2nd birthday party cook out

Question

i'm having a 2nd b-day party for my daughter soon and I'm looking for some good cook-out ideas. here's the menu so far (it's for 85 family members of mixed ages)

-hamburgers / hot dogs

-lasagna

-pepperoni calzone

-spinach pie

-baked marinated chicken legs

-macaroni salad

-antipasti

-some type of taco dip

-baked beans

-chips / drinks / birthday cake / ice cream

-possibly some pastries

any other ideas? i'm looking for side dishes or main dishes, no appetizers or desserts please, thanks again!

Answer 1

pasta salad

Answer 2

You already have a lot of good ideas for you menu but, you could also have: corn dogs, fruit bar, potato salad, cole slaw, corn on the cob, pulled pork sandwiches, and pasta salad. I always make ranch pasta salad. Hope that helps you, and have fun!  

Answer 3

Here is a really yummy fruit salad.

YOUR FAVORITE FRUIT SALAD

8 of your favorite fruits, such as

1 cup honeydew melon

1 cup blueberries

1 cup sliced strawberries

etc.

Now combine the fruits with a teaspoon of lemon juice,

4 ounces of Plain yogurt, and some toasted and shredded coconut.

If you want (and I suggest this,) put in refrigerator for 1/2 hour. Serve.

MMMMmmmmm

Answer 4

hey(:

i have a couple of side dishes as well as main

dishes. dang! too bad its not appetizers, i have

tons of those.

here are some sides & meal ideas:

Deviled Eggs

6 or more hard-boiled eggs

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 dash pepper

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar

1/4 cup mayonnaise

Paprika, to taste

Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set whites aside.

In a small bowl mash yolks, then add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika.



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Teriyaki Chicken

Chicken b*****s

Teriyaki Sauce

Honey

Wine

Skin and de-bone the number of chicken b*****s needed. Fix marinade of 1/3 teriyaki, 1/3 honey and 1/3 wine enough to cover the chicken. Let marinate overnight.

Broil on grill until done.



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Crock Pot Chicken

1 whole chicken

1 box stuffing

Prepare stuffing as directed. Stuff cleaned chicken and put into crockpot as is. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour, then on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or until done. You may need to add a little water.

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Cucumbers in Seasoned Rice Vinegar

English or hot house cucumber, lightly peeled and thinly sliced

Seasoned rice vinegar

Mix. You can serve immediately; marinating does not improve this. Nice with Oriental dishes. Or serve the cucumber slices in a bowl and vinegar in a little dipping dish for an hors d'oeuvres. It's not messy and almost a mini finger bowl for the eater.

hope these helped!

enjoy & good luck!