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Gather, Share, and Eat: Easy Meals for Large Groups That Won't Break the Bank
- The Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs. ...
- Tantalizing Tacos. ...
- Perfectly Baked Potatoes. ...
- Pizza Extravaganza. ...
- Mouthwatering Pulled Pork. ...
- Fabulous Fajitas. ...
- Hearty Chili. ...
- Build-Your-Own Sandwiches.
What food can I cook that will last a week? ›
With that said, here are eight batch cooking recipes that'll help you eat well all week.
- Sheet-pan ratatouille. ...
- Creamy lemon and herb pot-roasted chicken. ...
- Slow cooker Moroccan chickpea stew. ...
- Fish stew. ...
- Slow cooker bolognese. ...
- Whole roasted cauliflower. ...
- Sausage casserole. ...
- Sheet-pan stir fry.
How to make food ahead of time for a party? ›
Freezing helps preserve the items, so they taste great on party day. This doesn't have to be done weeks in advance, either. Instead, make sauces, breads, pie crusts and other items that freeze well a few days before the party. Store them in the freezer until the night before.
How to make food in advance? ›
Advanced Meal Prep Tips and Tricks
- Plan Your Meals. 1/14. Cooking more meals at home is good for your health and your wallet. ...
- Choose Easy Recipes. 2/14. Start simple. ...
- Pick Versatile Ingredients. 3/14. ...
- Shop Once. 4/14. ...
- Pick a Prep Day. 5/14. ...
- Think About Cooking Time. 6/14. ...
- Keep the Basics on Hand. 7/14. ...
- Make Extra. 8/14.
What is the cheapest food to feed a crowd? ›
Feed the masses without breaking the bank with these budget-friendly dishes.
- Mexican Lasagne. A spicy lasagne for those of us who love Mexican and Italian food. ...
- Cheese Cob Dip. ...
- The Best Burger in Oz. ...
- Kangaroo Casserole. ...
- Sausage Casserole. ...
- Nanna's golden sausage casserole. ...
- Quiche Lorraine. ...
- Turkey and Pumpkin Lasagne.
What to feed 15 people? ›
- Hearty Baked Penne Pasta. This recipe feeds an army. ...
- Tasty Taco Bar. Everything you need to make your own Taco Bar at home. ...
- Baked Potato Bar. ...
- Crockpot Ham. ...
- Killer Carnitas. ...
- Chicken Spaghetti. ...
- Ham and Cheese Sliders. ...
- Shredded Beef Tacos.
What is the cheapest long lasting food? ›
10 Cheap (and Healthy) Foods that Last a Long Time
- Dried Beans and Lentils. Average Price: Under $2 for a 1-pound bag. ...
- Brown Rice and Other Whole Grains. Average Price: About $2 (depending on where you purchase) for a 1-pound bag. ...
- Frozen Vegetables. ...
- Peanut Butter. ...
- Canned Tuna. ...
- Eggs. ...
- Whey Protein. ...
- Apples.
What homemade food lasts the longest? ›
Soups, stews, and chili are the ideal meal prep because they last a little longer than most meals (up to five or six days) AND they're extremely freezer-friendly. If you're new to meal prep and are nervous about how foods taste after a few days, I recommend starting with a soup, stew, or chili.
What takes all day to cook? ›
11 Time Intensive Recipes Perfect for the Long Weekend
- 01 of 11. Focaccia with Roasted Squash. Con Poulos. ...
- 02 of 11. Cassoulet. ...
- 03 of 11. Croissants. ...
- 04 of 11. Crusty White Bread. ...
- 05 of 11. Smoked and Cured Salmon with Orange Zest. ...
- 06 of 11. Baked Alaska. ...
- 07 of 11. Best-Ever Cold Fried Chicken. ...
- 08 of 11. Moody Tongue's Chocolate Cake.
What is a good meal to serve 20 people? ›
19 Ideas For Easy Meals For Large Groups
- Taco Bar.
- Meatballs.
- Butter Chicken.
- Lasagna.
- Chili.
- Homemade Pizza.
- Baked Pasta.
- Skewers.
Feed-a-crowd recipes
- Spiced salmon with traybaked sag aloo. ...
- Chicken Provençal. ...
- Chicken gyros. ...
- Sharing bavette with blue cheese, beef dripping wedges & ranch salad. ...
- Sticky tamarind tomato & spinach whirl. ...
- Summer vegetable & flatbread platter with dill & mustard dip. ...
- Spring sharing board. ...
- Waste-nothing loaded potato wedges.
What to cook for 14 guests? ›
Dinner party mains
- One-pot chicken chasseur. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ...
- Lamb biryani. A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. ...
- Beef bourguignon with celeriac mash. ...
- Mustard-stuffed chicken. ...
- Goat's cheese & thyme stuffed chicken. ...
- One-pan salmon with roast asparagus. ...
- Butternut chilli. ...
- Smoked salmon & lemon risotto.
What is the fastest food to prepare? ›
54 Fast Dinner Ideas You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less
- One-pot Pasta Limone (15 Minutes) ...
- Pan-seared Fish With Pomegranate Salsa (20 Minutes) ...
- Healthy Chicken Parmesan (20 Minutes) ...
- Spicy Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa (20 Minutes) ...
- Skillet Pepper Steak (15 Minutes) ...
- Cheater's Pad Thai (15 Minutes)
What not to do when meal prepping? ›
How to meal prep: 6 mistakes to avoid
- USING CHEAP PLASTIC CONTAINERS. ...
- YOU PREP WAY TOO MUCH. ...
- YOU'RE MAKING THINGS TOO COMPLICATED. ...
- BATCH COOKING ONE THING FOR A WHOLE WEEK. ...
- NEGLECTING TO SEASON. ...
- OVER OILING.
How can I feed 50 guests cheap? ›
Create a “Bar” and feed everyone cafeteria-style
There are lots of bar ideas out there, such as the Nacho bar, Baked potato bar, Burrito bar, Hot dog bar, Root Beer float bar, Hawaiian Haystacks bar, Sandwich bar, etc. All of these can be done on the cheap, and links to all these ideas can be found below.
What is easy to cook for a large group? ›
When feeding the masses, think big: pastas, one-pot dishes, and food that is perfect for sharing amongst many. Frittatas and slices that are easily divided can be handy for any occasion, as can hearty salads and large bakes.
How do you feed 100 guests on a budget? ›
Serving budget-friendly cuisines like salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes can be a very cost-effective choice. Or, if you're looking for a more casual option, how about a barbeque? Burgers, hot dogs and other grill-oriented foods are sure to be crowd favorites, and they won't rack up a big bill.
What to cook for 30 guests? ›
Feed-a-crowd recipes
- Spiced salmon with traybaked sag aloo. ...
- Chicken Provençal. ...
- Chicken gyros. ...
- Sharing bavette with blue cheese, beef dripping wedges & ranch salad. ...
- Sticky tamarind tomato & spinach whirl. ...
- Summer vegetable & flatbread platter with dill & mustard dip. ...
- Spring sharing board. ...
- Waste-nothing loaded potato wedges.