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Help me find something to make for my neighborhood block party

MamatoA2010MamatoA2010 member
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So my neighborhood does a block party every weekend each summer and everyone brings something. I've been to a couple already and feel like an ass because I haven't brought or made anything. That needs to change. Most people do store bought cookies, ice cream (kids are welcome), cheese and crackers, chips, and of course beer and wine. Does anyone have any recipes to share that are quick and kid and adult friendly?
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Re: Help me find something to make for my neighborhood block party

  • MamatoA2010MamatoA2010 member
    Thanks @ScoutNumbers05! Those are all great suggestions :)
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  • MrsCodeMonkeyMrsCodeMonkey member
    We're going to one and I'll be spying this thread for ideas.

    I was thinking of making either of the following to go along with the hot dogs they're serving:

    Potato salad

    Pasta salad

    Stuffed mushrooms

    Baked sweet potatoes or red roasted potatoes

    Corn on the cob

    Baked string beans with almonds

    I really want to have a signature dish so I don't have to think about it.
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  • ready-or-notready-or-not member
    Homemade pizza rolls....can of pizza crust, rolled out, pepperoni, cheese, sun dried tomatoes &/or pretty much anything else, then roll it up like a burrito & bake it (usually have to bake it a little longer than the can calls for to get the center done). Once it's cool cut it long ways, then sideways to make smaller portions. Anyways a crowd favorite & we experiment with new stuff all the time!

    Also we put pizza sauce on the side for a less mess approach.
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  • TheBubTheBub member
    I make the world's best chocolate chip cookies, so that's what I would make.

    Also, buffalo chicken dip is my all time favorite appetizer.

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  • klondikebarklondikebar member
    edited June 2014
    Fruit skewers or watermelon on a stick are easy. You can fill up some water balloons ahead of time for the kids and pull them  in a wagon.

    Watermelon on sticks - perfect grab-and-go food for an outdoor birthday party #PampersPinParty
    This walnut corn dip is always a hit too.
    https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/walnut-corn-dip
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  • SmootchySmootchy member
    Can I ask the point of the stick @KlondikeBar‌? Does the juice not drip as much or something? Because watermelon was made to hold by the rind, right?
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  • MissyC979MissyC979 member
    My go-to is usually bruschetta for an appetizer or strawberry shortcake kabobs for dessert. Here's a link to the kabobs:

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  • Mrs.RoseMrs.Rose member
    This spinach artichoke dip is amazing.  Serve with french bread, crackers or chips.

    or I would do an easy pasta salad

    I hope those links work!
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  • klondikebarklondikebar member
    Your hands don't get all sticky @smootchy. I don't do it at home, but it's nice for certain situations. I'm a pto volunteer baker/food supplier. We sent these in for the teachers along with baked goods. And it looks cute;)
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  • MamatoA2010MamatoA2010 member
    @mrs.rose- You've sold me! I'm making the spinach artichoke dip :) Thanks!
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