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RainyDay
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Birthday party food
Do you think a cold cut platter, tortellini alfredo and salad would be good enough for 15 people for a Sunday afternoon party? It's just family.
I was also thinking maybe some fresh fruit.
Anything I should add?
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Posted 11/7/18 9:06 AM  |
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Re: Birthday party food
I think you're fine! I'd probably do a hero instead of cold cut platter, but you know your crowd best. Fresh fruit would be a nice addition but all in all, you're good. 
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| Posted 11/7/18 9:07 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Birthday party food
Sounds good!
I might swap the tortellini alfredo for a baked ziti or something only because I know a bunch of people who don't like alfredo sauce- but again, you know your crowd.
But yes, the cold cuts, a pasta dish and a salad are great
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| Posted 11/7/18 9:16 AM |
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b2b777
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Birthday party food
I agree w/ nell bc i hate alfredo sauce lol
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| Posted 11/7/18 9:57 AM |
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LuckyStar
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Birthday party food
Agree about Alfredo. I like the idea of cold cut platters or sandwich/wrap platters. There is always something on a hero that people don’t like.
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| Posted 11/7/18 10:06 AM |
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by Momma2015
I think you're fine! I'd probably do a hero instead of cold cut platter, but you know your crowd best. Fresh fruit would be a nice addition but all in all, you're good.
This. But change Alfredo
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| Posted 11/7/18 10:24 AM |
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RainyDay
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Birthday party food
Ok so can I do a tortellini pasta salad? We have thanksgiving and xmas coming up and we always serve the same penne vodka dish. I am tired of it.
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| Posted 11/7/18 10:31 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by RainyDay
Ok so can I do a tortellini pasta salad? We have thanksgiving and xmas coming up and we always serve the same penne vodka dish. I am tired of it.
Yeah that would be ok.
But if you want a hot dish- what about tortellini with marinara sauce or a baked ziti?
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| Posted 11/7/18 10:33 AM |
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RainyDay
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by RainyDay
Ok so can I do a tortellini pasta salad? We have thanksgiving and xmas coming up and we always serve the same penne vodka dish. I am tired of it.
Yeah that would be ok.
But if you want a hot dish- what about tortellini with marinara sauce or a baked ziti?
Trying to stick away from red sauce
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| Posted 11/7/18 11:17 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Birthday party food
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Posted by RainyDay
Ok so can I do a tortellini pasta salad? We have thanksgiving and xmas coming up and we always serve the same penne vodka dish. I am tired of it.
Yeah that would be ok.
But if you want a hot dish- what about tortellini with marinara sauce or a baked ziti?
Trying to stick away from red sauce
Ok then a cold tortellini salad would be fine
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| Posted 11/7/18 11:20 AM |
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gina409
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Re: Birthday party food
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Posted by RainyDay
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by RainyDay
Ok so can I do a tortellini pasta salad? We have thanksgiving and xmas coming up and we always serve the same penne vodka dish. I am tired of it.
Yeah that would be ok.
But if you want a hot dish- what about tortellini with marinara sauce or a baked ziti?
Trying to stick away from red sauce
Ok then a cold tortellini salad would be fine
I agree
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| Posted 11/7/18 11:39 AM |
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jlm2008
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by NervousNell
Sounds good!
I might swap the tortellini alfredo for a baked ziti or something only because I know a bunch of people who don't like alfredo sauce- but again, you know your crowd.
But yes, the cold cuts, a pasta dish and a salad are great
This. But that's just because I skeeve Alfredo sauce. But if all your crowd likes it, than keep it.
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| Posted 11/7/18 11:42 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Birthday party food
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Posted by NervousNell
Sounds good!
I might swap the tortellini alfredo for a baked ziti or something only because I know a bunch of people who don't like alfredo sauce- but again, you know your crowd.
But yes, the cold cuts, a pasta dish and a salad are great
This. But that's just because I skeeve Alfredo sauce. But if all your crowd likes it, than keep it.
See, I thought I was the only one on the "alfredo is nasty" train.
I see I am not alone though.
That's surprising
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| Posted 11/7/18 11:54 AM |
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RainyDay
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Re: Birthday party food
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Posted by jlm2008
Posted by NervousNell
Sounds good!
I might swap the tortellini alfredo for a baked ziti or something only because I know a bunch of people who don't like alfredo sauce- but again, you know your crowd.
But yes, the cold cuts, a pasta dish and a salad are great
This. But that's just because I skeeve Alfredo sauce. But if all your crowd likes it, than keep it.
See, I thought I was the only one on the "alfredo is nasty" train.
I see I am not alone though.
That's surprising
Not surprising. I didnt start eating it until about a year ago. I grew up hating it.
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| Posted 11/7/18 11:58 AM |
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MrsT809
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Birthday party food
Stupid question but does the cold cut platter come with fixings for making sandwiches? I would say that plus tortellini salad and green salad is great. My family doesn't go crazy food wise so it would be perfect for us.
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| Posted 11/7/18 12:00 PM |
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RainyDay
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by MrsT809
Stupid question but does the cold cut platter come with fixings for making sandwiches? I would say that plus tortellini salad and green salad is great. My family doesn't go crazy food wise so it would be perfect for us.
I would provide lettuce tomato and onion as well as rolls.
I figured this way people can make their sandwich the way they would like it instead of it being premade.
I dont know if a cold cut platter is a stupid idea now? Am I better off just getting heros
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| Posted 11/7/18 12:09 PM |
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by MrsT809
Stupid question but does the cold cut platter come with fixings for making sandwiches? I would say that plus tortellini salad and green salad is great. My family doesn't go crazy food wise so it would be perfect for us.
I would provide lettuce tomato and onion as well as rolls.
I figured this way people can make their sandwich the way they would like it instead of it being premade.
I dont know if a cold cut platter is a stupid idea now? Am I better off just getting heros
Stick to the cold cut platters. I absolutely despise premade heroes but love platters of cold cuts and I can do my own thing.
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Re: Birthday party food
I would do a wrap platter, a cold tortellini salad (replacing the green salad), and maybe a warm dish (chicken francese or something chicken). I like warm food at parties, but that’s just me.
Is anyone a vegetarian?
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| Posted 11/7/18 12:20 PM |
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by MrsT809
Stupid question but does the cold cut platter come with fixings for making sandwiches? I would say that plus tortellini salad and green salad is great. My family doesn't go crazy food wise so it would be perfect for us.
I would provide lettuce tomato and onion as well as rolls.
I figured this way people can make their sandwich the way they would like it instead of it being premade.
I dont know if a cold cut platter is a stupid idea now? Am I better off just getting heros
I would prefer to make my own sandwich. Most people would. Get a variety of rolls and it would be awesome! better than a hero that gets all soggy as leftovers and not everyone will agree on...
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| Posted 11/7/18 12:21 PM |
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by MrsT809
Stupid question but does the cold cut platter come with fixings for making sandwiches? I would say that plus tortellini salad and green salad is great. My family doesn't go crazy food wise so it would be perfect for us.
I would provide lettuce tomato and onion as well as rolls.
I figured this way people can make their sandwich the way they would like it instead of it being premade.
I dont know if a cold cut platter is a stupid idea now? Am I better off just getting heros
If you have the fixings to make a full sandwich I think you're fine. I thought you were just kinda serving meats/cheese and maybe crackers which I'm not sure would have been filling enough with what else you have. But as long as everyone can have a sandwich (or not if they don't want one) then I think you're good to stick with the cold cut platter.
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| Posted 11/7/18 12:22 PM |
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by MrsT809
Stupid question but does the cold cut platter come with fixings for making sandwiches? I would say that plus tortellini salad and green salad is great. My family doesn't go crazy food wise so it would be perfect for us.
I would provide lettuce tomato and onion as well as rolls.
I figured this way people can make their sandwich the way they would like it instead of it being premade.
I dont know if a cold cut platter is a stupid idea now? Am I better off just getting heros
Another vote for sticking with the platter. As long as you put out good rolls and a few different fixings I would totally prefer that to a hero. I really dislike the premade wrap platters.
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| Posted 11/7/18 12:56 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by MrsT809
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by MrsT809
Stupid question but does the cold cut platter come with fixings for making sandwiches? I would say that plus tortellini salad and green salad is great. My family doesn't go crazy food wise so it would be perfect for us.
I would provide lettuce tomato and onion as well as rolls.
I figured this way people can make their sandwich the way they would like it instead of it being premade.
I dont know if a cold cut platter is a stupid idea now? Am I better off just getting heros
Another vote for sticking with the platter. As long as you put out good rolls and a few different fixings I would totally prefer that to a hero. I really dislike the premade wrap platters.
Not a fan of premade wraps either because they always sneak in something I don't like like a gross cheese or feta or something.
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Sounds good. I prefer the cold cut platter to the premade sandwiches. Just make sure you have good rolls, fixings, and condiments. I'd add something like a quiche or zucchini pie as well.
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| Posted 11/7/18 1:32 PM |
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Sounds good. I prefer the cold cut platter to the premade sandwiches. Just make sure you have good rolls, fixings, and condiments. I'd add something like a quiche or zucchini pie as well.
I agree.
I also like having a hot dish and not a fan of swapping the tortellini for another cold tortellini dish. I would leave it as is. But that is my preference.
ETA: I prefer heroes because I always find it a pain in the butt to make my own sandwich at a party. Like i have a plate, napkins, utensils and now I have assemble food. Im just awkward. But I would leave the platter because people are picky and they can select what they want.
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RainyDay
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Re: Birthday party food
Posted by klingklang77
I would do a wrap platter, a cold tortellini salad (replacing the green salad), and maybe a warm dish (chicken francese or something chicken). I like warm food at parties, but that’s just me.
Is anyone a vegetarian?
No vegetarians......I am trying to switch up the food a little because we have christmas and thanksgiving where we always have the same penne al vodka and same chicken francaise dish.
That's why I figured Alfredo but since some said no to Alfredo I figured maybe a cold pasta salad.
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