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Question by Gonetoday: PLEASE HELP!!! Looking for an easy to serve “cooked” recipe for an outdoor party?
My mother’s 80th birthday is next month. We are holding the party outside at my sister’s. It’s the first time she’s ever had a birthday party of more than 5 people. There will be a minimum of fifty (50) people. I am looking for a VERY special recipe (main course, hot) to serve that will not be too difficult to a) make ahead and b) serve outdoors. BBQ’s are out – sister does not have a grill. I was thinking of Jambalaya, but too many people disagreed with the idea because of a) seafood not a favorite & b) too spicy. Stuffed Cabbage (my mother is Polish) is already on the menu and so is kielbasa and chicken. I’m at my wits ends trying to come up with something really special. Any ideas (w/recipes) would be greatly appreciated as this Christian woman is VERY special to us all – she has always given of herself without ever asking for anything.

Also, if you have any REALLY SPECIAL recipes for sides, deserts, etc., I’ll GRATEFULLY take those too, but I must come up with a main course.

Best answer:

Answer by Susan
There is always baked pasta. Use a great shape or penne pasta. Boil pasta to al dente, strain water. Place in a large baking pan and add good quality marinara sauce, shredded mozzerella cheese, oregano, top with grated parmesan and bake for about 25 minutes until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley.

Serve with garlic bread. Easy, tasty and goes with everything.

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