www.recipesforacrowd.com is a website that offers meal planning for large groups.

Check out Gardner’s Bakery (1560 Post Rd. in Plover) for discounts on rolls and buns.  Call ahead to make large orders @ 715-345-2627

Summer BBQ/Cook-out:  The POP owns a giant propane grill, equipped to sizzle enough meat for our large POP family.

Cuts of meat can be seasoned, rubbed with a blend of spices, slathered in BBQ or marinaded in a dressing of your choice.  An easy and delicious marinade is 2 parts Italian dressing+1 part soy sauce+minced garlic.  Soak the meat for a few hours ahead of time or overnight until they’re ready to throw on the hot grill.

• CHICKEN:  Breasts or (legs/quarters are generally less expensive) 
• PORK:  Porkchops are great grilled and can be found on special/sale throughout the summer.
• SHISHKABOBS:  Cut up your meat and marinade with fresh vegetables, such as mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, onions and cherry tomatoes.  Just skewer and grill! 
• CLASSIC MEATS:  brats, hamburgers, hot dogs. 
• CHILI DOGS-add chili, diced onions and shredded cheese to your menu for a fun chili dog night.  (Canned chili works well as a topping).
• POLSKA KIELBASA/POLISH SAUSAGE:  A Stevens Point favorite!  Serve on brat buns & don’t forget the sauerkraut!

 Soups:  (great to pair w/ sandwich or salad)

• Split Pea~  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/hearty-split-pea-soup/detail.aspx
• Potato~  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/plain-potato-soup/detail.aspx
• Broccoli cheese~  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/broccoli-cheese-soup/detail.aspx
• Tomato~  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/basil-tomato-soup/detail.aspx
• Chicken Noodle~  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/quick-and-easy-chicken-noodle-soup/detail.aspx 
• Minestrone~  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/30-minute-minestrone/detail.aspx

breakfast for dinner:  BRINNER!  Try any of the following:

• Scrambled eggs
• Pancakes
• French toast
• Hashbrowns
• Sausage or bacon
• Fruit
• Muffins

Fiesta Thursday!

• TACOS:  all you need is seasoned ground beef in one Nesco; perhaps some beans kept warm in another.  Top off the hard-shell or soft-shell tacos with an assortment of ready to serve toppings such as:  lettuce, tomatoes, onions, black olives, salsa, sour cream and shredded cheese.
• NACHOS:  Same as above, except over tortilla chips and warm nacho cheese to top it off!
• TACO SALADS:  Another possibility using the same simple ingredients J 
• ENCHILADAS:  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/beef-enchiladas-ii/detail.aspx                                                                       www.allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-chicken-enchiladas/detail.aspx
• FAJITAS:  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooked-steak-fajitas/detail.aspx

Italian Favorites:

• Lasagna~  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/lasagna-helper/detail.aspx www.allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-lasagna-ii/detail.aspx
• Manicotti~  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-to-stuff-manicotti/detail.aspx
• Marinara, Pesto or Alfredo sauce over pasta

Potato bar:

• BAKED POTATOES:  Keep the taters warm until guests top them off with some of these possibilities:  Chili, diced ham, bacon crumbles, shredded cheese or cheese sauce, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, steamed broccoli, sour cream and chives.

Hot meat:

• MEAT served from crockpot or Nesco is as easy as it gets!  Serve meat on rolls for HOT SANDWICHES or serve with gravy to top a plate of PASTA or RICE or POTATOES.
• MEATS could include beef roasts, pork roasts, ham, ground beef, chicken and turkey.

Sub sandwich bar:

• BUILD your own SUBS, just supply the rolls, deli meats, sliced cheeses, tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, olives, onions…POP will supply the condiments.

Premade/cater:  (popular choice to those of you who have the funding and want to serve, but are not able to prepare a meal)

• PIZZA:  Dominos 345-0901, Pizza Hut 341-4500, Little Caesars 345-2345
• ARBYS:  5700 US Highway 10  (715) 342-0950   or   3115 Church St.  (715) 345-7888
• COPPS:  Fried or rotisserie chicken, ribs, meatloaf and plenty of deli items available.  3256 Church St. (715) 344-2290
• TRIGS:  1600 Academy Ave.   (715) 341-0200

Main Dishes:  Depending on the main dish prepared, some great sides to complete your meal could include a pasta, rice or potato dish, a salad, cooked vegetables or fresh cut veggies, fruit or fruit salad, baked beans, breads; whatever tickles your tastebuds.

• RICE & BEANS:  Complete with a smoked sausage or other favorite meat.  OR spice up simple rice & beans into a Jambalaya or gumbo with additional meats veggies and sauces.
• STIRFRY:  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/stir-fried-vegetables-with-chicken-or-pork/detail.aspx
• STROGANOFF:  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-chicken-stroganoff/detail.aspx
• DUMPLINGS:  www.allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-chicken-and-dumplings/detail.aspx

More coming soon!