Dinner Party for 16, what to cook?

[z4chris99]

I have 16 for supper, I was going to cook chicken/sun dried tomatoes in tarragon cream sauce type thing, because I know how to make it and it would be fairly cheap / not much prep..

throwing it out to the PH masses, what else is cheap and easy to make in bulk?

Cheers

Chris

[dazco]

Chicken in a garlic white wine 'stew'

[Ilikebeaver]

Chili con carne. Slow cooked using braising steak pieces rather than mince though which gives it a twist.
Use chipotle paste to give it authentic Mexican spicy smokiness.

My go to meal for big gatherings

[Fishtigua]

Access to a camel?



That'll keep the buggers quiet.

[miniman]

Beef stew / in beer / bourginon - get some nice beef from a butcher, cook for 5-6 hours, an extra hour while everyone arrives doesn't hurt.

Side: proper dauphinoise - will sit hot covered with foil for at least an hour. I have a great recipe if you want it.

[Gargamel]

Similar, Lasagna, garlic bread and a good salad, easy to make (even the day before) and just re heat.

Alternatively any large beef stew/stroganof affair.

[z4chris99]

Fishtigua said:

Access to a camel?



That'll keep the buggers quiet.

we do that exact dish, but with a goat we have buried in the desert for a day..

YUMMY

not so great for london dinner parties however.

[z4chris99]

dazco said:

Chicken in a garlic white wine 'stew'

liking this option..

recipe? chicken thighs i presume.

[evoivboy]

1/2 baby melon and prawns, curried mayonnaise
roast sirloin of beef, wild mushroom and maderia sauce
roast pots, snap peas, carrot batons, green bean medley
rum and banana bread and butter pud, clotted cream
there you go
done easy

[dazco]

z4chris99 said:

dazco said:

Chicken in a garlic white wine 'stew'

liking this option..

recipe? chicken thighs i presume.

Any chicken pieces with bone attached.

I shall seek a recipe

[dazco]

This is basically what I do, I do not add vinegar though.

http://www.grouprecipes.com/57161/spanish-garlic-c...

[Mobile Chicane]

Ilikebeaver said:

Chili con carne. Slow cooked using braising steak pieces rather than mince though which gives it a twist.
Use chipotle paste to give it authentic Mexican spicy smokiness.

My go to meal for big gatherings

Mine too.

'Jailhouse Chili' with a big pot of rice, plus garlic bread, guacamole, sour cream, grated cheese, salsa, etc on the side.

Fish pie is the other alternative, only this is nowhere near as cheap to make as it once was.