Anonymous
12/02/2013 21:17
Subject: If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
Anonymous wrote:What kind of BBQ did you make in the slow cooker? I am looking for a recipe?
Place chicken or pork in Crock Pot. Add bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce. Cook on low for 6 hours or more. Shred meat with fork. We serve with the slider sized potato rolls. The pulled chicken could also take on a mexican theme for tacos, or just sour cream, cheese, whatever.
Anonymous
12/02/2013 21:14
Subject: If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
What kind of BBQ did you make in the slow cooker? I am looking for a recipe?
Anonymous
12/02/2013 20:52
Subject: If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like fun! could be stressful but it doesn't have to be. It's always good to ask the guests what their thoughts are and if they have allergies of some type.
Suggestions:
Crockpot chili - meat and meatless
Pasta -red sauce, white sauce, meat or meatless served with salad. People can add their own sauce/meat.
Taco night - provide all ingredients and people can make their own.
BBQ - you can still grill in the winter or use the oven. I made crockpot BBQ just yesterday.
Turkey -chicken-ham with whatever sidings
Chinese carry out - party platters
Eating out - each party pays and treat for all or divide by # of adults, or whatever they order + tax&tips. However we don't usually let the host pay for their meals, hopefully, your guests will do that.
Have Vegetable and fruit platter available at all times, so it's not always carbs.
There's always a couple of people that doesn't like what is being served so it's best to let everyone know ahead of time. Or there's always a few that are very specific on something.
I like PP's list. If you want to eat out, I'd suggest lunch or places that won't break the budget. DC prices can be a little staggering for people who don't live here (if they're not from NYC or San Francisco that is).
Anonymous
12/02/2013 15:06
Subject: If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
Ask them to decide on the menu one or two nights. Make it a fun thing: it's their turn to get to decide!
One day of take-out; simple roasted chicken; pasta; stew; pizza.
One day of take-out; simple roasted chicken; pasta; stew; pizza.
Anonymous
12/02/2013 14:31
Subject: If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
A strada can be used for breakfast or lunch. Nice to have an egg dish in the house for someone that wants that. It can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving. Leftovers from it are good too. You can use leftover ham from Christmas if you have one or just cook eggs and biscuits to go with a ham. You can also make soup and sandwich from leftovers and the whole family can get involved. The rest of the meals might be fun to have at restaurants.
Anonymous
12/02/2013 12:12
Subject: If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
I keep my usual breakfast foods in the house: bread/bagels for toasting, waffles, cereal, oatmeal. Various toppings for the toast. Usually my husband will cook breakfast one day (bacon, eggs, homefries.)
Lunch is usually sandwiches or leftovers.
Our families aren't too picky, and for a few days I can live with just having less exotic foods. Over Christmas we'd probably be having a big Christmas dinner (ham or turkey) so leftovers from that would fill a few days.
OP--what is in your inlaws' box? Knowing what they do eat might help us make suggestions.
Lunch is usually sandwiches or leftovers.
Our families aren't too picky, and for a few days I can live with just having less exotic foods. Over Christmas we'd probably be having a big Christmas dinner (ham or turkey) so leftovers from that would fill a few days.
OP--what is in your inlaws' box? Knowing what they do eat might help us make suggestions.
Anonymous
12/02/2013 11:50
Subject: If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
Sounds like fun! could be stressful but it doesn't have to be. It's always good to ask the guests what their thoughts are and if they have allergies of some type.
Suggestions:
Crockpot chili - meat and meatless
Pasta -red sauce, white sauce, meat or meatless served with salad. People can add their own sauce/meat.
Taco night - provide all ingredients and people can make their own.
BBQ - you can still grill in the winter or use the oven. I made crockpot BBQ just yesterday.
Turkey -chicken-ham with whatever sidings
Chinese carry out - party platters
Eating out - each party pays and treat for all or divide by # of adults, or whatever they order + tax&tips. However we don't usually let the host pay for their meals, hopefully, your guests will do that.
Have Vegetable and fruit platter available at all times, so it's not always carbs.
There's always a couple of people that doesn't like what is being served so it's best to let everyone know ahead of time. Or there's always a few that are very specific on something.
Suggestions:
Crockpot chili - meat and meatless
Pasta -red sauce, white sauce, meat or meatless served with salad. People can add their own sauce/meat.
Taco night - provide all ingredients and people can make their own.
BBQ - you can still grill in the winter or use the oven. I made crockpot BBQ just yesterday.
Turkey -chicken-ham with whatever sidings
Chinese carry out - party platters
Eating out - each party pays and treat for all or divide by # of adults, or whatever they order + tax&tips. However we don't usually let the host pay for their meals, hopefully, your guests will do that.
Have Vegetable and fruit platter available at all times, so it's not always carbs.
There's always a couple of people that doesn't like what is being served so it's best to let everyone know ahead of time. Or there's always a few that are very specific on something.
Anonymous
12/02/2013 10:53
Subject: If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
I usually let people fend for their breakfast and lunch on days I have work. If I'm off, then I'll make omelettes or pancakes for breakfast because I enjoy cooking. For lunch, it's usually left over meat with a salad. For dinner, I do rotisserie chicken + veggies, taco salad with carrot soup, taco bowls, or carbonara pasta.
Anonymous
12/02/2013 10:53
Subject: Re:If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
I like to make a one pot thing and let people come and go as they please. A hearty Italian wedding soup (meatballs) or Sausage soup (both recipes from Giada, I think but very simple), chicken tortilla in crock pot, chili, etc, can be eaten alone, with bread or over pasta or rice.
Anonymous
12/02/2013 10:50
Subject: Re:If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
We usually talk in advance so we know if and when they are planning to eat at our house. We also talk a out what types of meals will work. To be honest most people who stay with us either eat out or bring their own food. I do usually get bagels a d cream cheese for breakfast and that's about it.
Anonymous
12/02/2013 10:44
Subject: If you have guests staying for 4-5 days, what do you serve
We will have family staying over for christmas for up to 5 days (some only staying 3). They (Dh's family) are pretty picky eaters, and won't complain but just won't eat food they aren't familiar with. I'm trying not to make it a carb fest like it usually is (bagels and cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, pasta for dinners) but I'm having trouble thinking beyond their box and my own.
When you have guests staying over, what kinds of breakfast/lunch foods do you have on hand, how often is it "fend for yourself"? Any advice? thanks
When you have guests staying over, what kinds of breakfast/lunch foods do you have on hand, how often is it "fend for yourself"? Any advice? thanks