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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OK, DCUMers.

I'm planning a 3 YO birthday party at my house from 4-6pm.  We're on a budget so we tried to limit the number of kids and parents; however, because we invited whole families, we'll end up with around 8 3 year olds and various younger siblings and all the parents.  I was planning on serving cake, snacks (cheese, crackers, vegetables, chips), and drinks.  Are you all saying you'd expect a full dinner?  We don't usually eat until after 7 so I never thought people would want a lot of food at this time (we couldn't do 2-4 because of nap schedules).  We rarely eat pizza because our kids won't eat it, and I can't eat it.  DC won't eat sandwiches except peanut butter, and I don't know enough about the health issues of the invitees to serve PB at a party anyway.  In addition to not wanting to cater an entire meal, I'm afraid if we serve a real meal, there won't be time for the kids to play.

Thoughts?[/quote]

I'd do something resembling real food, since 5-6 is dinnertime for a lot of kids. No need to cater. How about quesadillas? Those are fairly simple. Chicken nuggets are also easy. Pasta salad is also simple (I make with feta cheese and Italian dressing plus cucumbers and tomatoes. Occasionally bulk it up with provolone cheese, ham, and salami. You can also make it with pasta and tortellini). You could also do mac and cheese. If you do a couple of "real food" options plus crackers and cheese and fruit and veggies that should be fine.

Wings are also simple. I make them in the oven. Soy sauce, water, and sugar, pour over wings in a baking dish. Bake for 2 hours or more (you want them tender and nearly falling off the bone). If you want the exact ratios I can post those. They're messy to eat, but very good.

If you aren't serving dinner I would specify that somehow so they know not to expect it. [/quote]

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