Suggestions for food for big family dinner?

Stargal

Anyone have any good suggestions for salads/side orders that are easy enough to make (or buy!) and will serve a lot of people?

I'm graduating on Tuesday (whoo-hoo!) and going to be having about 25 people over for dinner in the evening time. We've sorted out the main courses (lasagne or chicken curry) but I need ideas for what to serve with them.

I was thinking of just putting loads of bowls of side orders on the table and people could help themselves - but really need suggestions for what these should be!! Just loads of salads? Maybe a couple of hot things?

I'm usually pretty good with this kind of thing but er, obviously not this time :rolleyes:

Agent Smith

have you thought about a Vegiterian Option?

Stargal

Nah, they're all meat-eaters (don't worry, I checked!)

Beruthiel

Superquinn do lovely Caesar salad's and different types of garlic bread which would be great with lasagne especially.

Stargal

Good idea, I'll check out Superquinn - readymade salads could be good. Was thinking I was going to have to do all the work!

jdivision

Caprese salad is always a good option, easy to make as well. I'd advise using sea salt and a good balsamic vinegar. Doing something with roasted bell peppers is also incredibly easy