What should I make to bring to the family reunion?!
What kind of ideas do you have that I can make for my family reunion!?
Somehting easy and not EXPENSIVE!.
THANKS
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Somehting easy and not EXPENSIVE!.
THANKS
NO PASTA SALAD, DEVILED EGGS, MACARONI SALADWww@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I usually take a meat/protein dish and a vegetable and a dessert or an appetizer!. And a least one two liter drink or a gallon of ice tea or lemoade!.
Casseroles need not be more than 2-3 quart dishes!. A pint of any vegetable is good enough although if mixing vegetables I do more than that but still stick to the 1-2 quart dishes depending on the vegetable!.
Use throw away containers to save on cleanup!. Remember to take serving utensils for your dishes and mark them so you can take them home!. Make sure your dish looks attractive and full!. Use a smaller dish if necessary for eye appeal!. Carry zip lock bags or plastic wrap for leftovers!.
Meat or protein dishes:
Chicken pot pie
Salmon patties
Fried chicken
Vegetables and stew beef
Baked chili beans
Meat loaf
Deviled eggs
Macaroni and cheese
Chicken and rice
Chicken salad sandwiches triangles
Ham Biscuits
Pigs in a blanket
Mini hamburgers
Sausage balls
Chicken and noodles
Chicken tenders
Chicken fingers
Chicken wings
Fried drumsticks
Vegetables:
Green Beans and corn
Green Beans and potatoes
Lima beans and corn
Creamed potatoes
Candied yams
Candied carrots
Celery, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower florets plus dip
Potatoe salad
White slaw
Red slaw
Sweet pea salad
Potato and cheese
Sliced tomatoes with garnish
Stuffed tomatoes
Buttermilk biscuits
Corn Bread
Yeast Rolls
Desserts:
Fruit cobbler
Cookies
Brownies
Pound cake
Fruit pie
Banana pudding
Fruit salad
Homemade ice cream
Watermelon
Cantaloup
Strawberries
Fruit platter or bowl/cups
Jello cups and whipped topping
Homemade mints or candy
Fresh/frozen coconut cake
Pineapple upside down cake
Banana nut bread muffins
Red velvet cake
Iced cup cakes
Filled layer cakes
Toothpick kabobs:
Ham and cheese
Pineapple and cherries
Mini chicken salad biscuits
Chips and dips
Pizza bites
Plan ahead to keep the cold stuff cold and the hot stuff hot!.
Cookies, brownies, some cakes, and bread can be room temp!.
Have taken individual variety packs of chips and snack--kids love them and a ten pack in a pretty basket is sufficient!. The bought cookies and cakes Don't go well at any reunion!.!.!.!.homemade is preferred!.
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Casseroles need not be more than 2-3 quart dishes!. A pint of any vegetable is good enough although if mixing vegetables I do more than that but still stick to the 1-2 quart dishes depending on the vegetable!.
Use throw away containers to save on cleanup!. Remember to take serving utensils for your dishes and mark them so you can take them home!. Make sure your dish looks attractive and full!. Use a smaller dish if necessary for eye appeal!. Carry zip lock bags or plastic wrap for leftovers!.
Meat or protein dishes:
Chicken pot pie
Salmon patties
Fried chicken
Vegetables and stew beef
Baked chili beans
Meat loaf
Deviled eggs
Macaroni and cheese
Chicken and rice
Chicken salad sandwiches triangles
Ham Biscuits
Pigs in a blanket
Mini hamburgers
Sausage balls
Chicken and noodles
Chicken tenders
Chicken fingers
Chicken wings
Fried drumsticks
Vegetables:
Green Beans and corn
Green Beans and potatoes
Lima beans and corn
Creamed potatoes
Candied yams
Candied carrots
Celery, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower florets plus dip
Potatoe salad
White slaw
Red slaw
Sweet pea salad
Potato and cheese
Sliced tomatoes with garnish
Stuffed tomatoes
Buttermilk biscuits
Corn Bread
Yeast Rolls
Desserts:
Fruit cobbler
Cookies
Brownies
Pound cake
Fruit pie
Banana pudding
Fruit salad
Homemade ice cream
Watermelon
Cantaloup
Strawberries
Fruit platter or bowl/cups
Jello cups and whipped topping
Homemade mints or candy
Fresh/frozen coconut cake
Pineapple upside down cake
Banana nut bread muffins
Red velvet cake
Iced cup cakes
Filled layer cakes
Toothpick kabobs:
Ham and cheese
Pineapple and cherries
Mini chicken salad biscuits
Chips and dips
Pizza bites
Plan ahead to keep the cold stuff cold and the hot stuff hot!.
Cookies, brownies, some cakes, and bread can be room temp!.
Have taken individual variety packs of chips and snack--kids love them and a ten pack in a pretty basket is sufficient!. The bought cookies and cakes Don't go well at any reunion!.!.!.!.homemade is preferred!.
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This is a family favorite:
FRUIT AMBROSIA
2 c!. heavy whipping cream
1/2 c!. sugar
1 tsp!. vanilla
1/2 tsp!. almond extract
1 large can mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans fruit cocktail, drained
1/2 c!. flaked coconut (optional)
3-5 c!. miniature marshmellows
Beat cream, extracts & sugar until very stiff peaks!. Fold in fruits and marshmellows!.!.!.!.!.chill
And this is my daughter's favorite pie!. You can bring several in different flavors:
LEMONADE PIE
1 large container Cool Whip, thawed
1 6-oz can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened, condensed milk
1 9" graham cracker crust
Mix first 3 ingredients until well blended!. Put into crust!. Can dollop with more Cool Whip, if you want!. Chill at least 4 hours !.!.!.!.!.You can substitute pink lemonade or limeade if you want !.!.!.!.!.Storebought graham cracker crusts come with a plastic insert that flips over the filled crust; so you can stack several in the refrigerator, and they're easy to transport!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
FRUIT AMBROSIA
2 c!. heavy whipping cream
1/2 c!. sugar
1 tsp!. vanilla
1/2 tsp!. almond extract
1 large can mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans fruit cocktail, drained
1/2 c!. flaked coconut (optional)
3-5 c!. miniature marshmellows
Beat cream, extracts & sugar until very stiff peaks!. Fold in fruits and marshmellows!.!.!.!.!.chill
And this is my daughter's favorite pie!. You can bring several in different flavors:
LEMONADE PIE
1 large container Cool Whip, thawed
1 6-oz can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened, condensed milk
1 9" graham cracker crust
Mix first 3 ingredients until well blended!. Put into crust!. Can dollop with more Cool Whip, if you want!. Chill at least 4 hours !.!.!.!.!.You can substitute pink lemonade or limeade if you want !.!.!.!.!.Storebought graham cracker crusts come with a plastic insert that flips over the filled crust; so you can stack several in the refrigerator, and they're easy to transport!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Smoked BBQ Rice(double this)
1 1/3 cups rice
2 2/3 cups water
1 stick butter -- melted
1 cup celery -- chopped
1 medium onion -- chopped
3 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon liquid Barbecue Smoke?
1/4 teaspoon garlicpowder
salt and pepper
Bring white rice and water to a boil!. Cover cook on low 18 minutes!. Donot open during cooking!.!. Should yield 4 cups cooked rice!.
In a heavy skillet add butter, celery, onion
Cook until onion and celery are clear!.
ADD: cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Hickory Liquid Smoke and pepper to taste
Bring to a boil!.
ADD: cooked rice, Garlic salt
Pour into a buttered casserole dish!.Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes!.Great served with barbeque, baked chicken, pork roast etc!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
1 1/3 cups rice
2 2/3 cups water
1 stick butter -- melted
1 cup celery -- chopped
1 medium onion -- chopped
3 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon liquid Barbecue Smoke?
1/4 teaspoon garlicpowder
salt and pepper
Bring white rice and water to a boil!. Cover cook on low 18 minutes!. Donot open during cooking!.!. Should yield 4 cups cooked rice!.
In a heavy skillet add butter, celery, onion
Cook until onion and celery are clear!.
ADD: cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Hickory Liquid Smoke and pepper to taste
Bring to a boil!.
ADD: cooked rice, Garlic salt
Pour into a buttered casserole dish!.Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes!.Great served with barbeque, baked chicken, pork roast etc!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Club Sandwiches
Take four slices of bread and spread them with butter or margarine!.
On the first slice place ham and some mustard!. (Optional)
Place the second slice of bread on top of Ham, and cover with mashed egg, seasoned with S&P!.
Place the third slice of bread on top of egg, and cover with de seeded tomato pieces, seasoned with S&P
Top with forth slice of bread, spread side down!.
Cut crusts from the sides and cut into fingers!.
If possible get a loaf of caterers sliced bread!.
It is cut lengthways, instead of across, so you can make several at a time!.
Cocktail Savouries!.
Serve on tooth picks for easy handling!.
(I) A steamed prune stoned, stuffed with cream cheese!.
(ii) Cubed cheese, pineapple and cherry
(iii) Oysters rolled in bacon and grilled!.
(iv) Sliced pickled onion and cooked sausage!.
Gherkins, Pearl Onions, Stuffed Olives are all alternatives, or make your own combinations!.
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Take four slices of bread and spread them with butter or margarine!.
On the first slice place ham and some mustard!. (Optional)
Place the second slice of bread on top of Ham, and cover with mashed egg, seasoned with S&P!.
Place the third slice of bread on top of egg, and cover with de seeded tomato pieces, seasoned with S&P
Top with forth slice of bread, spread side down!.
Cut crusts from the sides and cut into fingers!.
If possible get a loaf of caterers sliced bread!.
It is cut lengthways, instead of across, so you can make several at a time!.
Cocktail Savouries!.
Serve on tooth picks for easy handling!.
(I) A steamed prune stoned, stuffed with cream cheese!.
(ii) Cubed cheese, pineapple and cherry
(iii) Oysters rolled in bacon and grilled!.
(iv) Sliced pickled onion and cooked sausage!.
Gherkins, Pearl Onions, Stuffed Olives are all alternatives, or make your own combinations!.
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Here is a dish my family and Everyone that tastes it just loves! Try it before you freak!
Jill's Pepper Zuchinni
Melt a cube of margarine in a large 10" frying pan on medium heat on stove top!.
Slice thinly into the pan - one medium onion
Slice in enough small zuchinnis to fill pan to heaping full!.
Sprinkle 1 heaping teaspoon of black pepper over all!.
Let it simmer til onion is clear and zuchinni is tender!.
Take 2 jars of Kraft Bacon Cheddar - you know the little jars that you can use for glasses for you kiddies later!?
Spoon them out - dropping big spoonfuls all over the top of the zuchinni!. Cover til the cheese melts and then stir well!.
Once it is all mixed together - put in a 13x9 buttered baking dish and smooth out!. Then bake for 25-30 minutes at 325 degrees!. Take out of oven and lay 3 slices of American cheese to form diamonds up the middle!. Cover with foil and reheat for 15-20 minutes at 350 at the reunion!. Sometimes I put in my crockpot to take along and that works well, too!.
I bet you I've had 50 people in the last 20 yrs say OOOH I Do Not like Zuchinni and then later say OMG that Pepper Z is delicious!. So try it in smaller proportions before reunion and then if you like use it! :) Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Jill's Pepper Zuchinni
Melt a cube of margarine in a large 10" frying pan on medium heat on stove top!.
Slice thinly into the pan - one medium onion
Slice in enough small zuchinnis to fill pan to heaping full!.
Sprinkle 1 heaping teaspoon of black pepper over all!.
Let it simmer til onion is clear and zuchinni is tender!.
Take 2 jars of Kraft Bacon Cheddar - you know the little jars that you can use for glasses for you kiddies later!?
Spoon them out - dropping big spoonfuls all over the top of the zuchinni!. Cover til the cheese melts and then stir well!.
Once it is all mixed together - put in a 13x9 buttered baking dish and smooth out!. Then bake for 25-30 minutes at 325 degrees!. Take out of oven and lay 3 slices of American cheese to form diamonds up the middle!. Cover with foil and reheat for 15-20 minutes at 350 at the reunion!. Sometimes I put in my crockpot to take along and that works well, too!.
I bet you I've had 50 people in the last 20 yrs say OOOH I Do Not like Zuchinni and then later say OMG that Pepper Z is delicious!. So try it in smaller proportions before reunion and then if you like use it! :) Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
A family recipeSomething you grew up with!.Why not start a family cookbook!? Pass around a notebook at the reunion and tell everyone to put their favorite recipe or one that has been handed down to them!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
bring something that everyone will remember you buy just look through a cook book and find something you like or you could just bring those little things that are like a hot dog inside a rolled up flaky cover lol forget what they're called Www@FoodAQ@Com
biscuits
rice & veggie salad
marinated veggie salad
stuffed peppers or tomatoes
cucumber & cream cheese sandwiches
cold cut/ cheese/ cracker trayWww@FoodAQ@Com
rice & veggie salad
marinated veggie salad
stuffed peppers or tomatoes
cucumber & cream cheese sandwiches
cold cut/ cheese/ cracker trayWww@FoodAQ@Com
Spinach dip w/ those little cubed bread things!. any sort of platter (veggie, meat and cracker, etc!.)!. BoozeWww@FoodAQ@Com
cole slaw!. Www@FoodAQ@Com