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POT LUCK SUGGESTIONS

LovingLife2 — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:38:50 GMT

I am looking for some good suggestions for a pot-luck I am attending where I do not know many people-I want to make a good impression-ideas? THANKS!

Re: POT LUCK SUGGESTIONS

adoreqvc — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 09:31:43 GMT

For pot lucks, Church events, and many large social gatherings I have brought Chicken Ala King and Steamed Rice which is great comfort food.

Everyone loves Chicken Ala King & RIce, and I also brought quantity in two very large Nesco Electric cookers/warmers.

Many came back for 2nd helpings, and I always made sure to have enough to please everyone.

These 2 dishes were always a big hit, and who does not love Chicken Ala King comfort food?

Re: POT LUCK SUGGESTIONS

Mz iMac — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:42:26 GMT

@LovingLife2 wrote:
I am looking for some good suggestions for a pot-luck I am attending where I do not know many people-I want to make a good impression-ideas? THANKS!

Oxtails & rice

Re: POT LUCK SUGGESTIONS

sabatini — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:41:33 GMT

Hi @LovingLife2! How about a great salad? If you're a 'Buffalo' fan, a Buffalo Chicken Salad is yummy. Use Romaine, diced celery, halved cherry tomatoes, and some Buffalo chicken - either breaded or not. You can add blue cheese crumbles to some Ranch dressing, or cut the sharpness of regular blue cheese dressing w/ some sour cream. Serve on the side.

Do you like pressed sandwiches? They're wonderful for a crowd, and can be done ahead of time. Buy a long crusty loaf of sourdough, split in half, hollow out a bit, and layer on the ingredients. Wrap tightly. Slice when needed.There are lots of recipes online.

Re: POT LUCK SUGGESTIONS

vabreeze — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:00:15 GMT

Meatballs are always a good idea foer a potluck. You could get frozen ones ( like Costco's Italian style frozen ones), cook them in a slow-cooker with babecue sauce or chili sauce And grape jelly , cranberry sauce, etc.,

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DiAnne — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:17:31 GMT

@sabatini

That macaroni salad sounds great!

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DiAnne — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:19:38 GMT

I always try to bring something healthy to a pot luck like a large green salad with cheddar cheese and sliced apples, etc. It seems like everyone brings their crock pot and comfort food.

Re: POT LUCK SUGGESTIONS

LovingLife2 — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:44:37 GMT

The Pasta Salad sounds good. I apperciate the recipes and ideas-keep them coming!

Re: POT LUCK SUGGESTIONS

joannecha — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:53:20 GMT

Maybe you could ask for host/hostess if she has any indication what kind of dishes others are bringing. Sometimes there are 300 desserts and no main dishes. Guess it also depends on what you like to make. Love the pasta salad or meatball idea. I also have a great baked bean/hamburger dish that I make that everyone loves. For desserts, I have a peanut butter sheet cake that goes fast. Grown up mac & cheese? Think about what you like to grab up at a pot luck & go from there. Good luck with your ideas & have fun with this.

Re: POT LUCK SUGGESTIONS

sabatini — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:04:32 GMT

How about making a few of these Strombolis, using Pillsbury's ready made pizza dough? Have some marinara sauce for dipping. Yum!

Easy Stromboli recipe from Pillsbury.com

Pillsbury's Easy Stromboli

Ingredients
1/2 lb. lean ground beef (I used sweet Italian sausage)
1 (13.8-oz.) can Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust
1/4 cup pizza sauce
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped green and/or red bell pepper, if desired
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Directions
1. 1 Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Brown ground beef in medium skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Set aside.
2. 2 Unroll dough; place on sprayed cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough with hands to form 12x8-inch rectangle.
3. 3 Spread sauce over dough to within 2 inches of long sides and 1/2 inch of short sides. Place cooked ground beef lengthwise down center, forming 3-inch-wide strip and to within 1/2 inch of short sides. Top with cheese, bell pepper and Italian seasoning. Fold long sides of dough over filling; press edges to seal.
4. 4 Bake at 400°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.