Sandwiches

• Make a giant sub that can be cut into smaller pieces or make a variety sandwiches on different types of bread. Use roast beef and Swiss on rye bread, ham and cheddar on wheat bread and throw in a few peanut butter and jelly on white bread sandwiches for trays of food that are appealing to everyone.
  
  

Crock Pots

• Use crock pots to make large batches of food, like sloppy joe's, chili and chicken with dumplings.
  
  

Grill

• Put marinated chicken, pork, beef or fish with lemon butter on a hot grill for a quick, tasty meal. Throw a few fruit kabobs on the grill to add a party dessert.
  
  

Casserole

• Make broccoli chicken and rice casseroles or spaghetti casserole for a tasty home-cooked meal guaranteed to feed a crowd.
  
  

Fried Chicken

• Fry batches of chicken to serve with cold salads or hot sides like mashed potatoes and green beans.
  
  

Considerations

• Make simple meals when cooking for a crowd; familiar recipes work best. Make the food in familiar batch sizes or try doubling the recipe. Remember to adjust cooking times after altering a recipe.