share with your friends  Preparing Food for a Teen Party
Preparing Food for a Teen Party  Preparing Food for a Teen Party
If they are what they eat, let them be happy, healthy and full
of fun.      1. If you are going to serve a meal, include that
information on the invitation.   2. Do as accurate a head count
as possible so that you can make the right amount of food.   3.
Figure at least two to three glasses or cans of soda or other
drinks, one to two servings of entree and a quarter of a bag of
snack foods for each teen. Teenagers eat a surprising amount.
4. Prepare food as much in advance as possible, keeping storage
capabilities in mind. You don't want to be in the kitchen while
havoc is raging in your den.   5. Choose portable foods that can
be eaten with the hands: tacos, burgers, pizza and “wraps” are
good teen foods and are easy to make or buy.   6. A one-pot
entree, such as chili or pasta, can be easy to make and can be
served with paper plates and disposable utensils.   7. Offer a
sandwich bar w