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Need ideas for quick but nice food that can be eaten without a table

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MoonshineandMagic · 06/09/2023 08:51

Some friends are coming over to make the most of the sunny weather, we were going to go out but everyone's a bit skint so I said I'd cook. Trouble is I dont have a table so we'll be balancing plates on garden chairs plus my friends are excellent cooks so I dont just want to serve pizza! One is also veggie.

So far I'd thought of roasted veg with halloumi plus I've bought bread, dips etc. What else could I do that's quick (as I'll have to do it after work before they arrive unless I can prepare in advance) but looks impressive and feels right for late summer?

TIA :)

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aSofaNearYou · 06/09/2023 09:09

I'd just do some sort of pasta - don't have to cut it up on the plate.

AnythingILike · 06/09/2023 09:12

Pizza topped 1/2 baked potatoes

Fivemoreminutes1 · 06/09/2023 10:23

This pasta salad can by eaten with just a fork and isn’t an average pasta salad www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/sides/triple-tomato-pasta-salad-with-feta

Courgette tart www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/recipes/easy-courgette-tart

beachmum07 · 06/09/2023 11:20

i'd buy some ready rolled short crust pastry and cut out shapes if you want it to be impressive and stuff it with a chicken mix, in this one i used basil and mozzarella, sundried tomatoe. you can use a chicken, tikka spice mix and yoghurt/ minced meat and peas and for the veggie friend it can be potato and cheese or diced veggie with some herbs.
i made them into turtles with two circles and a small head and fins if you want it to be fun https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctir2huIDbr/
you can also do crescent shape or any other shape you have using cookie cutters.

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctir2huIDbr

beachmum07 · 06/09/2023 11:22

another suggestion is a quick quiche, it is easy to eat and yhou can play with flavours-
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr8IAZwofaR/

you can also stuff yorkshire puddings with minced meat and cheese and veggies

https://www.instagram.com/p/CspFrt_ob4w/

hope you enjoy the sunshine with your friends

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr8IAZwofaR

MoonshineandMagic · 06/09/2023 11:25

Thank you all, some great ideas, I think I'm going to go with the Courgette Tart but I'm very tempted by the turtles!

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beachmum07 · 06/09/2023 12:07

glad you like the turtles. you can always try it another time. if you have questions feel free to ask :)

Enjoy!

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