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holiday party vent
I volunteered to have a class party with spouses at my house on December 11th. We all decided to bring appetizers. Now everyone is starting to talk about what they are brining. One person mentioned deviled eggs, another green bean casserole and another is brining a candy tray. Not really what I had in mind when I said appetizers. I think DH and I will have to grab dinner before the party now.
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What did you have in mind? The candy tray might be a cop-out, but then again some people make awesome candy.
Deviled egg's is a pretty standard app, and green bean casserole is edging toward side-dish. I don't really see the problem.
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How many couples? Are there other people invited you could reach out to and ask to bring something substantial? If not, I don't think it'd be terrible to approach these girls and say, "guys, we need something to make a meal out of".
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there is going to be 9 couples including us.
I think this sounds like a good idea. I know it's not what you had in mind exactly, but I know I personally have a hard time telling guests to bring something else, because I feel like it's generous of them to bring anything at all.
However, if people ask what to bring, feel free to offer guidance.
But when you say appetizers, people are not expecting a meal. If you wanted a meal, you should have said "who wants to bring salad, who wants to bring protein, and who wants to bring side dishes?"
I understand that green bean casserole isn't the poshest of dishes, but it's substantial and it's a fan favorite for a LOT of people. Get off your high horse, and if you want something from people use your words.
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Okay don't judge if you don't know the situation. I am a full time medical student. I cook home made meals every night of the week. I won't be out of school until 3:30 with a party that starts at 7pm. My husband won't be home until around 6pm. Which doesn't give us enough time to prepare for the party and have a meal with all the dishes cleaned up.
There are enough couples to still come up with a rounded out menu. Call or email the remaining 6 individually and ask for filling finger foods that a meal can be made out of.
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Sounds to me like you need a store-bought cookie tray.
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Cocktail parties normally don't involve a full course meal. There's nothing wrong with assigning appetizers or making suggestions. You might want to because green been casserole is neither an appetizer, nor is it appetizING.
I had a appetizer party for my birthday last month. I served potato skins, buffalo wings, chips and dip, zucchini chips (baked slices coated with olive oil, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese), roasted garlic cloves and bruschetta, and spinach dip with sourdough bread. We also barbecued drumsticks to have something more substantial since there was a substantial amount of alcohol.
A cocktail party is usually a clue that guests are on their own for dinner.
so why are you throwing a party that you really don't have the time to properly prepare for? and when people told you what they were bringing and you didn't like it, why didn't you say anything then? is your current plan to stand at the door and knock people's pyrex out of their hands if you don't like what's inside?
Having an appetizer party doesn't mean that you are having a meal though. I stick by my original response- if you want something heartier do it yourself. Meatballs are super easy or pick up a deli tray on your way home.
I like something sweet after any food so a candy tray is a nice addition.
Seriously girl... I can't even believe you gave that comment a response.
Your original post makes perfect sense... I would email the girls back (if you feel comfortable doing so) and be like "maybe appetizers wasn't the best word... how about happy hour hor d'ourves?"
Yea, because appetizers is just SO confusing. No, don't explain it differently, tell her, "That's not an appetizer, how about bacon wrapped asparagus spears, or perhaps spinach artichoke dip?"
Could you find a meatballs in a crock pot recipe? That way they could be cooking while you are in class? Or maybe they don't take that long to heat up in a crock pot, but that might help you out if you are crunched for time.
FWIW I totally expect appetizer parties to fill me up. Mayhaps that's because I don't execute self control though