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Azriel
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08-01-2000

Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 7:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
Put a couple of packages of cocktail smoky sausages in a crock pot and add a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce. This is always a hit at my parties.

Cut up a package of Velveeta cheese and melt in a crockpot or microwave. Add one can chili - no beans. Take one can of beef tamales, remove wrappers and chop coarsely and add it to the chili cheese mixture. Heat thoroughly and serve with tortilla or corn chips. If you like a hot spicy dip use hot chili and/or tamales. The first time I saw someone prepare this tamale dip, I thought it would be disgusting, but it's delicious!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
so dd is having a luau for her 13th birthday. at first she said she just wanted pizza. now she is wanting it to be more of a buffet (like you have at your parties, mom) where the food is out and the kids can just graze.
her first choice was beef tender
uh, that would be a no. 2nd choice, my love?
well, mom, kids like junk but shouldn't it be luau themed??

ok..any ideas of junky luau food? LOL and just to confuse things more things that don't need to stay piping hot?

Canesfan
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12-29-2006

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 8:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Canesfan a private message Print Post    
Try kraftfoods.com. There might be some good ideas at that site.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

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great minds..been there! LOL

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 8:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Annie, why not cook what you want to cook for the birthday and decorate the table with leis, little umbrellas and shells etc, to make it look like a luau

Serve pineapple, strawberries etc., on one tray..that is very Hawaiian

The Luau we went to served pork roast, poi (which is very gross lol) and all sorts of salads/pastas and food. Fish too.

Just have dd make the menu and then decorate it like a luau - don't forget to download some Hawaiian music.
Here is a couple pictures the one we went to.







Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 8:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Dole.com has lot's of great recipes as well.

Love the Luau pictures Skootz!!!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Skootz, that's what I was thinking too. I got all sorts of wonderful, kitchy stuff from Oriental Trading (with her approval of course! LOL)
i am definitely going to do some kind of sweet/sour meatball and a queso type dip. fruit kabobs also. but i am just drawing a blank on other foods. when i do a buffet it's usually things like salmon, shrimp, bruschettas, phyllo cups ect. I am stuck on kid options that isn't just cr@p, doesn't need to be piping hot. She is picturing the table just like my parties where there are many options all laid out.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 9:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Love Kraftfoods.com

Treasure
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06-26-2002

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Treasure a private message Print Post    
Texannie, I am not a cook of any sort. But I did spend a couple of years in Hawaii.

You want cold and Hawaiian? Cold Salmon pieces. They use it alone or in salads with cold shrimp. Or if you think the kids might be adventurous? Put out a little raw salmon pieces. To keep it cold put crushed ice in a shallow bowl and put the plate of fish, or salad or shrimp on it. I saw that done all the time.

Pork is a staple at every luau. A pork roast cooked in what every way you do it and then pull apart the meat with forks or something.

Of course, the traditional way would be to dig a pit in your backyard, put coals or the equivalent in it and fire it up for a few hours. lay a bed of palm fronds and put a whole pig (with an apple in it's mouth) on it and cover the pig with banana leaves. Put hot coals on top of it and let it cook all day. LOLOL

Fried rice with shrimp is another common dish in Hawaii. It had pieces of shrimp and little pieces of scrambled egg and chopped green onion in it. It also might be served cold or warm. As long as it isn't greasy from cooking, of course.

Also maybe you could try some chunks of coconut to add for the fruit. One plate of pineapple chunks and one plate of coconut chunks. Teach the kids that at a buffet you use a toothpick to pick up and eat the chunked stuff. OR.....put out some chopsticks, too. That might be fun for them to try. ehehe

Drinks can be cold tea or fruit juices. But maybe the kids would just rather have their soda pops.

I loved eating out in Hawaii!!!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
don't think i am going to spring for smoked salmon for 13 year olds! LOL
keep the ideas coming, these are great!

Treasure
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06-26-2002

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 9:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Treasure a private message Print Post    
LOL I know. Salmon is expensive. But they don't use Smoked Salmon. They use fresh Salmon.

Anyway, you can substitute what ever kind of fish is least expensive in your area.

Gee wish I could afford to fly back to Hawaii. Just for a meal! ehehe

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 10:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
I'd put a grilled mini-weiner on a toothpick with a piece of pineapple.

Definitely fresh fruit -- maybe displayed inside hollowed-out watermelon.

Colorful punch in bowl for drinks.


Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
got this link in email today:

Quick and easy superbowl snacks

Justavice
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11-22-2005

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 11:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justavice a private message Print Post    
What about Ham and Pineapple Pizza? And Hawaiian Punch?

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 12:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
since the young princess wants alot of food options, i am toying around with
sweet & sour meatballs and or the weenies
cheese dip in hawaiin bread
lots of fruit
found some palm tree and dolphin cookie cutters on line (for $1 each..can't figure out how much shipping on that would be! LOL)
think i might do pb&j and ham & cheese sandwiches in those shapes.
found some recipes that sounded good too from www.recipezaar.com
Honey Ham Wraps
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can underwood ham spread
3 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 teaspoon honey
2 8-inch flour tortillas
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup mustard
2 tablespoons honey

With a mixer, combine the ham and cheese.
Add 1 teaspoon honey, onion and pineapple.
Spread half the mixture on one tortilla to 1/2" from the edge.
Roll up from one edge.
Wrap in plastic wrap.
Repeat with the remaining mixture and tortilla.
Refrigerate 2-8 hours.
Cut each roll in 1/2" slices.
For the dipping sauce, combine mayonnaise, mustard and 2 T honey


Deli Apple Wraps Recipe #180680
3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large tart apple, preferably Granny Smith
4 ounces cheddar cheese (I use a reduced fat variety)
4 ounces deli turkey, thinly sliced

Mix together the yogurt, mayo and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside for dipping.
Core the apple and cut into 16 uniform wedges.
Slice the cheese into 16 equal sized wedges. The 2 inch square blocks of cheese work especially well for this.
Cut the turkey into 16 1-inch strips.
Start with a wedge of apple, top with cheese. Take the turkey ribbon and wrap around the little parcel. Repeat.
Serve wedges and dip together.


TwistaRoni's from Rachel Ray
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/?q=node/6139/print
sourcream potato chip chicken fingers
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/?q=re...chicken-tenders
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and a whole bunch of bowls of chips and M&M's all around too! LOL

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
great link LT!!

Babyruth
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07-19-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 12:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyruth a private message Print Post    
How about something coconut? Cookies? Or a sheet cake with coconut frosting?

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 12:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
thanks for reminding me baby, i saw a recipe for coconut chicken bites!

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 1:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Annie, the ham wraps sound great. I like all the things you've already thought of. If you do a tray of fresh veggies and another of some fruits, the sandwiches, meatballs, Hawaiian bread with dip and chips, you've got a lot of stuff already. No need to kill yourself making a lot more.

Isn't there a Garden Ridge Pottery store not too far from you? They have tons of luau decor, utensils, what-nots like the tree and cookie cutters and little things to spruce up the plates with.

Bananas and a whole pineapple would be great for the centerpiece. You could use fake banana leaves. One hula skirt can fit across the front of your serving table, too.

When is this party? I have tablecloth, tiki tongs, bowls, tiki silverware, not sure what else, if you'd like to borrow it. We could meet halfway like in Columbus or I could send it.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 2:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
How about coconut shrimp? Or rice with pineapple, macadamia nuts, and raisins(and ham bits, if you eat ham). Hmmm, just found a Hawaiian Rice Pilafn 2041,DIY_14014_2273382,00.html, here.

Fruit and shrimp kebabs would be easy to prepare and make, and fun to eat. Pineapple kebabs with ice cream would be yummy, too.

Sweet and sour meatballs, or sweet and sour shrimp, would be good, too.

Somewhere, I have a recipe for a pina colada cake. It's got pineapple and coconut in it, and rum (although you can use rum extract instead). It's a lovely cake, too. If you want it, send me an email.

Go to your local Party City (or whatever party store you have). They'll have a TON of kitschy decorations. We had a luau theme for a company summer picnic one year, and I was in charge of the picnic. I went and bought leis for everyone, pin up palm trees and other things, fake flowers and shells for centerpieces.

Hilo Hattie's (a Hawaiian store, but they have a shop here in San Diego) has all sorts of yummy goodies, too. Macadamia nuts, kona coffee chocolates... you could shop online if you don't have a store near you, and buy all sorts of little goodies for party favors. They give you a shell necklace when you walk in the store, too (too bad I don't have enough to give you for party favors!).

If you have a Cost Plus World Market, they also sell little packages and tins of macadamia nuts in various flavors (the Mauna Loa maui onion and garlic ones are to die for!).

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 7:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Now you tell me, Grace!!!! I ordered all sorts of fun stuff from Oriental Trading. Even a 6' blow up limbo set! LOL
I've been to Hilo Hattie's in Hawaii, that is a fun store!!!

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 8:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
LOL at the 6 foot blow up limbo set! Oh, I forgot about shells for decor. That's a good idea, however I'd stay away from the Kona Coffee Chocolates for teens.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

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Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 8:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
ordered this ring toss game too!



Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 1:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Oh for games you could have a hula hoop contest, a hula hoop race (two people inside the hoop), or guess how many shells are in a jar contest.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 9:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I do need to get some hula hoops!!!!

got dd the cutest outfit yesterday. we had gotten her a darling grass skirt (green with flowers on the waist band). got a bright pink tee and capri's to wear under it and bright tourquoise flip flops, earrings and bracelet.
(and for less than $25!!!)