leftover issues

[mark356]

I am the worst at planning parties! There were 3 people who could come, so they came over, we all ate way too much food, talked, and watched Treasure Planet on Netflix. I think a good time was had by all

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[megd]

I use chickpeas as protein in salads. I like the contrast in texture. And the rice and hummas should keep for a while. Not going to lie, one of my favorite sandwiches is hummas, cucumber and tomato. Delicious. I sometimes add cheese.

I've also used this recipe (http://ourbestbites.com/2008/10/oven-roasted-tomatoes/) to oven roast tomatoes, including cherry tomatoes. You can then either use them as they are, or puree and freeze them for tomato paste.

When I have people over, I estimate how much to have based on the number of people basing it off what I would eat. So if I'd have 2 slices of pizza and I'm having 10 people over, I need around 20 slices. The one firm rule we have in our house is that everyone takes leftovers home. That way they get to continue to enjoy your handiwork and there's not as much left. Also anyone bringing items, takes all the leftovers of that item home (less any doggy bags). We have a magical fridge at the bay that gives birth to extra food if we don't stay firm on that rule.

[megd]

I'll try that sandwich today! I have all of the ingredients for it.

I'll try those roasted tomatoes too! I was definitely thinking of trying something like that anyway.

Next time I have people over, I'll try that sort of calculation. I do think it's harder to calculate for a spread than for plated courses, and I think part of my problem was that there were multiple items that I hadn't tried. I had no idea how much you'd be hungry for after eating a whole stuffed zucchini, for instance. But if I'd even guesstimated a little I wouldn't have overshot so much.

[megd]

I went back and checked my notes. Also good on that hummas sandwich, adding feta, avocado, lettuce and sprouts.

The tomatoes are ridiculously easy to make and delicious. And the home smells fantastic when you are making them (or when you roast garlic). Make sure you use parchment paper under the tomatoes because it's a pain in the butt to scrub tomato off a cookie sheet. I speak from experience. I missed a corner and had one decide to weld itself to the pan.