top of chix. Cover with aluminum foil bake about an hour. Then make chix flavored rice....
Recipe
Rice as much as needed- Not minute-wont turn out the same
Chix Boulion
Water - as much as needed (directions)
Some of the juice from the baked chicken
Cook rice until almost done, add a few B.C. and then some of the Chix juice. Cook until done.
Serve broc. and sliced tomato with it. Yummy :)
OK, 5 years ago I was in your shoes. I ordered fried chicken and sides. It was cheap and everyone liked it. In my area there is a great place that tastes just like homemade, so it did not seem so "down scale". I highly suggest you price restaurants as it will save you time and energy. How about Boston Market? Or if you have a little gem of a restaurant in your area, use it. Usually restaurants also supply free spoons, forks, knives, napkins, and plates; you can mix the freebies with the nice decorative plates. Also, order things from Oriental Trading Company for cheap decorations...they do have a website. If that is not possible, go to a party supply store. Congratulations on your achievement!
you didn't say how many people you were feeding, But maybe
Chicken leg quarters,
Mashed potato's,w/ gravy
green beans
rolls
lemonade or ice tea to drink
Or you could do
Lasagna
Garlic bread
tossed salad
I would stick with an Italian theme. Spagehtti or lasagna, breadsticks, salad and tiramisu. This will be easy to cook at home. Italian also seems more elgeant than say fried chicken.
Try my favorite recipe below :
- Steak salad with blue cheese, the recipe : http://www.baaiidu.com/steak-salad-with-...
- Lemon Olive Meatball Appetizers, the recipe : http://www.baaiidu.com/lemon-olive-meatb...
- Parmesan Chicken Wings, the recipe : http://www.baaiidu.com/parmesan-chicken-...
-Cheesy Parties with Cheese Soups, the recipe : http://www.baaiidu.com/cheesy-parties-wi...
Hope this helps.
pastsa salad bread
Lasagna, Rolls and Salad
Spaghetti Rolls and Salad
Hamburgers and Hotdogs, Chips
Fried Chicken (pretty cheap at Walmart) with Potato Salad, pasta salad, mashed potatoes
Grilled Chicken with mixed veggies and rolls
Desserts
Cake
Brownies
Cheesecake