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XP: menu help

I am throwing a bbq for 11 people.  It'll be on a Sunday at noon and is an anniversary party.  I think light apps should be fine since it is at noon, plus I'm trying to keep it sort-of healthy.

Drinks -- cooler of beer, champagne, pink lemonade, water, coffee

Appetizers -- strawberries, veggie tray

Main -- beef kabobs (beef, cherry tomatoes, onions, red/yellow/green peppers), grilled chicken

Sides -- pasta salad, spinach salad, rolls, chips

Dessert -- cupcakes

What would you change/add? TIA

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Re: XP: menu help

  • I think it sounds good. 

    My personal tweeks- replace the coffee with iced tea.  Move the strawberries to dessert and have a few things to dip them in- chocolate, powdered sugar, and fruit dip.  For another app I'd do a shrimp spread/dip thing (I have a simple recipe if you want it).  I'd consider one other side- a potato salad, broccoli slaw/salad, baked beans.

  • There are lots of veggies on there.  You have a veggie tray, grilled vegetables, and a salad.  Consider switching the veggie tray for a cheese and cracker tray with grapes.

    I would also move the strawberries to dessert if you pair them with sour cream and brown sugar; just dip the berry in the one, then the other.  So good!

  • Drinks- I don't know your guests tastes but I can say that I'm not a fan of champagne and I hate beer. If I wanted to drink- I'd want a bottle of wine there to chose from too.
    Appetizers- maybe add a 'cool veggie pizza' (kraftfoods.com has a great recipe- easy and cheap) or something else. I'm undecided on the strawberries- but totally recommend the dip suggestions from other posters.

    Sounds Delish!

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