What to cook - 6 adults / 3 children

cs49 · 01-07-2011, 20:39

I'm entertaining on Sunday and need to cook for 3 adults and 3 kids.

Any suggestions on what I can cook that is easy to prepare and doesn't take hours to cook please?

_radioamerica · 01-07-2011, 20:58

How about a big lasagna and some garlic bread? Or a big bowl of chilli, rice and a few sides like quacamoli (sp) sour cream, tortillas and the like?

Angiekav · 02-07-2011, 21:11

What about a roast chicken with some salad and crusty bread.

Annie1fortennis · 02-07-2011, 21:29

How old are the kids? Not sure if young kids would like lasagne.

I would go along with roast chicken or chicken pieces (if they are meat eaters), salad, garlic bread and a few dips. Then a nice simple pud.

stud u like · 02-07-2011, 21:31

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Originally Posted by Annie1fortennis

How old are the kids? Not sure if young kids would like lasagne.

I would go along with roast chicken or chicken pieces (if they are meat eaters), salad, garlic bread and a few dips. Then a nice simple pud.

Why wouldn't young kids like lasagne? It is the type of mushy food they like.

Annie1fortennis · 02-07-2011, 21:44

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Originally Posted by stud u like

Why wouldn't young kids like lasagne? It is the type of mushy food they like.

Some young kids don't like food they haven't seen before. I once went out with a friend with kids and they were a night mare. Friend ordered them plain pasta and they wouldn't eat it because the chef sprinkled parsley on top....

crosscut · 03-07-2011, 01:11

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Originally Posted by Annie1fortennis

Some young kids don't like food they haven't seen before.

For some kids, sure. But if that was the case across the board then we'd all still be eating baby food and rusks. While I agree children can be a bit picky, most should be used to spag bol - meat and pasta. Not a great leap from that to Lasagne.

A bol sauce doesn't take long, say 40 - 50 minutes, the bechamel in 20 mins (crack on with that while the bol is simmering), then 20 mins in the oven. From prep to out of the oven in less than an hour and a half. With salad and garlic bread. Or for kids that don't like salad, do some chips to go with it. Job done.

You could always do a veg bol sauce. By the time its sandwiched between the pasta and bechamel, the kids won't realise they're getting something fresh and healthy. Would certainly make up for the chips if they don't want salad. It's just as tasty, if not more so.

whoever,hey · 03-07-2011, 10:31

I didn't grow up eating pasta so wouldn't have liked to eat it.

stud u like · 03-07-2011, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Annie1fortennis

Some young kids don't like food they haven't seen before. I once went out with a friend with kids and they were a night mare. Friend ordered them plain pasta and they wouldn't eat it because the chef sprinkled parsley on top....

My mother never let me play those type mind games.

We ate what we were given or went hungry.

earthling13 · 03-07-2011, 11:26

I'm a bit late on this one but on a day like today I would have gone for a help yourself buffet with something like a cottage pie or lasgne, a selection of cold meats, cheese, breads and loads of salad.

earthling13 · 06-07-2011, 12:15

What did you do in the end?

01-07-2011, 20:39	#1
cs49 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 254	What to cook - 6 adults / 3 children I'm entertaining on Sunday and need to cook for 3 adults and 3 kids. Any suggestions on what I can cook that is easy to prepare and doesn't take hours to cook please?

01-07-2011, 20:58	#2
_radioamerica Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wagner Posts: 4,632	How about a big lasagna and some garlic bread? Or a big bowl of chilli, rice and a few sides like quacamoli (sp) sour cream, tortillas and the like?

02-07-2011, 21:11	#3
Angiekav Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lllanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells Posts: 134	What about a roast chicken with some salad and crusty bread.

02-07-2011, 21:29	#4
Annie1fortennis Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 889	How old are the kids? Not sure if young kids would like lasagne. I would go along with roast chicken or chicken pieces (if they are meat eaters), salad, garlic bread and a few dips. Then a nice simple pud.

02-07-2011, 21:31	#5
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Quote: Originally Posted by Annie1fortennis How old are the kids? Not sure if young kids would like lasagne. I would go along with roast chicken or chicken pieces (if they are meat eaters), salad, garlic bread and a few dips. Then a nice simple pud. Why wouldn't young kids like lasagne? It is the type of mushy food they like.

02-07-2011, 21:44	#6
Annie1fortennis Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 889	Quote: Originally Posted by stud u like Why wouldn't young kids like lasagne? It is the type of mushy food they like. Some young kids don't like food they haven't seen before. I once went out with a friend with kids and they were a night mare. Friend ordered them plain pasta and they wouldn't eat it because the chef sprinkled parsley on top....

03-07-2011, 01:11	#7
crosscut Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 195	Quote: Originally Posted by Annie1fortennis Some young kids don't like food they haven't seen before. For some kids, sure. But if that was the case across the board then we'd all still be eating baby food and rusks. While I agree children can be a bit picky, most should be used to spag bol - meat and pasta. Not a great leap from that to Lasagne. A bol sauce doesn't take long, say 40 - 50 minutes, the bechamel in 20 mins (crack on with that while the bol is simmering), then 20 mins in the oven. From prep to out of the oven in less than an hour and a half. With salad and garlic bread. Or for kids that don't like salad, do some chips to go with it. Job done. You could always do a veg bol sauce. By the time its sandwiched between the pasta and bechamel, the kids won't realise they're getting something fresh and healthy. Would certainly make up for the chips if they don't want salad. It's just as tasty, if not more so.

03-07-2011, 10:31	#8
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	I didn't grow up eating pasta so wouldn't have liked to eat it.

03-07-2011, 11:17	#9
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Quote: Originally Posted by Annie1fortennis Some young kids don't like food they haven't seen before. I once went out with a friend with kids and they were a night mare. Friend ordered them plain pasta and they wouldn't eat it because the chef sprinkled parsley on top.... My mother never let me play those type mind games. We ate what we were given or went hungry.

03-07-2011, 11:26	#10
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	I'm a bit late on this one but on a day like today I would have gone for a help yourself buffet with something like a cottage pie or lasgne, a selection of cold meats, cheese, breads and loads of salad.

06-07-2011, 12:15	#11
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	What did you do in the end?

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