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Party for 75 people
Lindsey
05/03/12
Hi Ellen! Thanks so much for this site! It's incredible!
I'm planning a 30th birthday party (surprise) for about 75 invited people. I have hired a pig roaster who will provide the pig, (plus rolls and sauce), cole slaw, potato salad, and baked beans. I was going to make a meatless ziti for non-pig eaters, as well as a tossed salad, and maybe cornbread?. I'm just not sure how much to make - 8 lbs dry pasta for the ziti? Is the cornbread too much?
Also, I was going to make some homemade desserts (small peanut butter balls) as well as buy a sheet cake. Do I need more?

Thanks!
Lindsey

BEBE r
05/07/12
How many cups of Jambalaya would a 36 cup HEAVY pot hold?
ellen
05/09/12
Hi Lindsey,
Yes, 8 pounds s just about right. Cornbread is fine, but is a lot of last minute oven- since you also have the pasta to deal with- you need a full sheet or a 2 layer half sheet, and the peanut butter ba;ls will be fine. Make them 2-bite size.
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