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RevLinda48 06/30/14 |
I'm cooking for 225 in about 3 weeks. My part of the event is to provide everything except the meat. They asked for it to be an American Picnic them. I'll be having the following:
Fresh watermelon slices (for 200)
The salads can be made up ahead but I don't know when to start the corn. I will only have to use the stove top for the mushrooms and the corn. And I'll only use the oven for the mac n' cheese and the beans. I'm grateful for your site and I have sent a donation not too long ago. Thank you for all of the wonderful info! |
ellen 06/30/14 |
Hi again, Linda, This is what I would do for this size party:
Assorted cheese and crackers (for 225)
Sauteed Burgundy Mushrooms (for the steaks) Corn cobettes (for 225)- 1 per person
Mac n' Cheese (for 200)- 1 pound pasta per 10, 1 quart white sauce per pound, 1/2 to 1 pound cheese per pound. You don't need the box; see my classic mac and cheese or my bargain mac and cheese on the Big Pots page. I dust the pans w/ Parm after greasing/buttering, and throw in about 1/4 cup Parm with the melting cheeses, for flavor and salt. You cqan even do French fried onions (the same ones used for green bean casseroles) for topping- tasty. Southern Style Baked Beans (for 225)- 18 pounds dry beans. Make some meatless. You want to end up with 3 gallons per 100
Potato Salad (for 125?)- nope, everyone takes some; at least 70 pounds of potatoes, for at least 7 gallons
Lemon Bars (for 125?) Enjoy. Get help. |
RevLinda48 06/30/14 |
Thank you, Ellen. The only thing you didn't address is when to start the corn and how the heck do I keep it warm? I'm thinking maybe I should nix the cobette idea and go with succatash. What do you think? |
ellen 07/01/14 |
If you want to do the cobbettes, use the preheated ice chest explained in the potato bar page to make a warming oven it really will keep them several hours. Barely cook them- just thawed and heat through thoroughly- before transferring to the chests. Yes, succotash is easier, but corn cobs are more fun. |