Well, look here, if you’re gonna have folks over for dinner, you gotta have some grub! None of that fancy-schmancy stuff, just good, fill-yer-belly kinda food.
First off, don’t go breakin’ the bank. You ain’t gotta order no lobster or caviar. Think simple! Them folks are comin’ to see you, not eat like a king.
- Maybe get some of them big ol’ trays from the store. You know, the ones with the cheese and crackers? People love pickin’ at that stuff.
- And don’t forget the meat! Get some meatballs, maybe some little sausages. Easy to heat up and put out.
Now, let’s talk about somethin’ hot. You gotta have somethin’ warm to fill ’em up.
I seen this fella make a stew once, with beer in it! Sounds crazy, but it was good. He just threw a bunch of meat and vegetables in a pot, poured in some beer, and let it simmer all day. People raved about it! If you ain’t much for beer cookin’, just make a big pot of chili. Everyone likes chili.
And what about a salad? But not just any salad. I heard tell of a cornbread salad. Yeah, you heard right! Cornbread crumbled up in a salad. Sounds weird, but folks said it was a hit. Or, you know, just toss some lettuce and tomatoes together. Ain’t gotta be fancy.
Don’t forget the shrimp! Get some of them little cooked shrimps and make a marinade. Just throw some oil and vinegar and spices together. Let them shrimps soak it up, and they’ll be tasty as can be. People love pickin’ at shrimp!
Now, for the sweet stuff. Gotta have somethin’ for dessert.
You can order a cake from the store, or if you’re feelin’ fancy, make somethin’ yourself. A simple cobbler is always good. Just throw some fruit in a pan, top it with a biscuit mix, and bake it up. Easy peasy.
And don’t forget the drinks! Have plenty of iced tea or lemonade. And maybe some of that fizzy water stuff, if you wanna get fancy. Or just a big ol’ pitcher of water with some lemon slices.
Most important thing is, don’t stress yourself out. Ain’t gotta be perfect. Just make enough food to go around, and make sure everyone has a good time. They ain’t gonna remember if the napkins matched the tablecloth. They’re gonna remember the laughs and the good company.
So there you have it. Some ideas for your dinner party food. Now go on and get cookin’! And don’t forget to enjoy yourself!
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