We'll be having a reception of about 60 people at the church hall after Peanut's baptism in June. I'm looking for recipes for finger and party food that will withstand the June heat and that I can prepare over the next few weeks in advance. [more inside]
posted by romakimmy on May 10, 2013 - 15 answers

Need suggestions for seafood entrees that will hold up well (not get rubbery or slimy or unsafe) for a couple of hours on a buffet table. Soups/stews OK--we'll have access to a crock pot.
posted by elizeh on Dec 24, 2012 - 12 answers

Recommend me some good, veggie oriented or diet friendly finger foods for a holiday party. [more inside]
posted by Feantari on Nov 29, 2012 - 13 answers

Best way to serve crepes as appetizers? [more inside]
posted by Pademelon on Nov 28, 2012 - 10 answers

Black and white or panda themed party food. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone on Sep 20, 2012 - 19 answers

My husband's extended family is renting a beach house this summer and each family is going to cook one night's meal for about 30 people. We want to do a low country boil, which is generally potatoes, corn cobs, sausage and shrimp with Old Bay seasoning boiled together. We can jazz it up by adding crabs or other kinds of shellfish, but I'm looking for another non-seafood item to go with the meal. I'm not a huge fan of seafood, and one other family doesn't like it much either, so I'm trying to think of something extra we could make so we have another choice besides the sausage. I could also use some suggestions for side dishes and desserts. My husband is a chef and keeps proclaiming that since it's his vacation he shouldn't have to plan or cook, so I want to try to do this without bothering him too much, but still impress him.
posted by saffry on Jun 15, 2011 - 17 answers

I need more ideas for "game night" food! I've done curry and chili in the past, and am tossing around lasagna and gumbo as possibilities in the future, but want more options. Since every cooking question is special, there is [more inside]
posted by itesser on Feb 26, 2009 - 15 answers

I have a few couple holiday parties coming up and I'd like a great dish to bring. I'd like it to be not to difficult, not too expensive, possible to make/assemble ahead, and travel well. [more inside]
posted by beccaj on Nov 18, 2008 - 14 answers

Looking for some good make-ahead appetizer recipes for an upcoming afternoon get-together. [more inside]
posted by smalls on Aug 27, 2008 - 14 answers

So let's say, hypothetically, I wanted to throw a party of some kind, themed around monster movies. The twist, though, is that we'll be rooting for the monsters. To this end, I want to find human-shaped food. [crunchy bits inside]
posted by wanderingmind on Jan 11, 2005 - 33 answers