Cook Talk

luau
anna
05/28/07 		we're planning a luau for aabout 70 adults. we're having shrimp and boneles pork as the meats. what kind of side dishes do you suggest? and what about drinks?
ellen
05/28/07 		Welcome to your your kanes & wahinis.

For a tropical direction without particular authenticity, roasted sweet potatoes and/or a good hot rice pilaf or vegetable fried rice, a vaguely eastern mixed veggie- lots of good blends are new, such as "zen mix". A cold mixed salad such as marinated artichoke hearts and peppers. A pineapple chutney or salsa. A beautiful fruit platter with melons and pineapples, papaya and strawberries.

Desserts, maybe guava cake, coconut custard, banana pudidng.

Check out these sites:
www.heavenlyhulagrams.com/planning.html
www.alohafriendsluau.com/recipes.html

You want 3/4 of the amount for 100 for 70 people.

For drinks, how about spirited punches:
Mai Tais
Tropical Punch
Pina Coladas for a Crowd
Lime Rum Slush
a Spirited Luau Punch or Banana Punch
Rum is the usual spirit base-

ellen
05/28/07 		Here are some punch and drink recipes:

allrecipes.com/Recipe/The-Perfect-Mai-Tai/Detail.aspx
gohawaii.about.com/od/drinks/Hawaiian_Tropical_Drinks.htm
recipes.chef2chef.net/recipe-archive/29/161339.shtml

1 gallon makes 32 drinks- allow 2 per person the first hour and one for each additional hour.

Joan
06/01/07 		shrimp
hi Ellen, my question is about breaded shrimp.I don't think they'll be as messy as peel and eat so I was leaning towards the breaded. Can they be baked instead of deep fried? I've only ever deep fried them before. I'm having a few people over for a small get together
ellen
06/01/07 		In the frozen food section, several brands have oven directions. Try a box first before the party to make sure you like them.
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