I am going to a party on Saturday that requires me to bring a dish. I would like to do something more creative than chips and salsa, but also not break the bank. So far the best I have come up with are mini banana muffins (because I have 4 very ripe bananas).
Any suggestions? I don't want to be the person who takes home pretty much as much food as they brought with. Oh, it's a BBQ, burgers and dogs are being served.
Re: "Bring a dish"
Brown Eyed Baker just posted a recipe for Banana Snack cake with a cream cheese frosting that looked super delish. I would do that if you're wanting to use your bananas.
Other ideas: Potato, macaroni, or pasta salad, baked beans, a fruit or veggie platter, green salad, mac & cheese
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I always take baked beans. The good kind with the copious amounts of brown sugar and bacon on the top.
Those recipes look soooo good. I'm definitely trying them out this week.
For a BBQ, I usually like to bring something cool since it is summer and usually hot outside.
Veggie pizza is always a hit.
https://www.food.com/recipe/veggie-pizza-10101
Fruit with a yogurt dip
https://www.food.com/recipe/addicting-sweet-and-sour-salsa-376957
This is my go to for parties. There is rarely any left. I actually make extra so I can have it at home.
I don't use the pimentos. I also use a red onion instead of yellow. I also end up using 3 whole bell peppers and just add another can of corn to balance it out. Also, make it the night before so it can marinate in the flavors. Beware this stuff is addicting...
I second this. I make it all the time and it's delicious, and always a huge hit! Also, it doesn't matter if it sits out a bit.
I have a awesome, simple pasta salad recipe that is a favorite in my family:
caprese pasta salad:
1lb bowtie noodles, 1lb fresh mozzarella balls (I get celigne), 1cup chopped basil, 1 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes, 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, s&P to taste, 3 garlic cloves finely minced (I prefer not using this and using garlic powder to taste) and red pepper flakes to taste.
mix olive oil, s&p, red pepper flakes, garlic powder in a bowl, stir well. Add tomatoes, mozzarella (I cut the moz balls in half, but you don't have to), basil and noodles and toss together.
You can serve room temp or cold. Its delish! Simple, and people will ask you for the recipe!
A sliced watermelon is easy.
Or I like this dip. It was be appetizer or dessert with a bag of pretzels and sliced apples. https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2012/05/monster-cookie-dough-dip.html