Buffet Ideas Needed

[maisiemoo1]

Morning all

I have family visiting tomorrow (not seen them for 2 years) and I'm making a buffet style lunch. The only problem is I have no idea what to do.

I don't want the usual sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, chicken legs etc

This is what I was thinking so far

sun dried tomato and goats cheese pin wheels
Meat samosas
Sandwiches
(my nieces are making some cakes)

And that's it.

Going shopping in a few hours so I need to decide what I can do.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

TIA

[yogasun]

How about some carrot sticks, and cucumber and celery in sticks with dips?
I always find it gives a fresh salady feel which can be eaten with fingers. Seems to offset the carbs a little.

[mallyh]

mixed nuts and celery mixed with mayonnaise ,jacket potatoes .spare ribs

[martinjr]

Go to Lidl/Aldi where you will find a great range of ready to heat/eat food..l.just hide the packaging!!!

[echokilo]

What about adding salad boats? Just normal salad ingredients (srping onion, peppers, cue, cherry toms) but served in "boats" of little gem lettuce .... very pretty. And perhaps a cold pasta salad?

[maisiemoo1]

My sister will be making a potato and a tunisian salad. I've just added cream cheese and smoked salmon blinis.

I just want to make sure they are all full and happy lol.

[mallyh]

as its cold what about a bowl of chilli and rice

[Maydup]

Adding a bowl of new potatoes is always warming and filling.

A cheese board with cherry tomatoes and grapes is colourful.

[echokilo]

Oooh yes, roasted new pots in skins - just with sea salt, herbs and a little olive oil x

[Iluvspikey]

how about some onion rings, breaded mushrooms, chicken satay with peanut sauce. I wouldn't do sandwiches. Provide buttered bread/rolls and put meat out on a platter, that way you won't be left with a load of uneaten sandwiches