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Potluck Question
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I'm hosting a picnic potluck this weekend. There are about 10 families coming and everyone is supposed to bring a dish. A couple have already told me what they are bringing: a casserole, a potato dish, fruit, Swedish meatballs, a veggie tray.
Now I am questioning how much additional food to provide. We don't have a grill, so making hot dogs or burgers for everyone is not an option. I have drinks and chips, and was going to either make a fruit salad or cut watermelon slices...maybe make a tray of baked ziti?
Now I am questioning how much additional food to provide. We don't have a grill, so making hot dogs or burgers for everyone is not an option. I have drinks and chips, and was going to either make a fruit salad or cut watermelon slices...maybe make a tray of baked ziti?
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Re: Potluck Question
Can you afford to buy a girl for $30? I would go buy a charcoal grill and do some type of meat. I am confused on what you were planning to serve when you invited these people. I am not a fan of potluck s but I do think the hostess she serve more and spend more than the guests.
Afford? Yes, but I don't want to buy a charcoal grill. It's at 3:30pm so not technically a meal time. It's more of a glorified play date...the kids are going to be playing in the park and have activities. I guess I should have said that in the original post...
Yes and no...my house backs onto a private park:
So a hot dish is not an issue.
What about a couple big grinders? Or a lunch meat platter with rolls ans condiments on the side. You can do that with a salad on the side. Some kind of dessert. Maybe cookies?
Or i make this salad that really good, its pasta, cut up chicken, red onions, i think theres red peppers and then feta cheese. Then you make that salad dressing that you buy the kit for and add oil and vinegar and you mix that in.
I haven't made it in a while but you.could probably look something similar up.
That's a good idea. Nothing baked if it can't be taken from the oven to the table.
And yes, the backyard is awesome and the park was a major selling feature. It makes me feel like our property is a lot bigger than it is in reality. The kids spend so much time out there!