Need an idea for a main dish

JennyLo26

Good morning Ladies,

I am hosting a mini baby shower for a friend at my house in two weeks and need an idea for a good main dish. I am looking for a casserole-type dish that I can pre-make and pull out of the oven when ready. Or if not a casserole, maybe something easy that can serve a lot of people? Its about 14 of us (men and women) so it needs to be big or I need to make 2.

I have already done the lasagna thing with this same group so I need a new go-to dish.

 Help me!!!

Thanks in advance!

MRSaphrodites

I saw this recipe recently on the food network. It looked so easy and yummy. The way the recipe is set up the pork is to be used in tacos, but I say just make the pork and sides instead. gl

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/30890488/ns/today_food_and_wine-today_food_recipe/

 

Wife2DJ

I always do a potato lasagna, easy, cheap

Virginny

What about a casserole with chicken, veggies and wild rice? My parents used to make a chicken, broccoli and rice casserole that was super easy.

Another fave of mine is baked macaroni and cheese w/ caramelized shallots served with goat cheese crumbles on top...

MRSaphrodites

It just occured to me. You can make a brisket that I always make. It's super super easy, cheap, and you'll look like a genious in the kitchen.

1 large brisket (not low sodium, and the one that comes with the seasonings)

2 large onions cut in half

1 container of beef broth

2 beers (your favorite)

water (just enough to cover crockpot)

Pour beer and broth into crock pot. Mix in seasoning package into liquids. Rinse brisket, then put into crockpot. Put onion halfs right on top of brisket and fill with water until everything is covered (brisket will float, this is normal) You can sprinkle with a little salt (preferably kosher) for more taste. Cover and let cook for 12-13 hours. This will be the most tender and yummy piece of meat ever!! It's simply splendid. Gl!!

JennyLo26

Those are all great ideas.....but sound a bit complicated for me  lol. Im a rookie people!

 What about baked ziti?

MRSaphrodites

Jenny both suggestions I made are a one pot meal. You just put all the ingredients in one pot, turn the crockpot on and that's it. It can't get any easier than that.

karenlisa714

These may not be big enough for 14 people, but you could easily make 2 of these and put it in the oven. This is SO EASY it is unbelievable. instead of just layering the chicken breasts in I would shred the chicken before hand, it would be a lot easier to serve.

http://wwwbunnysovencom.blogspot.com/2009/06/southwestern-chicken-and-rice-casserole.html

 This is also delicious and easy. Also, same thing- shred the chicken beforehand.

http://savour-fare.com/2009/05/05/easy-chicken-chilaquiles/

Here's a fun pasta salad recipe:

http://blogchef.net/blt-pasta-salad-recipe/

Skillet Smashed Potatoes - good side dish:

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/loris-skillet-smashed-potatoes-recipe.html

I have made this a few times and it is super easy. You can prepare the sauce in advance and just warm it up before tossing it with the pasta which takes about  8 minutes to cook! Totally easy and definitely something you can do right when the party gets started. Also tastes decent cold.

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?category=6&recipe=112

For a dessert/snack, these are amazing:

http://thelunacafe.com/rhubarb-cardamom-lime-muffins/

Just check out tastespotting.com for tons of amazing recipes... I have been cooking every night and use this site all the time! it is the best!  I'm a cooking rookie too so if I can make any of these, so can you!

Mrs_Rod

Ina Garten has a great recipe for shrimp scampi that is done in the oven.  I'm sure if you can get it on her website.  GL!!

doris03

OMG you guys are making me so hungry - must.eat.lunch.NOW! LOL

southmiamiwifejen

At what time is the baby shower? Can you play it off as a brunch? I have a really good recipe for a hash brown casserole with ham and cheese, but it's definitely more of a breakfast-y, brunch-y dish than something you'd serve late i the afternoon.

JennyLo26

MRSaphrodites:

Jenny both suggestions I made are a one pot meal. You just put all the ingredients in one pot, turn the crockpot on and that's it. It can't get any easier than that.

I just read it again and you are right! Im sorry! I guess I got intimidaded by all the ingredients lol.

JennyLo26

Thank you for all these suggestions Ladies! I'm going to read them in detail when I get home. I'll let you know what i decide!