https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:04:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-444022 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:41:13 +0000 sslm 444022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: @Smurfette: Oooo! Thanks! Those are both awesome ideas!!</p> <p>@Bao: I've never done it before so I'm not sure yet! I have a Brie baker but I haven't decided what to top it with. My sister used to wrap it in phylo pastry which was really good!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443885 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:30:17 +0000 Smurfette 443885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you need more quiches, 2 a person doesn't seem like a lot. What about a skewer with mozzarella, tomato, salami, and basil, with olive oil drizzled over it? Can make someone with salami for the vegetarians. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443831 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:07:09 +0000 Bao 443831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: I think it sounds super yummy! I have a question, how do you make your baked brie? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443807 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:50:57 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 443807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is your party mostly just appetizers? I have a REALLLLLY easy festive main dish you could make (only 3-4 ingredients!)... For 30 ppl I would make 15 thighs/breasts and cut them in half.</p> <p>It's called "cranberry russian chicken"</p> <p>Ingredients (you'll probably need to double this recipe):<br /> - Russian or Catalina Dressing (8 oz bottle)<br /> - 1 packet of onion soup mix<br /> - 1 can of cranberries<br /> - 6-8 chicken thighs (you can use breasts too)</p> <p>Here's the super easy recipe - <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cranberry-sauce-chicken-ii/" rel="nofollow">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cranberry-sauce-chicken-ii/</a> - and I only bake mine for an hour total and it's cooked perfectly (not dry)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443776 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:31:21 +0000 BabyBear 443776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mmm, fried rice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443751 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:54:38 +0000 sslm 443751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBear: Pasta salad is a good idea!</p> <p>What if I made rice to go with the meatballs? Maybe a fried rice? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443744 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:42:32 +0000 BabyBear 443744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: aw, okay! How about making tortellini pasta salad? Actually I'm thinking of all the things I could help you with! That's always a huge hit though! I could probably sit here and name a lot. Haha. Your menu sounds great though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443720 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:20:23 +0000 sslm 443720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBear: It's so yummy! Especially in the bread bowl :) I did chili last year so I wanted something different this time, it was a hit though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443719 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:19:52 +0000 sslm 443719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyLove: Haha! I always try to avoid food threads when I am miles away from dinner!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443679 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:56:52 +0000 BabyLove 443679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmenow- I've seen those too! Those will be next time, so yummy. </p> <p>PS. I'm stuck at work until 7ish and have no food. This conversation is making me sad ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443676 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:55:36 +0000 mrsmenow 443676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyLove: Those are so good! I like doing the little tacos that way too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443662 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:50:41 +0000 BabyBear 443662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it sounds delicious! I am coming over for some spinach dip and bread. YUM!</p> <p>If I think of anything to add that would be easier on you - I'll hop back on. Perhaps make a big crock pot of Chili and people could have like "taco" in a bowl sort of thing. Basically chili, fritos, and cheese. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443660 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:49:40 +0000 sslm 443660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyLove: Yes! The nacho dip is in a pan bigger than a lasagna dish. I bought the biggest sized brie, and we have a ton of hummus and the spinach dip is big too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443658 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:48:28 +0000 BabyLove 443658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They're super easy! I use wonton wrappers instead of the noodles though. Love it. And got it from Pinterest :)</p> <p>7 pm is tricky cause I'm sure some people will have eaten and some will have fasted for the occasion! I'm sure with more quiche you should be good. Assuming the quantity of the dips and such is a lil bigger than the standard? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443651 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:45:58 +0000 mrsmenow 443651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it sounds like you have enough variety for 30 people.</p> <p>If you want to add something I like doing kabobs with a couple different dips for them. I do a hosin-ginger beef with chile-garlic sauce and then a chicken with peanut sauce. I saw a bacon wrapped potato recipe that I really want to give a try on Pinterest today too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443648 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:45:37 +0000 sslm 443648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyLove: Also mini lasagnas sound amazing!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443637 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:41:33 +0000 sslm 443637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyLove: Ooo, thanks for the feedback!! I think you're right about the quiche, 2 per person doesn't seem like enough.</p> <p>The party is at 7, and it's not supposed to be supper, but I know people won't eat a ton before they come. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443633 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:39:54 +0000 .twist. 443633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really have anything to add but it really sounds delicious!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443632 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:37:18 +0000 BabyLove 443632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, what time is the party? Is the plan for this to be their dinner? Disclaimer: I tend to go waaaaay overboard in quantity and that is why I'm about to give you these numbers: </p> <p>I'd probably do more quiche, just in case. Like bump it up to 75? I talked myself out of saying 90. </p> <p>If the meatballs are small, make a lot. People pop them like candy! I'd say 2-3 a person, assuming everyone eats one (I always assume everyone will have one or two or three of everything, hence my overabundance of food every time)</p> <p>And lastly, look to Pinterest (if you have an account already) for inspiration! I have a party coming up. I'm making mini lasagnas. They're easy, layer in muffin pans. I'm also making little pastry balls, using various ingredients/doughs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-my-christmas-party-menu#post-443617 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:31:35 +0000 sslm 443617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would love everyone's input on my party food plans. We're having a party for about 30 people on Saturday. I have no idea how much food I'll need, but here's what I'm planning:</p> <p>- nacho dip with chips (cream cheese/salsa/cheese dip)<br /> - baked brie with baguette<br /> - veggies and hummus (also some pita for the hummus)<br /> - pepperoni and multiple cheeses<br /> - mini quiches (I have 60, is that enough???)<br /> - sweet and sour meatballs (how many should I make??)<br /> - spinach dip in a pumpernickel bread bowl<br /> - fruit tray<br /> - assortment of homemade treats! </p> <p>I'm thinking I need to add some other stuff... but I am not sure what, and it needs to be simple because I am 23 weeks pregnant and already regretting planning this :P</p> <p>What do you guys think? </p>