Great food for a party?

Question

I want something unique for a party I'm having. I don't want the usual pizza, sloppy joes or burgers. I'd like it to not have any kind of red meat or peppers in it Any good ideas?

Answer 1

veggie sushi, fruit salad (http://z.about.com/d/thaifood/1/0/U/6/fruitsaladinpineapple2.JPG), some kind of international food

Answer 2

Greek food is always great for a party and it keeps the veg heads happy too. Homemade hummus is easy if you have a food processor and a little goes a very long way. Whole foods has a great selection of prepared Greek inspired foods. A selection of olives, feta cheese and rustic bread make for a great party tray that pops with flavor and great colors. Also take a shallow bowl and put olive oil in it with about 5 drops of balsamic vinaigrette in it with a sprinkle of dried basil and oregano with a small dash of pepper. Dolmades (stuffed grapes leaves) are also sold at wholefoods. I would throw together some hummus and baba ghanoush (eggplant dip) onto an over sized plate with some pita on the side. Spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) can also be purchased. These are all great foods that make you feel happy and are great for parties because they are handheld. If you are over 21 pick up some ouzo. OPA!

Answer 3

I am serving mexican for Super bowl...mexican chicken and mexi beef(you could sub ground turkey) with all of the yummy sides...soft and hard shells/lettuce/tomatoes/greenonions/quacomole/sour cream/refried beans/ salsa



mexi chicken: pack of boneless skinless boobs/ can of Rotell mexican fiesta tomatoes with chilies(undrained)/can of green chilies/pack of taco seasoning/cumin/crushes garlic/ simmer all of it until the chick is done and will pull apart with a fork.



do the mexi "beef " the way that the pack calls for...have fun

Answer 4

BBQ chicken,or chicken kabobs w/veggies, twice baked potatoes, yeast rolls, homemade baked beans, grilled yellow squash, and some sweet/sour cocktail drink. Now I'm officially hungry!

Answer 5

hot wings, spring rolls, fruits bowl and chocolate & coconut macaroons for sweet nice ending hhmmmm

Answer 6

well the only thing left is chicken,fish, & vegeterian food.

Answer 7

chips and dip!

they're pretty awesome!

oh and ice cream if possible!

:D

Answer 8

Well this is one scrumptious meal and easy, I hope you try it sometimes you will be a hit!!!!

Grilled margarita chicken, with black beans on Spanish rice and mango salsa or Pico de Gallo. or Monterey Chicken either one. You can't go wrong there! For dessert

Fried bananas (so simple)!! OMG soo good!!!

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Just do this :

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Then plate, put real whipped cream over and drizzle with chocolate syrup, crushed nuts and coconut! They will love you forever!!!!

Recipes below

Cook your black beans if they are dried soak them over night then cook the next morning. Meanwhile make your salsa.

Just wash & dry your chicken breast, put them in a shallow container. Pour some non alcohol margarita mix(in a bottle) over the chicken. Let marinade for an hour.

Prepare your rice, while your chicken is marinating.

Get your charcoal ready it will only take 10 minutes to actually grill the chicken.

Mango Salsa

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This has sweet bell peppers & a little bit of jalapeño, it is wonderful you won't be sorry!!!!

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 small onion, finely chopped

Juice of 1 lime

1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small fresh hot chili pepper

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Spanish Rice

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1 1/8 C. lard (solid white animal fat -- see note)

1 qt. uncooked long-grain rice

5 C. warm tap water

1-1/4 C. each, sliced: green bell pepper and white onion

1 C. pureed fresh tomato

1 Tbsp. each: chicken stock base and ground cumin (cominos)

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1-1/2 tsp. paprika

Melt lard into a large, wide pot over high heat. Add rice and bring to a boil in the lard; stir frequently. Cook rice over high heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Strain off lard. Return rice to large, wide 3-quart pot. Add water, bell pepper, onion, tomato, chicken base, cumin, pepper and paprika. Cook over high heat 20 minutes until rice begins to expand. Cover with foil and transfer to 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and mix rice to evenly distribute vegetables.

Margarita Chicken

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4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

1 C. Liquid Margarita Mix

Fresh Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Pour margarita mix over chicken breast and let marinate for 2 hours in refrigerator.

When ready to prepare drain and dust with black pepper to taste. If you do not have a grill use a iron skillet and bring to medium high temperature and spray an oil coating into pan and braise chicken breast until done on each side. Place chicken breast atop of black beans and serve with a serving of your favorite Mexican rice and a generous helping of mango salsa or Pico de Gallo .

Black beans

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2 (15.5 oz.) Cans of Black Beans or 1 lb of cook dried

1/2 tsp. Sugar

1/2 tsp. Chili Powder

1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

Place in sauce pan and mix through. Let simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes. Place beans on the bottom of plate. They should cover the middle of the plate. Place Chicken Breast in the middle, your serving of rice on the side, a generous helping of Pico de Gallo and sprinkle with a tablespoon of crushed tortilla chips (optional).

Pico de Gallo

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1/2 C. Diced Onions

1/2 C. Diced Tomatoes

2 Tbsp. Chopped Cilantro

***optional use sweet peppers or Diced Jalapeño to taste (Omit the seeds)Dice both tomatoes and onions. Chop cilantro, and add enough diced jalapeño seeds to suit your desired hotness. Mix together, and serve.

Or Monterey Chicken

1 boneless skinless Chicken Breast

2 tsp. Barbecue Sauce (she recommends Bull's Eye)

2 slices of well crisped Bacon

1/4 C. mixture of Monterey Jack and Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Methods/steps

Pound chicken breast until it is somewhat flattened, and season with salt and pepper. Spray Pam in a nonstick skillet, and cook chicken breast until it is done. Transfer to a serving plate. Top chicken breast with Barbecue sauce, bacon, and cheese. Broil chicken breast in the oven, or melt the cheese in a microwave. Sprinkle with a small amount of cold chopped tomatoes and chives.