Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really hate the taco bar idea that pops up every thread.

+1

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Why?

DP. I think it’s because it’s on every thread and sounds like cafeteria food. It’s the new baked ziti.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love taco bars but only if you make the guac and a meat that isn’t ground beef, and also make restaurant refried beans. I like to do one with Fish tacos, sriracha lime crema, cilantro/parsley and an Asian slaw. I put out homemade guacamole, salsa, tomatoes, beans and cotijo and cheddar cheeses. Homemade margaritas add to it as well and are so easy to make squeezing fresh lime.

This fancy taco bar sounds amazing. A basic taco bar sounds like something I’d find in my kid’s cafeteria. I’d eat the hell out of it there too but I feel like you could do better than basic at your home for a bunch of adults.

OP wants to keep prices down. Once you add fish and not ground beef, it gets more pricey.

Yeah, it’ll definitely cost more but not seem like she got catering by a middle school cafeteria. Trade-offs.

Fajitas, with lots of grilled or roasted veg.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love taco bars but only if you make the guac and a meat that isn’t ground beef, and also make restaurant refried beans. I like to do one with Fish tacos, sriracha lime crema, cilantro/parsley and an Asian slaw. I put out homemade guacamole, salsa, tomatoes, beans and cotijo and cheddar cheeses. Homemade margaritas add to it as well and are so easy to make squeezing fresh lime.

This fancy taco bar sounds amazing. A basic taco bar sounds like something I’d find in my kid’s cafeteria. I’d eat the hell out of it there too but I feel like you could do better than basic at your home for a bunch of adults.

OP wants to keep prices down. Once you add fish and not ground beef, it gets more pricey.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A lot of indian food is vegetarian. What about a few indian dishes with varying levels of heat? Also, fyi college women ARE adults.

Ah, the "Indian food is so simple to make" poster.

LOL!

This makes me laugh. Thanks.

Lasagna can be done ahead, which is key for me. Big salad and bread and you are done. Buy some cookies for dessert or make this easy Bundt Chocolate Chocolate Cake from a mix. It’s very rich so slices a can be thin and can bake he night before.

https://marginmakingmom.com/triple-chocolate-bundt-cake-from-a-mix/

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really hate the taco bar idea that pops up every thread.

+1

.

Why?

Anonymous wrote:I love taco bars but only if you make the guac and a meat that isn’t ground beef, and also make restaurant refried beans. I like to do one with Fish tacos, sriracha lime crema, cilantro/parsley and an Asian slaw. I put out homemade guacamole, salsa, tomatoes, beans and cotijo and cheddar cheeses. Homemade margaritas add to it as well and are so easy to make squeezing fresh lime.

This fancy taco bar sounds amazing. A basic taco bar sounds like something I’d find in my kid’s cafeteria. I’d eat the hell out of it there too but I feel like you could do better than basic at your home for a bunch of adults.

College women are adults.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really hate the taco bar idea that pops up every thread.

+1

It's easy, affirdable, versatile/sonething for everyone, and can easily feed large groups....basically an answer to Op's question.

Anonymous wrote:I really hate the taco bar idea that pops up every thread.

+1

So many good ideas here. I like the Mediterranean and taco bar options plus a green salad because it seems like there's always someone you don't know about who is not eating gluten or dairy or something. Nice and customizable.

I'd make Mexican.

A tray of bean and cheese enchiladas in red sauce and a tray of spinach, zucchini, corn, and pepper enchiladas in green sauce.

Serve with rice, a green salad (greens, radish, cucumber, pepper), pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and various hot sauces or salsas such as traditional salsa, a fruit salsa, and a really hot one. Have lime wedges for squeezing and maybe jalapeño slices for garnish. Also serve with lots of chips. Maybe queso.

For dessert I'd have something with cinnamon and something with citrus.

Drinks: seltzer, white wine, sodas, lemonades, etc... Can make spritzers or drink something by itself (assuming many are not 21).

I should add the vegetarian is Bangladeshi, so my very white, German/Polish self will not go near trying to cook Indian. I love the Mediterranean idea and enchiladas with some really good homemade guac.