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I had way too much fun compiling this post. Also, I got way too hungry. Does anyone else need a snack while they’re browsing Pinterest? Anyoneelse? Delicious whole food meals perfect to serve a crowd– who doesn’t want that?!But I’ll tell you one thing…
Hosting a large group of people may be fun, but it is not always easy!
I mean, I’m great at cooking, and I’m great at being friendly. But being friendlywhile I’m cooking. Oh, man. My brain is just not big enough for those two tasks at the same time.
That’s why these meals, in addition to being super-yummy, and whole-foods,require most of the work to be done earlier in the day, so you can focus on your guests. No one wants to make small talk while whisking a demi-glace reduction for a dozen people, do they?
As promised, here is my list of twenty delicious, whole food meals to serve a crowd:
- Crock-pot Chicken Fajitas with Refried Beans in the Crock Pot
- Burgers, grass-fed, of course :), BBQ baked beans, Homemade Hamburger Buns, and a healthy summer salad.
- Spaghetti and Meatballs with whole-grain pasta or Spaghetti Squash
- Ultimate Red Chili … and don’t forget the cornbread.
- White Chicken Chili … and still don’t forget the cornbread.
- Spaghetti With Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
What’s your favorite whole food meals to serve a crowd?
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Jessica Smartt is a former teacher who lives in beautiful North Carolina. She blogs at www.smarttereachday.com where she pokes fun at the everyday challenges of motherhood, shares all her amazing allergy-friendly recipes, and rejoices that God still loves her no matter what phobia she has recently developed. She is blessed beyond belief with two Smartt little boys and a husband who can fix anything.
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Amber EasyGreenMom saysGreat list! I like to serve mac n cheese or Chili for big crowds!
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- thecreativeprincess says
Absolutely LOVE these ideas! I feel like I am constantly feeding an army! lol Thanks for linking this up at this weeks Make Bake Create Party!
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- Rosevine Cottege says
We tried to follow you buy email but keep getting a Mad Mimi.com message and error. ;(
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- Stacy says
That’s weird. I was able to sign you up. 🙂 You should get a confirmation email. Thanks!
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- Rosevine Cottege says
Wow!! Thank you so much for these recipes, what wonderful meal ideas. We are here from New Life on a Homestead’s blog linky party. We really enjoyed your blog! We are sisters and we blog over at http://rosevinecottagegirls.blogspot.com and http://thelifeofanotsonormalamericanteenager.blogspot.com We are currently having a link up and want to invite you to come over and link up some of your posts. We will follow your blog and look for you on FB
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- tessa says
How did you know I needed the inspiration today?! We shared with our FB readers at homesteadlady.com.
- Jessica Smartt says
Thanks for sharing it!
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- Marianne Kay says
This is a yummy looking list!
And my husband can fix anything too 🙂
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- Jessica Smartt says
Aw 🙂 Those fix-it men are gems.
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- Tina at mommynificent.com says
My Malaysian curry, http://mommynificent.com/2013/05/20/ayam-kapitan-malaysian-curry-chicken/, is probably my favorite go-to when we’re having company. I like that I can control the spiciness so that people who don’t like spicy food can experience a cuisine that is normally quite spicy.
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- Jessica Smartt says
I’ve never braved curry. Is that awful? 🙂
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- Tina at mommynificent.com says
Not too awful, but you should try this one. 🙂 It’s so easy and really yummy! I’ve never had anyone not like it yet including my curry-hating father!
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- Jamie Garcia says
http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/meals-to-feed-to-a-large-crowd
Enjoy! thanks for the list!Reply
- Penny says
Thank you so much for this list! I have had company over twice since I started THM, and was pulling my hair out trying to think of what food I could feed us all without having to make separate food for me.:o) I appreciate all your great ideas!
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- Jessica Smartt says
Hi Penny,
Not all of these are THM! I’m a contributing writer here, and I don’t eat THM…although so many of the recipes sound amazing! Stacy would be the one to ask as far as compatibility for this diet! Hope some of them work for you and your guests!Reply
