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  • Any ideas for Easter lunch/dinner for 18-20 ? Waht are you having for Easter lunch/dinner?

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    Old 04-07-2011, 12:06 PM
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    Five of my children are in the church choir and they will need to go to sing at both the early and late service. I think lunch will be at 3 or so. Any ideas for a meal that is festive yet will not do me in financially and time wise? Several of us have allergies so we make everything from scratch but I can adjust recipes no problem. Unfortuantely because ham is seasoned that is out for us. I have no problems not serving dessert and letting adults and kids a like have the plastic Easter eggs with candies. LOL Any items I could make ahead might be nice too.

    Could you share what you are doing?
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    Old 04-07-2011, 12:11 PM
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    Why don't you fix chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner rolls and a dessert.

    Cassroles

    also now I am surfing to see if I can help you find some meals on a buget for Easter.

    http://www.bettycrocker.com/menus-ho...-easter-dinner
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    Old 04-07-2011, 12:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by craftybear
    Why don't you fix chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner rolls and a dessert.

    Casseroles

    also now I am surfing to see if I can help you find some meals on a buget for Easter.

    http://www.bettycrocker.com/menus-ho...-easter-dinner
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    Old 04-07-2011, 12:19 PM
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    I love making home made chicken or beef and noodles for family gatherings. It holds well and everyone loves it. A salad and bread and you have a complete meal :D:D:D
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    Old 04-07-2011, 12:39 PM
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    Afternoon brunch or a fancy meal? Egg allergies??

    Waffles/pancakes
    Crepes - make ahead & warm up
    French toast casserole (made ahead of time)
    monkey bread
    hash browns
    Fresh fruit salad
    breakfast pizza
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    Old 04-07-2011, 12:50 PM
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    I wouldn't even have a CLUE!!! I sure don't envy you. I don't have a clue what we're having for Easter lunch and dinner. LOL I absolutely HATE to cook and clean.
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    Old 04-07-2011, 01:17 PM
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    Since you are in CA where it is warm, maybe do a nice chef salad. You could put the basics out and put extras on the side for everyone to choose as they see fit. Kind of like a salad bar at home. Most salad things can easily be done the day before.
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    Old 04-07-2011, 01:30 PM
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    Im making reservations! No way am I making a big dinner for just 2 people, lol!
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    Old 04-07-2011, 01:32 PM
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    Why not make a turkey dinner with all the trimmings? Yum! It's good any time of year.
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    Old 04-07-2011, 01:43 PM
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    How about a la carte.....
    ....a platter of buns
    ....a platter of lunch meat
    ....a platter of sliced cheese
    ....a green bean casserole
    ....a cold noodle salad
    ....deviled eggs
    ....bbq beans
    ....pigs in a blanket
    ....nacho platter
    ....cupcakes
    ....quiche or 3
    ....relish tray
    ....chips and dips

    ....hope this may help..... :)
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