TO SERVE AN ARMY

[Duchess]

When you need to feed a gathering of people in a casual atmosphere what do you make?

[QueenBee]

Whatever you make, go with buffet style, and plenty of finger foods. You could go with the usual mac & cheese, or some such pasta casserole. If no one is kosher, maybe a spiral ham. As I type this, some recipes are coming to mind. I will start looking some up and post them here.

[Duchess]

Whatever you make, go with buffet style

I ALWAYS do. You don't think I'm serving people, do you? Noooo.

I want a pot where I can just throw in a bunch of stuff in & voila'.

[ramseycat]

When you need to feed a gathering of people in a casual atmosphere what do you make?

A phone call to the caterer.

[Maggot]

Who cares.........just wear something with plenty of cleavage. When feeding an army.

[Midwest Spy]

Manwiches.

[Duchess]

Maybe I'll cook a ham & go from there. I cooked a turkey recently & even though my home filled with smoke it turned out beautifully.

[SIXFOOTERsez]

I usually break out the turkey frier and fire up the smoker

[Jimbone]

Big pot of chili would work.

[sally]

Jambalaya with garlic bread and a big salad.

[Duchess]

Jambalaya

You make the real deal, don't you? I've made this before with sausage & shrimp but it all started from a box, Zatarains or something like that.

[sally]

Jambalaya

You make the real deal, don't you? I've made this before with sausage & shrimp but it all started from a box, Zatarains or something like that.

The box is ok for a quick meal, but I was talking about the real thing which would probally be more work than you want to do now that I think about it. Ham is probally the easiest. If you need a side these potatoes are always good and easy, the recipe can also be doubled.

Cheesy potatoes

1 stick melted butter
¹⁄₂ tablespoon onion powder
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
1 regular size can of cream of mushroom soup
¹⁄₃ cup sour cream
2 lbs frozen shredded hash browns thawed

Mix all together, place in a large casserole dish and bake at 350 for an hour or untill browned.

[Duchess]

these potatoes are always good and easy

This sounds really wonderful, thank you! I will give you all the credit given the people I would be feeding will know immediately that I wasn't clever enough to come up with this on my own...and thanks for not giving me something with too many steps.

[QueenBee]

Those cheesy potatoes do look good, Sally. Will have to try them myself.

[QueenBee]

This is good for an appetizer or side. I have made it several times, and folks love it. I serve it with the Tostitos scoops chips. IF you have leftovers, it does keep well.

Texas Caviar


Ingredients
2 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
2 fresh medium jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 small onion, cut into small dice
¹⁄₂ yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into small dice
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil (not extra virgin)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons ground cumin

Directions
1. Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 2 days. Before serving, adjust seasonings to taste, adding extra vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.