Ok, I'm gearing up for the big day and I need some help. I usually do some sort of meat and rolls for sandwiches, mac & cheese, pork & sauerkraut, and various apps. I'm thinking about skipping the pork this year. Thoughts?
Meatballs
Roast beef (w/rolls)
Crockpot mac & cheese
Baked brie
0602's pretzel dip
Buffalo chicken dip
Any other ideas? Should I make a ziti? I feel like I need another side bu then that feels like a lot of pasta.
Keep in mind that we're the end of the parade route, so by the time people get to my house at 5-6pm, this is all drunk food to fill people's bellies. That's the only reason I don't have a salad or anything on there but I guess I could add it?
Re: Help with NYD menu
Def a veggie tray. They have them for $7.99 in BJs with dip included if you are a member there. I think your menu is fine.
Here's mine this year:
italian roast pork (with mini rolls)
mac n cheese in crock
hot dogs and sauerkraut
tomato pie
and either vegetarian or vegetable soup (whichever my friend decides to make)
then I will probably do hoagie dip and the girls are bringing bean salsa, spinach dip, canolli dip and I will have cookies and mini brownies
so many people come and go all night and usually bring food with them so I think this is more than enough. more importantly how much beer??? i think i need to grab a few cases besides the wine since its a very long night ahead of us
Jonathan Dean 4.5.08
Anna Capri 5.4.11
What about Champagne? Need the bubbly to celebrate if the Jokers come in first again.....
Jonathan Dean 4.5.08
Anna Capri 5.4.11
True. Hmm maybe I can make it the day before and then just reheat. I'm trying to conserve time. Or do the hot dog thing - drunk people will love hot dogs, right?
Kel - your menu looks great. The italian roast pork is a good one. Instead of just deli roast beef in aus jus I was thinking about doing this recipe - http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/crock-pot-french-dip-sandwich/
Thought it might be something different. What do you think? I'm still trying to find the perfect beef recipe.
And for beer - I think the hubs has it covered. We have so much beer in our basement, it's ridiculous. I thought you were supposed to drink beer, not collect it I've told him.
I got a couple of bottles of bubbly for me -- I may need to run out and get more. DH's bday is the 30th, then NYE, then NYD.... it's going to be a long couple of days!
for parties, I usually just go to Dad's Stuffing and order the roast beef. they cook it fresh and give you a container of gravy for each pound. All you need to do is throw it in with the gravy and heat and it's delicious
Jonathan Dean 4.5.08
Anna Capri 5.4.11
We do a pork loin but if you go with hot dogs then get the mini pigs in a blanket. They're always a huge hit!
Is there some secret beer hoarding club that I don't know about? Because my hubs totally does this too!
lol...i was just going to say the same thing
we are doing a crock pot of meatballs and i'll likely bake ziti.
leftover candy/cookies/cakes for dessert.
nuts, chips and dips.
a case of canned beer and a bottle of wine.
we are having the drunkies come over as well.