Hey everyone! Once a year around mid winter, I gather with a group of about 25 people for the weekend, and we each pick up a task. Last year I did a breakfast, and I liked it so I volunteered again this year. I’m now looking for inspiration!
Last year I did a classic Dutch (we are Dutch) breakfast, with various breads, toppings like cheeses, meats and sweets (Yes we put chocolate sprinkles on our bread and call it breakfast), and fruit.
This year I want to do something a little different! Tell me about favorite things to make for a large group, tell me about its history, origins, heritage!
Prep quiche or egg bites the night before. French toast bake. Cook spicy sausage the night before; then just scramble eggs, warm tortillas, and set out taco toppings.
For big groups, my go to is finger foods or easy to make foods.
Pigs in a blanket.
Egg sandwiches (boil a lot of eggs, peel them, mash them with mayo, salt, and pepper, make sandwiches, then cut them into triangles).
Other premixed sandwiches (ham and cheese, egg and ham, etc.)
Sweet foods like pastries and a cake for those who like sweet foods. Like a pan of cinnamon rolls and some muffins.
Savoury foods like eggs but in cupcakes. In a muffin pan, put bread as the crust them add eggs cheese and bacon. Or make it without bread.
Toast with lots of jams, and cold cuts and cheese. Yogurt for those who like that. Fruit and cereal for picky kids.
And of course a huge pot of coffee and tea. Milk and juice.
That’s a nice idea. When cooking for a large group, I like to have a variety of foods on the table to make sure everyone can find something they like. Sometimes I’ll make a large stack of crepes with sweet options (Eurocrem, jam, fresh fruit) and savory ones (cheese, shredded meat, ketchup, hot sauce, ajvar). I’ll also have hummus and crisp vegetables for dipping into it (carrot, celery, cucumber) and salad options. Other times I’ll make French toast and have a platter of assorted meats and cheeses. I also like making something similar to burek or pita with various fillings (spinach, mushrooms, potatoes) and cut them into smaller pieces. Ooh, and of course coffee, water, juice, and spirits to go with it.
Veel plezier! :)

