[Tyler520]

Looking for recipe ideas that can be made in bulk for a largish group (15-20 people) for a 4-year old's birthday, that adults will also enjoy eating.

So far the only item i have down is a good mac n cheese recipe i have - otherwise drawing a lot of blanks.

unfortunately, she has the typical palate (or, lack thereof) of a 4-year old. I want to make things she likes, but I will also need to make things other people will like and actually eat, or it's gonna be a pretty boring, stark choice of foods. her go-to's are quesadillas, ham and cheese sandwiches, breaded chicken tenderloins.

i could probably roll with those, but afraid of 'adulting' them up too much where the kids won't eat them?

any suggestions?

 

[Kelvin Green]

I would reverse thinking. Cook for the adults and then add the things the 4 year old likes. Example Cook Good Shredded Beef or Chicken Tacos or Fajitas, loaded nachos, etc for adults… fill in quesadilla for kids.

 

[cheflayne]

ham and cheese quiche
griiled ham and cheese sandwich casserole
chicken tenders, stuff half of them and make interesting dipping sauces
taco/enchilada/etc casserole of some sort
flatbread pizza
lasagna

 

[kuan]

A couple bags of IKEA meatballs along with their "sauce."

Beanie Weenies.

Or how about grilling hot dogs and putting out a set of adult toppings. Pico de Gallo, diced avocado, grilled jalapenos.

 

[butzy]

Mini pizza's

Snack things, fingerfood and yes, use sauces for extra spice
Little meatballs, cheese, sausage, all cut and with one of those little flag-tooth picks in them (and gherkins, olives etc for adults and adventerous kids)

 

[mike9]

Our grandkids parties are/were always had a pot luck element to them. There were burgers and hotdogs, on the grill, condiments, mustard, ketchup, relish, chili and onions for adults, etc. People brought mac & cheese, salads, slaw, etc. Always three coolers, two for beer and one for juices and water. (I'm amazed at how much beer a five yr. old gets for their birthday - LOL)