Okay, I make this french toast casserole for family brunches and it is seriously amazing! All the relatives ask about it constantly! It's really easy but you have to remember to assemble it the night before b/c it needs to soak overnight.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/baked-frenc...
For lunch or dinner the pulled pork in the crock pot is a great idea! It's so easy! I just put a pork butt and one bottle of root beer in the crock pot, cook for 8 hours, shred with 2 forks, mix one bottle of the sauce of your choice and viola! I also have an additional bottle of sauce to put atop the sandwiches.
My other go-to recipe is Greek Meat Sauce...it's super yummy and yes, everyone does rave about this one too! ;) You can put it over any type of pasta but I usually do mostacioli (sp?).
2 onions chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbs butter
1lb ground beef
1.5 teas salt
pepper
1 6oz can tomato paste
2 cups water
dash of cinnamon
dash of ground cloves
Saute onions and garlic in butter, add mean and brown, seasoning with salt and pepper. Blend tomato paste and water, add to mixture, bring to a boil. Add spices and simmer for 1 hour. Makes 4-6 servings.
For your group probably double it. It refrigerates and freezes very well. I usually use only 1-2 large onions and about half the water, but I like it thicker and less saucy. Adding the cinnamon and cloves really is what makes it delicious so don't be scared...it's awesome!
Other than that, pizza night, taco night or Chinese night are always easy crowd favorites too!
