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Buffet Recipes
The following buffet recipes will help you plan the perfect buffet. Buffets are an easy way to host a large party and allows more time for socializing, by cutting back on kitchen and serving duties. A buffet can be as casual or formal depending on the occasion. The first thing to do when planning any party with food is to plan the menu. Once that is done, write up your shopping list. Also check to make sure you have enough dishes, flatware, glasses, napkins, serving utensils and vessels. You may decide to purchase disposable goods, and also may need warming trays, sterno, and chafing frames.
When creating a shopping list, use this as a guide:
• Count on 3 drinks per guest.
• Count on 4 to 6 hors d'oeuvres per person if you're serving a meal. If you're just serving hors d'oeuvres with cocktails, the amount goes up to 12 pieces per person.
• Provide guests with non-alcoholic drink choices.
• A portion of meat per person is 1/4 to 1/3 pound.
• Assume some of your guests will be vegetarians.
• A portion of vegetables, rice, pasta, or salad is 1/2 cup.
• A 9-inch pie or tart (after a large meal) will serve 8 to 10.
Buffet Menu Ideas
Buffet Menu One
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken
Sausage & Peppers
Meatballs
Roasted Potatoes
Cole Slaw
Garlic Green Beans
Ziti in Marinara Sauce
Serve with rolls, butter and desserts
Buffet Menu Two
Lasagna
Baked Ham with Honey Glaze
Hot Roast Beef with Gravy
Barbequed Chicken Wings
Roasted Potatoes
Cole Slaw
Macaroni Salad
Vegetable Medley
Serve with rolls, butter and desserts
Buffet Menu Three
Stir Fry Beef
Shredded Barbecued Pork
Chicken Marsala
Chilled Shrimp
Potato Salad
Steamed Broccoli
Tossed Green Salad
Seasoned Rice
Serve with rolls, butter and desserts
Buffet Menu Four - Cold Buffet
Deli Cold Cuts Assortment
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Serve with rolls, butter and desserts
Buffet Menu Five
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Baby Back Ribs
Fried Chicken
Hot Sliced Turkey in Gravy
Baked Beans
Deviled Eggs
Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad
Fried Potatoes
Serve with rolls, butter and desserts
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