I went with King Ranch Chicken, multiplied. I added broccoli florets (frozen, for cost and time considerations). I kept it milder than I would have done for home, and got lots of compliments and requests for the recipe. I roasted a lot of root vegetables to go on the side, with lemon tahini mint dressing. Success! Thanks for all the good ideas, people.
And for the vegetarians, just up the mushroom and veggies, and use vegetable stock. Then I would make a gigantic green salad for all and call it a day!
Thanks June! OK so last time I made it there were four of us, and we ate a lot, and I froze two separate portions for my mother in law, and the guests took leftovers and we ate it again so, um, that's 10 generous portions? But we were pigs so really 12? It's a beast.
Freestyle? Oh no, is this another silly diet or 'life style'?
You could make two batches of chilli: one vegetarian and one meat. That way you could economize on the sides: corn bread, chips, cheese, sliced scallions, salsa, and all the other fixings you like. This would also allow you to make most of the meal ahead of time and it's easy to keep it warm while serving.
Hey, Carla. What I meant by freestyle is, omnivores. Though that is a dying breed, right?
I like the chili idea a lot--have done that before--but this happens to be a meal for actors and musicians prior to a performance, so may need to go milder.
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And for the vegetarians, just up the mushroom and veggies, and use vegetable stock. Then I would make a gigantic green salad for all and call it a day!
You could make two batches of chilli: one vegetarian and one meat. That way you could economize on the sides: corn bread, chips, cheese, sliced scallions, salsa, and all the other fixings you like. This would also allow you to make most of the meal ahead of time and it's easy to keep it warm while serving.
I like the chili idea a lot--have done that before--but this happens to be a meal for actors and musicians prior to a performance, so may need to go milder.