Gather your group around for this crowd-pleasing dinner idea! There are no wrong answers with a charcuterie board, so if you’ve always wanted an excuse to eat chocolate covered pretzels for dinner, this is your chance. Invite everyone to bring their favorite cheese board appropriate foods, or get organized with a Need List on CCB to make sure your board is balanced.

Who doesn’t love an excuse to have sloppy joes? This recipe is easy to double and quick to cook – pre-make your sloppy joe sauce mixture over the weekend to make your CG night a breeze! Ask your group to bring buns, toppings, kale salad or coleslaw, and cookies to round out this meal.

Nothing beats a mid-week comfort food casserole. Looking to save some time? Make this the night before & keep refrigerated before warming it in the oven the night of your CG! Have everyone bring a topping, like their favorite hot sauce, ranch dressing, or sour cream. This dish pairs well with a nice veggie tray or fruit salad.

The perfect create-your-own-adventure meal. Follow the recipe below to create your own ramen broth and invite your group to bring the toppings. Get as fancy as you want (Pork belly! Soft boiled eggs!) or keep it simple with pre-made ramen and broth from the frozen food section, rotisserie chicken pulled off the bone, and whatever veggies you have in your kitchen. Enjoy with dumplings and dessert!

If warm hugs were a meal, this chili is exactly that. Cozy up with this flavorful white chili that even has a vegetarian option covered. Top off your bowls with avocados or jalapeño and serve with chips or cornbread.

This curry recipe is a beloved recipe with an estimated ingredient list, so it’s easy to make your own – feel free to add meat to replace chickpeas, substitute tofu or beans, add spinach, replace tomatoes with yogurt or coconut cream, or whatever your group would prefer! Pairs perfectly with rice or naan.

Start this hearty soup in the morning and finish it off as your group arrives just in time for the finishing touches. Be sure to double the recipe for larger groups! Serve this up with a side of crusty bread and a bottle of red wine.