Potluck recipe on a budget?

I'm going to a potluck party this Sunday afternoon and need ideas for what to bring. It's going to be a group of 15-20 at most, and the hostess is going to be making grilled cream cheese-stuffed peppers. I'm a college student (as most of the guests will be, though of varying ages), so my funds are rather limited, but we are a fairly health-conscious group and so would like to bring something that's tasty and non-junk food. I'm leaning a bit toward handling the dessert end of things, but not sure what would work well for that?


Anyone got any ideas?


Thanks!Potluck recipe on a budget?
slice some fruits and put them on a platter, in the middle of the platter place a little bowl %26amp; mix some vanilla yogurt with a little bit of cinnamon. Potluck recipe on a budget?
Hollow out half of a watermelon ... then refill with the cubed melon, strawberries %26amp; blueberries, pineapple chunks (even the canned ones in water are fine, if drained), maybe some cantaloupe chunks, grapes... garnish with a sliced starfruit and fresh mint sprigs





Buy or make an Angel Food cake; bring some Cool Whip and sliced strawberries to put on top. Very low fat, and relatively low in sugar, carbs %26amp; calories.....
A spinach, cranberry, mushroom, walnut, onion salad with a vinaigrette is always great. The flavors are perfectly matched with a raspberry vinaigrette.
Make a large bowl of fruit salad. Or bring a veggie plattter and veggie or spinach dip. Make a large pan of macaroni/tuna salad or potato salad.
Goggle budget meals. Lots of ideas.
Fruit Trifle





1-1/2 cups fat free milk


1 pkg of instant sugar free pudding (vanilla or white chocolate)


(Fold first 2 ingredients together)





1 cup fat free vanilla yogurt


6 oz fat free cream cheese


1/2 cup fat free sour cream


2 tsp vanilla extract


1 cup of fat free cool whip


(using a mixer beat these 5 ingredients together)





1 angel food cake


1 pint fruit (blueberry, strawberry, raspberry or blackberry)


1 carton fat free cool whip





Cut angel food cake into squares, using a trifle dish or deep bowl, place a layer of angel food on the bottom. Layer mix that was folded together, a layer of cool whip, then fruit. Cont to layer, fruit being last layer at the top.


People will not ever guess this is a low fat dessert, its yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks pretty too








Chinese Chicken Salad


Dressing:


3 1/2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce


2 Tbsp. Vinegar


1 Tbsp. Veg Oil


1 Tbs. Sugar


1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder


1/2 Tsp. Pepper





Salad:


2 c. torn lettuce


1 1/2 c. chopped cooked chiken


8 oz can sliced water chestnuts (drained)


1/2 c. julienne carrots


1/4 c. diagonally sliced green onions


1/4 c. chopped red cabbage


5 oz. chow mein noodles





In small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine remaining salad ingredients, except chow mein noddles. Just before serving, toss salad w/dressing %26amp; top w/noodles.
I would gently suggest that you think of something other than dessert. My reason is simple, you'll find that at the great majority of these events, that's what most people bring. There will be a great selection of desserts!





My suggestion would be something along the salad line, since it is easy to make %26amp; transport and you don't have to keep it warm to too cold, etc. A couple of recipes are shown below %26amp; if you go to the websites, you can see pictures of them too. Very pretty!





Suggestion #1: From Uncle Ben's %26amp; I bet there won't be another one of these there! It is yummy!





Best Ever Wild Rice Picnic Salad





1 Package Uncle Ben鈥檚 long grain %26amp; wild rice (cooked, as directed on package %26amp; then chilled)


录 cup vegetable oil


2 tablespoons cider vinegar


录 cup onion, finely chopped


1 cup celery, sliced


5 radishes, sliced


1 cup cucumber, diced





Combine oil %26amp; vinegar, stir into chilled rice. Add onion %26amp; celery; mix well. Chill. Stir in radishes %26amp; cucumber before serving.





Serves about 6





Suggestion #2: If you have a large clear bowl, this would look great in that. Otherwise, pickup one of the Rubbermaid clear storage containers at the market. The 14 cup size should work well %26amp; can be used in future too! I would skip the bacon bits, as not needed.





Layered Summer Salad from Kraftfoods.com


Prep Time:


30 min


Total Time:


5 hr 30 min


Makes:


12 servings, 1 cup each


4 cups torn spinach


1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided


2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms


1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings


2 tomatoes, chopped


1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green peas, thawed, drained


1/2 cup KRAFT Mayonnaise


1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream


1/4 cup chopped fresh basil


4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled


LAYER spinach, 1 cup of the cheese, the mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas in 3-qt. serving bowl.


MIX mayo, sour cream and basil. Spread over salad, completely covering top of salad. Cover. Refrigerate at least 5 hours.


SPRINKLE with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bacon just before serving.





Be sure to bring something to serve your dish as well! It is a very helpful idea for the busy hostess, so she doesn't have to worry about that!






These are really easy to make and so good. They have no crust so they are a lot healthier and pretty inexpensive to make. But the generic cream cheese and preserves or store brand. You don't have to use pineapple, you can use any flavor. The pineapple is usually found as an ice cream topping








Miniature Cheesecakes








1 1/2 packages (8 oz size) cream cheese


1/2 cup sugar


2 eggs


3/4 tsp vanilla








Topping:


1 cup sour cream


1/4 cup sugar


1/2 tsp vanilla


strawberry or pineapple preserves





Let cream cheese soften in a medium size bowl; add 1/2 cup sugar, and cream together thoroughly.





Add eggs, on at a time, beating well after each addition.





Add 3/4 tsp vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy.





Place paper cupcake (foil if you have them) in a muffin tin and using a teaspoon, fill each one 2/3 full. Bake in a preheated 300 F oven 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes (cakes will cave in slightly in center).





Make topping: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Using a teaspoon top each with a small amount, enough to cover the top. Top with small amount of preserves in center of each cake. Return pan to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes. Makes about 2-3 dozen.

I am looking for recipe suggestions for a potluck at my infant son's daycare (for Halloween)...?

I didn't want to bring anything too sugary and I'd like to avoid egg whites, peanuts, and honey since infants aren't supposed to eat those ingredients. Does anyone have recipes that might be appropriate for these little guys - most will be ages 8 months to 1 year? Maybe some sort of cake or dessert made with baby food?I am looking for recipe suggestions for a potluck at my infant son's daycare (for Halloween)...?
Make all the stuff you make green and mushyI am looking for recipe suggestions for a potluck at my infant son's daycare (for Halloween)...?
I would suggest a cream or pudding thing seeing as they still can eat real whole food or maybe like a fruit tart





just some ideas
Are you sure the food for the potluck is for the kids? If the parents are invited the potluck might mean food for them.





Soft fruits -- make your own fruit cups?


Gelatin/Jell-O (made in halloween cups)


Cereal cups (halloween cups with gerber graduates?)
Puddings (banana, etc) Fruit cups, Jello.. you can make your own then cut it into cute Halloween shapes. :)

Potluck Recipe Ideas?

okay..we are having a christmas party at work and i need some ideas on dish to ask my employees to bring in..Please Help!!! (finger type foods)Potluck Recipe Ideas?
Crab dip (or shrimp) or Cocktail Wieners!!


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2615鈥?/a>


Seafood cocktail dip(always a winner, not expensive and very tasty!!!)


Large pack of Louis kemp crab shredded(chop it small)


1 small can of canned crab drained(cheap is fine)


2 8oz Philadelphia Cream cheese softend


1 tablespoon of sour cream


2 jars seafood cocktail sauce(I like bennets, but use you favorite)


1/4 finely chopped green onion tops or chives


Box of town house or Ritz crackers


Now you can use shrimp instead of crab, the crab is just tastier to us.


Mix the drained crab n louis Kemp shredded crab till mixed well.


Mix cream cheese n sour cream till smooth, spread on a nice platter about 1/4 to 1/2'; deep, pour a jar of the cocktail sauce over the cream cheese you just spread, you may use mmore than 1 jar depending on how big your platter is, now sprinkle the crab over the top...lastly sprinkle green onion tops over the crab. Put crackers out with it.





Cocktail Wieners


1/3 c. brown sugar


1/3 c. ketchup


1/3 c. water


2 Tablespoons of whiskey


Simmer 15 minutes. Serve. If you have a slow cooker you can put them out in this on low to keep them warm.Potluck Recipe Ideas?
Once we had a nacho party. One lady brought taco meat in a crock pot, someone brought queso in a crock pot. One thing per person works out great!


Chips


plates %26amp; forks


jalapenos


guacamole


salsa


sour cream





I like this better than a bunch of stuff that may not go well together.









quiche lorraine.you can have so many fillings of it:broccoli cheese,the original bacon cheese,spinach cheese...they are good cold,warm or hot!cut into squares or slices.









Deviled eggs


Sandwiches


Cookies


Pickles %26amp; Olives


Potato chips %26amp; dips


Brownies


Date bars
I just made pumpkin bread for thanksgiving, it was awesome! and pretty easy to make too.

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I'm going to a potluck themed ';Foods From Around The World'; What's a good recipe that's both yummy and easy?

I'm a fairly bad cook, so I would like a recipe that is fairly simple but is also something good. Please help!I'm going to a potluck themed ';Foods From Around The World'; What's a good recipe that's both yummy and easy?
Italy:Pasta


Usa:Burgers


French:Onion soup


Mexico:Chips and Salsa


Asia:Thai green or red curry with riceI'm going to a potluck themed ';Foods From Around The World'; What's a good recipe that's both yummy and easy?
Mexico: Bannana %26amp; Chocolate tacos or burritos for desert





By packages of Soft Taco Mia T's are the best


4 bannanas


1 bag of Semi Sweet Hersheys morsels baking chocolate


Powdered sugar


Butter or margarine





Heat the tortillas in the microwave with a moist papertowel for just a few minutes to get them soft.


Melt the chocolate in a pot ( you can also use chocolate pudding if you want to)


Cut the bannas into small pieces


Put the tortilla in the fyring pan sprayed with pan and spread the chocolate if you use the melting chocolate, and then add the bannanas, fold or roll up into a burrito and drizzle chocolate and sprinkle powdered sugar.





Easy and delicious!





Italy:





Spagehetti or Pizza or Breadsticks This looks good





SPAGHETTI CARBONARA





mushroom


pineapple tidbits


bell pepper


mixed vegetables


all purpose cream (pack)


Nestle cream (can)


spaghetti (pasta)


ham


ground pork


onion, garlic, pepper, salt, butter


melt cheese


milk (evaporated)


flour





Put butter into pan; add garlic, onion until brown. Put the ground porkand ham. Saute until brown. Add cheese.


When the cheese is melted, add mixed vegetables, milk, nestle cream, bell pepper, all purpose cream, pepper and salt.





When it reaches a boil, dissolve the flour in, a little bit at a time until when it has thickened to desired consistency.





Submitted by: Verna V. Abordo





Cooks.com has every recipe you can think off!
10 countries 10 different recipes to choose from:





http://hubpages.com/hub/10-Countries-10-鈥?/a>
Well I am Irish. Our traditional food is soda bread and it is quick and easy to make. I think the people there would love it especially the Irish people that might be there
Italy:


Penne with fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves and cream.





I love it!
What country are you ';representing';?
Buy some hummus and pita bread...middle east.

Cheap, fast, vegetarian potluck recipe?

I don't have a lot of money or time. Ideas? It has to be vegetarian, because a lot of people there are going to be vegetarian, so we agreed to just do veggie dishes (doesn't have to be vegan, although that is fine).Cheap, fast, vegetarian potluck recipe?
RamenCheap, fast, vegetarian potluck recipe?
Pasta al forno con pomodori e mozzarella (Baked Pasta with Tomatoes %26amp; Mozzarella)





sea salt and freshly ground black pepper


extra virgin olive oil


1 white onion, peeled and finely chopped


2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely sliced


1 or 2 dried red chillies, crumbled


1.5kg/3 1/2lb ripe tomatoes, or 3 x 400gr tins of good quality plum tomatoes


a large handful of fresh basil leaves


1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)


400gr/14oz dried orecchiette


4 big handfuls of freshly grated Parmesan cheese


3 x 150gr balls of mozzarella





Preheat your oven to 200C/400F/gas 6 and put a large pot of salted water on to boil. To an appropriately sized pan add a couple of glugs of good extra virgin olive oil, your onion, garlic and chilli and slowly fry for about 10 minutes on a medium to low heat until softened, but without any colour. If you're using fresh tomatoes, remove the core with the tip of a small knife, plunge them into the boiling water for about 40 seconds until their skin starts to come away, then remove with a slotted spoon or sieve and remove the pan from the heat.





Put the tomatoes into a bowl and run cold water over them, then slide the skins off, squeeze out the pips and roughly chop. Add your fresh or tinned tomatoes to the onion and garlic, with a small glass of water. Bring to the boil and simmer for around 20 minutes. Now put them through a food processor or liquidiser to make a loose sauce. Tear your basil leaves into the sauce and correct the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little swig of red wine vinegar.





When the liquidised sauce tastes perfect, bring the water back to the boil. Add the orecchiette to the water and cook according to the packet instructions, then drain and toss with half of the tomato sauce and a handful of Parmesan. Get yourself an appropriately sized baking tray, pan or earthenware dish and rub it with a little olive oil. Layer a little pasta in the tray, followed by some tomato sauce, a handful of grated Parmesan and 1 sliced up mozzarella ball, then repeat these layers until you've used all the ingredients, ending with a good layer of cheese on top. Pop it into the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden, crisp and bubbling.
Here are some easy vegetarian dish ideas:


Veggie Wraps- Take a pita bread or tortilla and stuff it with lettuce, cabbage, shredded carrots, almonds, and chow mein noodles. Drizzle it with a sauce like http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chinese-Sty鈥?/a> (it's a sesame sauce). I think the sauce is a little sweet, so cut down on the sugar a little bit.


Pasta salad- Throw together some cooked pasta noodles with broccli, cauliflower, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, onion, olive, and avocadio. Stir it together with your favorite salad dressing.


Vegetarian Enchiladas- Fill a corn tortilla with assorted cheeses and bake just like you do normal enchiladas. Use a sauce like this http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1915,147鈥?/a> for a great topping. Those were some of my ideas- you can check out a site like this http://www.webvalue.net/recipes/ for more. Hope I helped! :)
Do pasta salad, or pesto pasta. Both are good cold, and easy and quick. Or you could do a large salad with a couple interesting ingredients (greek salad, salad with blue cheese, pears, nuts, and dried cranberries, salad with sprouts, kidney beans, tomato, and carrots, etc.) Or you could make tea sandwiches. Like cucumber sandwiches and cheese sandwiches.
GREEK PASTA SALAD





1 pkg. shaped pasta (cooked %26amp; drained)


1 cucumber, peeled, sliced %26amp; cut those into quarters


2-3 Roma tomatoes, cut in pieces


pitted kalamata olives


1/2 white onion, sliced %26amp; cut into pieces


small container feta cheese


Greek salad dressing


Toss all together.......
I think this site should help ;) !





http://www.recipezaar.com/browse/top/169/154
find some good recipes here


http://www.simply-vegetarian-recipes.com
Veggie stir fry. Just stir fry what ever veggies you like and add an oriental sauce and some noodles.
Look up a good tabbouleh recipe! It's easy to make, is eaten cold, and stays pretty well.

Potluck breakfast recipe ideas?

We have inventory at work on Monday, and I need to come up with a dish to sign up for by tomorrow. The only problem is, I'm with the morning crew, and two people have already signed up for coffee, donuts, and an egg-sausage-potato casserole. What's left? I was thinking this stuffed french toast dish my mom makes, but I need some more ideas. It needs to feed around 7 people. Thanks!Potluck breakfast recipe ideas?
Sausage Biscuit Casserole





3 packets of Country Gravy mix


1-2 pounds of country sausage


10-15 biscuits


13x9 casserole dish





Cook the sausage like you are making ground beef, (drain the fat well)





Make gravy separately





Make biscuits then place them in rows on the casserole dish.





Mix the gravy and sausage together and pour over the biscuits right before you go to work.





It's easy and it's good!!!! I think the more sausage there is the more better!Potluck breakfast recipe ideas?
You can make these the night before (so the rolls can rise) and bake in the morning (while your getting ready for work):





STICKY BUNS





INGREDIENTS:





1 -1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (I used walnuts)


24 frozen dinner rolls (I used Rhodes)


1 pkg. butterscotch pudding (I used sugar-free instant)


1 stick butter (melted)


1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)


2 tbls. cinnamon





INSTRUCTIONS:





Lightly butter (wipe with paper towel) a 9'; x 13';baking pan (I


used a glass Lasagna dish)


Spread nuts evenly over bottom of pan, place rolls on top. (4


across and 6 the long ways)


Sprinkle the `dry' pudding mix over rolls %26amp; nuts.


Combine the melted butter, brown sugar %26amp; cinnamon and drizzle


over buns.


Place waxed paper (that has been lightly sprayed with cooking


spray %26amp; excess wiped away with paper towel) over top. Let rise


overnight.


Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until browned.


(Second time I made these, I doubled sugar, butter, %26amp; cinnamon!)
Homemade breakfast burritos with picante. You will need shredded cheddar 1 bag, 1 roll pork sausage, 10 flour tortillas, picante sauce, 1 dozen eggs, 4 T butter, 1 small diced white onion, 1 4 ounce can diced green chili's. Brown crumbled pork and drain. Add butter to skillet and 1 small diced onion to skillet. Cook until translucent over medium heat. About 5 minutes. Place 1 dozen lightly beaten eggs and can of diced green Chile's into skillet with onions and cook over medium heat until cooked through. Add sausage and combine. Place 2 to 3 T meat and egg mixture into each tortilla. Top with shredded cheese and a spoonful of picante sauce. Roll up. Place in baker. Bake at 325 covered for 20 minutes. Once at work can be heated in microwave individually for 1 to 2 minutes.
Cheesy Sausage-Bacon Brunch





1 lb sliced bacon


1/2 lb sausage, cooked and crumbled


2 tablespoons sugar


1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick庐 mix


1 1/2 cups milk


4 eggs


2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)





1. Heat oven to 375掳F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Cook sausage using same pan.


2. Sprinkle sausage in baking dish. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until blended; pour over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.


3. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean
Overnight french toast is great, you make it the night before and bake it while you are getting dressed in the morning!





http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Overnight-F鈥?/a>
A loaf of banana bread is easy to make and always well received.
fruit salad


yogurt %26amp; granola


bagels %26amp; cream cheese


juice
Sounds like you need a fresh fruit platter to me.
I'm gonna say what I would probably do...stop at a donut shop and get a dozen kolaches! $12. Easy as pie :)
Fresh fruit

What's a great bar cookie recipe for me to take to a potluck?

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Caramel-Bar鈥?/a>


mmmmm these'll be goooood


see the link and you can change the recipe for different serving sizes





but for your own pick,


http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Desserts/C鈥?/a>What's a great bar cookie recipe for me to take to a potluck?
almond bars makes 12


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)


1 cup butter


1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar


2 cups all-purpose flour


1 teaspoon almond extract


1 egg


1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds


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DIRECTIONS


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 12 inch jelly roll pan . You can also use a 9 x13 inch rectangular baking pan.


Cream together the brown sugar and the butter or margarine. Add the almond extract.


Sift and add flour to the creamed sugar mixture. Mix well.


Separate the egg, and add the egg yolk to the dough. Mix again.


Press into the greased sponge roll tin, and glaze with the lightly-beaten egg white. Sprinkle with flaked or slivered almonds.


Bake approx 20 minutes. When cool, cut into bars.





Banana bars makes 36


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)


1/2 cup butter, softened


1 1/2 cups white sugar


2 eggs


1 cup sour cream


1 teaspoon vanilla extract


2 cups all-purpose flour


1 teaspoon baking soda


1/4 teaspoon salt


1 cup mashed ripe bananas


1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting





DIRECTIONS


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.


In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter. Finally, mix in the mashed banana. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.


Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese frosting.








linzer torte bars


36 Bars


Ingredients


1 cup flour


1 cup confectioners' sugar


1 cup ground walnuts


1/2 cup butter, softened


1/2 teaspoon cinnamon


2/3 cup red raspberry preserves


Directions


1Preheat oven to 375F.


2Mix together flour, sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl until crumbly.


3Press 2/3 of mixture into an ungreased 9x9-inch baking pan.


4Spread preserves over crust.


5Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over the top of preserves, patting mixture down lightly.


6Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown.


7Cool completely before cutting into bars.


What's a great bar cookie recipe for me to take to a potluck?
Mars Bar Slice


Ingredients


3 Mars Bars


90g butter


3 cups rice bubbles


200g melted chocolate (cooking or normal eating chocolate)








Method


Grease and line slice tin with baking paper


Melt Mars Bars with butter and mix with rice bubbles.


Pour mixture into tin.


Melt chocolate and pour over slice.


Let slice set in a cool place (or the fridge).


Remove slice from tin and cut into pieces.



Here are some delicious cookie recipes and videos that you would love


http://www.ifood.tv/network/cookie/recip鈥?/a>

Suggest me the recipe for nutritious deserts potluck lunch party?

A fruit platter is always good, especially if you prepare it ahead of time. Peel the oranges, rinse off the strawberries, wash the grapes, have a bowl of nuts nearby to go with the fruit and that's very nutritious as well as being attractive.

Need a recipe with few ingredients for potluck?

I am going to a potluck in 5 hours that I just found out about. I've got no way to get to the grocery store and limited items in my home. What can I make? I have eggs, potatos, margarine, flour, a little pizza sauce, two chicken breasts, rice, raisins, bread, milk, juice.... etc. What the heck can I make? I thought of potato salad or a egg-potato casserole but all the recipes call for mayo, sour cream etc. Help?????Need a recipe with few ingredients for potluck?
What about this one? It's VERY delicious and you seem to have all the ingredients;





1/2 cup milk


1 egg, beaten


1 cup all-purpose flour


2 teaspoons garlic salt


1 teaspoon paprika


1 teaspoon ground black pepper


1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning


1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces


3 cups vegetable oil


1 cup chicken broth


1 cup milk





In a medium bowl, beat together 1/2 cup milk and egg. In a resealable plastic bag, mix together the flour, garlic salt, paprika, pepper and poultry seasoning. Place chicken in bag, seal, and shake to coat. Dip chicken in milk and egg mixture, then once more in flour mixture. Reserve any remaining flour mixture.


In a large skillet, heat oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place coated chicken in the hot oil, and brown on all sides. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking chicken until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, and drain on paper towels.


Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the frying oil. Over low heat, stir in 2 tablespoons of the reserved flour mixture. Stirring constantly, cook about 2 minutes. Whisk in chicken stock, scraping browned bits off bottom of skillet. Stir in 1 cup milk, and bring all to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with the chicken. Serves 8.





You can make mashed potatoes and mix some of the gravy with the mashed potatoes too - it's really yum !


And if not, just make the fried chicken part.. it's really really good !





==========Need a recipe with few ingredients for potluck?
This is a good dish for a potluck, just prepare in the crockpot, then take it to the dinner, plug in and the dish stays warm while serving.





Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes


5 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced


陆 cup onion, diced


陆 teaspoon garlic powder


录 teaspoon salt


录 teaspoon ground pepper


White sauce recipe (follows)





Place potatoes in slow cooker. Add onion and mix with potatoes. Prepare white sauce, pour evenly over potatoes. Add seasonings.





Cover and cook on high 4 hours. Can be topped with grated cheese.





White Sauce


4 tablespoons butter


4 tablespoons all purpose white flour


1 teaspoon salt


1/4 teaspoon white pepper


2 cup milk





In saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour and seasoning with wire whisk. Cook slowly, about 2 minutes, until mixture is smooth.





Slowly add milk while stirring. Increase heat to medium and continue to stir until mixture comes to a boil. Cook one minute and remove from heat.
Toast the bread and make bread crumbs season with salt. Take the chicken and dip it in the egg. Then bread the chicken in the crumbs. Then put the butter in a fry pan and brown the chicken. When chicken is browned put it on a baking dish and put pizza sauce on the chicken and bake at 350 or 400 for 20-30 min. You have chicken parmesan without the cheese. You can make the rice and put the chicken over it. Some of the best dishes are ones out of the top of your head.
how about mix eggs and milk and slice chicken breast into small stripes and dip into the egg milk mixture then into a bowl of flour just season with parsley garlic salt pepper onion powder and or what u have for chicken flavoring and then pan bake or deep fry or pan fry in oil and make chicken stripes or add tabasco sauce to melted butter in the microwave and pour on the stripes for a bufffalo chicken effect





potato pancakes
Buy a box of crackers (such as Ritz.)


Bring a dip with it.


I love mixing tuna with a little mayo (I use light) and some relish, plus squirt a lime in it. Yum!


Just make sure it stays cool/refrigerated. :)
Offer to bring the pop!
Potluck recipe


Ingredients:


1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream


1 cup half-and-half cream


1 cup chopped onion


1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies


1 teaspoon salt


1/2 teaspoon pepper


1 package (2 pounds) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes


2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken


2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided


Directions:


In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, half-and-half cream, onion, chilies, salt and pepper. Stir in potatoes, chicken and 2 cups of the cheese.


Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350掳 for 1-1/4 hours or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings. Editor's Note: Cooked turkey or ham can be substituted for the chicken.





or





Potluck Salad


SERVINGS: 5





CATEGORY: Main Dish





METHOD:





TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.


Ingredients:


1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked


4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes


1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise


1/2 cup chopped celery


1/4 cup chopped onion


2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle


1 tablespoon dill pickle juice


1/4 teaspoon salt


1/8 teaspoon each celery seed and pepper


5 medium tomatoes, cored


Bacon bits, optional


Directions:


In a bowl, combine tuna, cheese, mayonnaise, celery, onion, pickle, pickle juice, salt, celery seed and pepper. Chill. Cut tomatoes, not quite through, into quarters; place on individual plates and spread apart. Spoon 1/2 cup salad into each. Garnish with bacon bits if desired. Yield: 5 servings.
You can use whatever cheese you have on hand for this:





ONION CHEESE QUICHE





If you use premade pie crusts, this recipe is a cinch! Use a Starfrit dicer or food processor to dice the onions. I put the second quiche in the freezer for another day.





Pastry for 1 quiche dish OR 2 pie crusts





3 large onions, diced


2 tbsp. butter or margarine


1 tbsp. flour


4 oz. Swiss cheese, grated (1 c. grated)


2 eggs


2/3 c. milk


1 tsp. salt


Dash pepper and nutmeg





Preheat oven to 375F. Saut茅 onions in melted butter or margarine over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Do not brown. Sprinkled with flour and mix well.





Beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add onions and half of cheese. Place in pastry shell or pie crusts. Top with the rest of the cheese.





Bake at 375F for 30-35 minutes, until golden. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.








HASH BROWN QUICHE





3 c. shredded hash brown potatoes (3 c. grated potatoes)


1/3 cup butter, melted


seasoning salt to taste


1 c. diced mushrooms (optional)


1/4 cup chopped onion


1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


2 eggs


1/2 cup milk


salt and pepper to taste


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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Press hash browns onto the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie dish. Drizzle with melted butter, and sprinkle with seasoning salt. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until beginning to brown. In a small bowl, combine mushrooms, onion and shredded cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and a little seasoning salt. When crust is ready, spread cheese mixture on the bottom, then cover with egg mixture. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until filling is puffed and golden brown.

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Anyone have a great recipe for a christmas party potluck?

I am tired of bringing the same things. I need something easy but tastyAnyone have a great recipe for a christmas party potluck?
I have a few easy, yet delicious ideas for a potluck!





7 layer salad (I put in mine what I LIKE to eat)





Romaine Lettuce


Hard Boiled Eggs


Diced Roma Tomatoes


Green Onions


Peas


Salad Dressing: Hidden Valley Ranch packet, Mayo


Topping: Shredded Cheddar Cheese %26amp; Crumbled Bacon (I buy the hormel Bacon bits-easier)





Just layer and put the salad dressing on and topping! Use as much or as little to taste. You can also substitue other veggies, like peppers, if you want, no rules on this one! It looks fantastic in a glass bowl!








Mexican Layer Dip





Refriend Beans mixed with half packet taco seasoning


Sour Cream


Lettuce


Diced Tomaotes


Green Onions





Layer all together and eat with tortilla chips.








BLT Dip





Sour Cream, 12 oz


1 tsp if onion powder


Lettuce


Tomotoes


Crumbled bacon





Mixed sour cream and onion pwder


Layer on bacon. Then lettuce, then tomatoes.





Serve with Corn chips. You will not believe how much this tastes like a BLT!








Even easier...





Fresh Herb Salad





Buy a bag of salad...I prefer Romaine. Add fresh basil leaves, Mozzerella cheese (Cubed or shredded) and grape tomotoes (cut in half). Any itialian dressing works well with this one. People rave about this salad at my parties!








Have fun with this!! Good luck!Anyone have a great recipe for a christmas party potluck?
I'm in love with doctorgrandmas strawberry shortcake recipe. Not only is it tasty, but it's different and it's a healthy option with some fat free whipping cream on top. Of course you can buy your cream for convince, or you can make it with their cal free sweetener, which is really good too.





Option 2 - easy and delicious, but not health food - 1, 1, and 1 cake.


Ingredients:


1 box yellow cake mix


1 C butter


1 c pecans or other nut. Walnuts are good on this too.


1 can cherry pie filling


1 can pineapple(just one below chunked - shredded?)





Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees





In a cake pan(11x13 or whatever they are;) add the can of cherries and can of pineapple to the pan, UN-DRAINED.





Spread dry cake mix over the combined cherries and pineapple.





Spread chopped nuts over dry mix. I like a cup and a half of nuts on mine. Does that make me nutty;)





Drizzle melted butter over all. Don't worry about coverage here. Just try to drizzle it evenly over all main areas of the cake.





Cook that sucker for 1 hour and, oh my gosh....one great and easy pot luck offering.





I gurantee you that neither DoctorGrandma's strawberry shortcakes or 1, 1 %26amp; 1 will be left over!
I, too, love to try different things and came up with this recipe:





2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed


2 med. onions, cut in half then in eighths


Minced garlic


Lemon-pepper


Salt


Butter flavored vegetable spray





Rinse and drain potatoes, but still slightly damp. Spray the inside of a large casserole dish. Place half the potatoes in the dish, top with half the onions, minced garlic to taste. Spray all. Sprinkle with lemon-pepper (the more you use the tarter the taste) and salt. Repeat with rest of veggies, spray and seasonings.


Cover with foil and bake for 45 min. to an hour. If you want them kind of brown, leave uncovered last 15 minutes, but watch carefully!





I know it sounds like a strange combination, but you'll be surprised at how good they are!!
Bring finger foods! From experience finger foods are crowd pleasures.


Deviled eggs are good and easy. Cheese ball and crackers, Veggies and fresh fruit. Nuts! Cookies are the best and Christmas time!
Ham, potato salad or macaroni salad , baked beans, vegetable platter, shrimp coctail or imitation crab with cocktail sauce, assortment of appeti9zers and cookies, cake , pies and candies.

Looking for easy quick recipe for potluck?

Here are several that people have loved when I have brought them to potlucks at work.





MANGO SALSA





12 roma tomatoes, seeded, diced


1 red onion, diced


5 jalapenos, diced(add 1/4 habenero pepper for extreme heat)


2 mangos, diced


1 cup finely chopped cilantro


1 tsp salt


1 tsp ground cumin


1 tsp chilli powder


1/2 cup olive oil


1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice


1 tbsp tobasco or other pepper sauce





MIx all of the ingredients together. Refridgerate for 1 hour and then serve. Keep in mind that the salt will draw out the juices from the ingredients and so the mixture may have to be drained from time to time. Save the juice for Bloody Mary's or Caesar.





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PAPAYA SALSA





4 c. peeled, diced papaya (or mangoes)


1/2 c. finely diced Bermuda onions


1 jalapeno pepper, seeded %26amp; chopped


1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh coriander


1 tbsp. Kosher salt


1/4 c. fresh lime juice





Combine all ingredients in glass bowl. Let sit in refrigerator at least 2 hours.





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PEACH SALSA





3 firm peaches (about 1 lb.) - 1 pound of canned peaches can be substituted


1 tbsp. lemon juice


2 ripe tomatoes (about 1/2 lb.)


6 large green onions


1 tbsp. canned jalapeno peppers, chopped


1 tbsp. cilantro, coarsely chopped (fresh coriander) - (optional)


12 tbsp. good quality olive oil


6 tbsp. sherry vinegar


2 tbsp. honey





Dip peaches into boiling water and then peel the skins. Cut peaches into thin strips, discarding pits. Toss with lemon juice. Dip tomatoes into boiling water, then peel and seed them. Cut into medium julienne strips. Combine peaches and tomatoes. Add onions, peppers and cilantro, if using. Mix. Whisk together oil, vinegar and honey. Pour over other ingredients. If using within several hours, no need to refrigerate; otherwise cover and refrigerate.





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SALSA GUACAMOLE





Guests will rave about this combination of fire roasted salsa and guacamole -- you'll make it again and again!





Salsa:





1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted or plain diced tomatoes, well drained


1/4 cup chopped onion


2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro


1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)


1 clove garlic, finely chopped


1 small fresh jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped





Guacamole:





3 ripe large avocados (about 1 1/2 lb) pitted, peeled


2 tablespoons fresh lime juice


1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)


1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce


1 clove garlic, finely chopped





In medium bowl, stir together salsa ingredients.


In another medium bowl, place avocados; coarsely mash. Stir in remaining guacamole ingredients. Spoon guacamole into shallow serving bowl; top with salsa.





Serve with tortilla chips as desired.





Makes 12 servings (1/4 cup each).





Tip: Look for avocados that are firm, but yield to gentle pressure. If they are not quite ripe, place avocados in a paper bag, and let ripen at room temperature.





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GUACAMOLE





1 ripe tomato, peeled


2 avocados


1/2 onion, minced


1 tablespoon vinegar


1 chopped green chile, or to taste


salt and pepper to taste





Mash together the tomato and avocados. Stir in remaining ingredients.


Serve with warm tortillas.





Optional: Mix in pomegranate seeds for added color and a unique but authentic variation.





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Beef and Olive Empanaditas Prep: 1 hour


Bake: 15 minutes


Ingredients


6 ounces lean ground beef


1/3 cup finely chopped onion


1 clove garlic, minced


1/2 teaspoon ground cumin


1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper


1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives


1/4 cup tomato sauce


2 tablespoons golden raisins


1 recipe Empanadita Pastry


1 egg


1 tablespoon water





Directions


1. For filling, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic until beef is brown. Drain off fat. Stir in cumin and red pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in olives, tomato sauce, and raisins. Set aside.





2. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of the filling in the center of each dough round. Moisten edge with water; fold in half, sealing edge with tines of a fork. Prick dough several times. Place on ungreased baking sheet.





3. Stir together the egg and water; brush onto empanaditas. Bake in a 425F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden. Makes 36 empanaditas.





4. Empanadita Pastry: For pastry, in a large bowl, stir together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 3/4 cup shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add 1/2 cup milk and 1 beaten egg; stir until mixed.





Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 10 to 12 strokes. Divide dough in half. Roll one portion of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds; re-roll scraps and cut enough additional rounds to make 18 total. Repeat with the remaining dough portion.








5. Make-Ahead: Prepare as directed except do not bake. Place empanaditas in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, line a baking sheet with foil; coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place frozen empanaditas on prepared baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, in a 350F oven about 30 minutes or until golden.





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Sweet and Sassy Meatballs 64 meatballs Start to Finish: 30 minutes


Ingredients


1 16-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce


1 18-ounce bottle barbecue sauce


2 1-pound packages frozen cooked meatballs, thawed (32 per pound)





Directions


1. For sauce, in a large skillet stir together cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce. Cook over medium heat until cranberry sauce is melted, stirring occasionally.





2. Add meatballs to sauce. Cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately or keep meatballs warm in a slow cooker on low setting to serve. Makes 16 servings.





3. Make-ahead directions: Prepare as directed in Step 1. Stir in frozen or thawed meatballs. Place in an airtight container. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. To serve, heat meatballs and sauce in a large skillet over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.





4. Chipotle-Sauced Meatballs: Prepare as above, except substitute one 12-ounce bottle chili sauce for the barbecue sauce and stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.





5. Hawaiian-Sauced Meatballs: Prepare sauce as above, except substitute one 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained, for the cranberry sauce.Looking for easy quick recipe for potluck?
I Fall to Peaches Cobbler... easy and tasty take along





1/2 C. butter


1 C. flour


1 tsp baking powder


1 tsp baking soda


1 C sugar


1/2 tsp salt


1 C. whole milk


1 can ( 21 oz) peach pie filling





Place butter in 13 x 9 pan . Bake at 350 until melted.


Combine flour and next four ingredients. Stir in milk. Pour batter over butter. Spoon pie filling over batter. Do not stir!





Bake at 350 ... 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown.Looking for easy quick recipe for potluck?
Theres a lot of tried and tested delicious recipes here to try





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Earthquake Cake





1 C. rough chopped pecans (says to toast but I don't)


1 C. coconut


1 box German or Regular Chocolate cake mix


1 8 oz. cream cheese softened


1 box powdered sugar


1 stick softened butter





At the bottom of a greased 9X13 pan, spread pecans, then coconut. Mix the cake mix per package instructions and pour over the nuts and coconut. Blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and butter and dab onto top of batter.





Bake 50-55 Minutes. Cake cracks down the middle like an earthquake.





Top with ice cream or whipped cream...it is delicious just plain too.


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HOT CHICKEN SALAD





Mix well:


1 can cream of chicken soup


1 Cup Sour Cream


1 Cup Mayonnaise





Add:


1/2 Cup chopped almonds


1/2 Cup chopped Scallions


2 Cups diced celery


2-3 Cups of pre-cooked chicken, coarsely chopped


2 Tbsp. chopped pimentos


2 tsp. of lemon juice





Mix well and spoon into a buttered 9X13” baking dish





Topping:


2Tbsp. melted butter


½ cup of either crushed corn flakes, potato chips, Ritz crackers, or chow mein noodles....mixed with melted butter





Bake 30 minutes at 350ºF...then add topping and bake 15 minutes more.


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Lynn's Broccoli Rice Casserole





½ cup chopped onion


½ cup chopped celery (*I will often leave out if I have none)


4 T. margarine


2 cups cooked rice


1 (10½ oz) can cream of mushroom soup


2 (10-oz) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, barely cooked and drained


1 (8 oz) jar Cheese Whiz (*I will often use a chub of Kraft Garlic Cheese or Tostitoes Nacho Cheese, whatever I have around)


1 4-oz) can water chestnuts, diced





Saute’ onions and celery in margarine. Mix all ingredients. Put into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 8. Enjoy!!





--River Road Recipes II


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Conniosseur's Casserole





1 12 pz can white shoe peg corn drained


1 16 oz can French cut string beans drained


1/2 cup celery chopped


1/2 cup onion chopped


1 2 oz jar pimentos chopped


1/2 cup sour cream


1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated


1 10 3/4 oz can cream of celery soup


1/2 tsp salt


1/2 tsp pepper





Topping:


1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs


1/2 stick butter, melted


1/2 cup slivered almonds





Mix all ingredients except topping. Place in 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Sprinkle topping over casserole.


Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Serves 8.





(I have subbed water chestnuts chopped for the celery and it is very good.)





--Tea Time At the Master’s cookbook
Pasta salad-everyone likes pasta salad. Or they should.





1 tablespoon olive oil


2 tablespoons salt


1 pound pasta, small tubes or shells


3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil


1 cup cubed Mozzarella cheese


3/4 cup black olives


2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced


1 large red onion, diced


3 pickling cucumbers or kirbies, peeled and diced


2 bunches fresh oregano, leaves only, chopped


1/3 cup red wine vinegar


3 dashes hot sauce


Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste





Bring 1 gallon salted water to a rolling boil in a large stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and pasta, and cook until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, shaking vigorously, and immediately transfer to an oiled cookie sheet or clean countertop to cool. When cool, transfer to a bowl, and toss with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.


Mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl. Toss with pasta, adjust seasonings, and Enjoy!!!!
Tamale Pie





Depending on how many people will be eating, this will serve 6


bake a pan of corn bread let cool and crumble in a bowl, cook 2 lbs of ground beef or ground turkey on stove top till done, I usually add some diced onions and bell pepper to mine. Drain then add 2 packs of taco seasoning to it and one can of diced tomatoes drained(I use Mexican blend) one can of whole Cornell corn drained, 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup crumbled corn bread. mix together. in a separate glass baking dish take 1/2 of the corn bread and put it in the bottom of the dish and mash down as to make a bottom crust, pour meat mixture into dish and top with the rest of the corn bread, sprinkle top with cheddar cheese and bake in 350 oven for 30minutes enjoy.
Cherry-Chocolate Scones


1 large egg


3 cups flour


1/4 cup sugar or Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking


1 tablespoon baking powder


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/2 cup cold butter (1/4 pound)


3/4 cup half-and-half cream (light cream)


4 ounces milk chocolate chips, about 1/2 cup


1/2 cup pecans, chopped


1/2 cup dried cherries





# In a bowl or food processor, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.





# Cut butter into chunks and add to flour mixture, cut in with pastry blender or pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.





# In a small bowl, whisk together half %26amp; half and eggg; RESERVE 2 tablespoons half %26amp; half mixture; Add remaining to flour mixture along with chocolate, nuts and cherries;Stir with a fork just until evenly moistened.





# Scrap dough onto a floured surface and, with lightly floured hands, Squeese dough together into a ball.





# Pat dough into a 7-inch round about 1 3/4 inch thick; cut into 8 equal wedges.





# Place wedges 2-inches apart on a buttered or cooking parchment-lined 12-by 15-inch baking sheet.





# Brush tops of wedges lightly with RESERVED half %26amp; half mixture( discard ant remaining).





# Bake scones in a 350 degree oven(regular or convection) until tops are browned, about 25 minutes; Let cool about 10 minutes on baking sheet serve warm or cool completely, enjoy.


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Out of This World Caesar Pasta Salad


16 ounces tri-colored rotini pasta


20 medium olives, sliced


2 green onions, sliced


8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese


1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil


2 cups of your favorite Caesar salad dressing





1. Cook pasta according to package directions.





2. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water until cold throughout. Toss pasta with





3. olive oil making sure to coat well. Believe it or not it prevents the pasta from





4. absorbing all of the dressing, thus becoming dry.





5. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss wih dressing.





6. I like to garnish the top with more sliced green onions.





7. Add grilled chicken breast and this salad goes from a side dish to an entree.

Does anyone know an easy dessert recipe that I can take to a holiday potluck at work?

make bread pudding..easy to make, easy to travel withDoes anyone know an easy dessert recipe that I can take to a holiday potluck at work?
Buy 24 mini frozen pie shells. Then mix together


2 c. brown sugar


1 c. raisins


1 c. chopped nuts


1 c. Maraschino red %26amp; green cherries, chopped


4 eggs


1 tbsp butter.


Fill your frozen pie shells with this mix. Put pie shells on a cookie sheet and cook at 375 for about 20 minutes on the BOTTOM gril in your oven.


Very nice, sweet and festive.....


Merry Christmas and enjoy your potluck!Does anyone know an easy dessert recipe that I can take to a holiday potluck at work?
If you want really easy just buy you a Mrs. Smith frozen Boston Cream pie. They are really good!
Cookies. Get the ready-to-toss-in-the-oven pre-cut packages of cookie dough. Oatmeal raisin are pretty good. Make a ton of 'em and you're good to go.
Mince Pie Puffs





Ingredients





Vegan Puff Pastry


Vegan Mince Pie Filling





For a change from traditional mince pies, use a rectangle of puff pastry and spoon a small amount of mince pie filing on one side.





Fold over and press the edges down firmly. Score diagonally across it with a sharp knife.





Cook in a 200 degree pre heated oven for 10 minutes until golden brown.
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE~!


In a trifle bowl or super large brandy snifter layer broken up chocolate cake that has been dribbled with chocolate liquor, chocolate pudding,crushed up Skor or Heath bars and cool whip. Keep layering and end up with cool whip then a sprinkle of crushed up SKor or Heath bars. YUMO! People go crazy over it!
Pistachio Cream Pie


Submitted by: Holly


Rated: 5 out of 5 by 13 members Yields: 8 servings





INGREDIENTS:


1 1/2 cups all-purpose


flour


1/4 cup chopped walnuts


3/4 cup butter, softened


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese


1 teaspoon vanilla extract


1 cup confectioners' sugar


1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed


2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix


3 cups cold milk


1/4 cup maraschino cherries


1/8 cup chopped pistachio nuts


DIRECTIONS:


1. Mix flour, walnuts, and butter or margarine. Spread into the bottom


of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to


30 minutes. Cool.


2. Mix together cream cheese, vanilla, confectioners' sugar and 1 cup


whipped topping. Beat well, and spread over cooled crust.


Refrigerate for 1 hour.


3. Mix instant pudding with milk until thick. Spread over cream cheese


layer. Top with remaining whipped topping, sprinkle with nuts, and


decorate with maraschino cherries.
Make some cream cheese brownies, you can usually get the recipe on the back of the box... Lazy but ingenious aren't I?
Chocolate dipped pineapple





Slice a whole fresh pineapple in round slices and then cut each slice into 6 or 8 pie shape pieces.


Melt Hersheys special dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave (works best in a double boiler)


Holding the pineapple by the rind dip in chocolate and place on waxed paper to firm up. You can sprinkle Heath bits on the top.





This is absolutely fantastic if you like pineapple. Most people will ask what it is. Just tell them to try a piece. I brought 2 containers of it to work for a party and at first no one would try it. After I talked a couple of people into trying it, it disappeared.
There is always room for Jell-O and you can do it with or with out the fruit. My aunt makes a 2 color mold -just pour red jello into a bunt pan - let set 2 hours then top with green jello- leave over night soak a minute in hot water and turn onto a plate serve with cool whip and you have a cheap-festive-easy hit!


Good Luck!
Strawberries ';Briond';





Strawberries, simple Syrup, Grand Marnier !!!


If you can get it bring Sourcream Sorbet





Chilled of Course
You could make trifle. All you need is some plain cake (either cake you made yourself or a pre-bought pound cake), berries, jello, custard (you can buy this premade or in powder form that you add milk to - in the US it's called 'Bird's English Dessert Mix'), whipped cream and shaved chocolate.





Get a bowl and layer pieces of pound cake at the bottom. Place some berries over that, then pour over cooled custard. Then chopped up jello, another layer of cake and custard and jello, then whipped cream, berries and chocolate shaving to decorate.





Traditional English trifle recipes soak the cake in alcohol, but this might not be good to take to work since not everyone might want it?
Ritz crackers, put peanut butter in between two to make a little sandwich. Dunk in melted chocolate and put on wax paper in freezer. These things will disappear before your very eyes. We named these cookies ';Dear Sweet Hazels'; after my step mom who always had a special way with deserts. At first I didn't think they sounded so great, but once I tried one, I was hooked!
Dump Cake - It is sooooo easy and soooo good





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I want to make a pot of blood and puss for a potluck on Halloween. Does anyone have a great borscht recipe?

1 Tbsp vegetable oil


1-1/2 cups onion, finely chopped (1 large)


5 medium beets


1/2 cup carrot, chopped (1 small)


5 tsp tomato paste


16 cups chicken stock


2 large potatoes


1 medium cabbage head


1 cup green bell pepper, chopped


3 Tbsp sugar


1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed


1 tsp salt


1/2 tsp ground black pepper


1 clove garlic, minced


1 tsp fresh dillweed, chopped








Instructions


Peel and julienne raw beets to yield 4 cups. Peel and cube potatoes to yield 2 1/2 cups. Finely chop cabbege to yield 6 cups.





Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.





Add beets and carrot. Saute, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.





Stir in tomato paste. Remove from heat and set aside.





In a large stock pot, bring chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Add potato and cook for 3 minutes. Add cabbage and continue boiling for 5 minutes.





Add reserved beet-tomato paste mixture, green pepper, sugar, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.





Remove from heat. Stir in garlic and dill. Serve hot.





Yield: 12 servingsI want to make a pot of blood and puss for a potluck on Halloween. Does anyone have a great borscht recipe?
Ever hear of an --- wipe?I want to make a pot of blood and puss for a potluck on Halloween. Does anyone have a great borscht recipe?
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Gross!


Great idea though.


I don't have a recipe, but I had to leave a comment.


What will the pus be made of?
Look in the book ';Please to the Table';.
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There are many sugar based colorants at walmart, kmart, etc... to bake a cake that looks like what you want to do, I saw last week, even some terrifing eyes...and stuff, that would work well on you creation, so ...go for it!
It is a perfectly literally bloody obnoxus query!! Why goin for substitutes. There are f requet cases of blood donaion bottles rotting for lack of adequate maintenance. The foul smell of it would add to the dismal character of the scenario..
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I learned this from watching a documentary on the making of ';Conan, the Barbarian.'; : You can make ';blood'; with a mixture of vodka and red jello. Obviously, you need more vodka than jello or it will form up solidly. If you use more vodka, it will congeal, as it will with water, but not solidly.





Pus--just use the white grape flavor of jello--it's pale yellow
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Witches' Brew for Kids





2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Brand Black Cherry Flavor Gelatin


1-1/2 cups boiling water


1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Orange Flavor Gelatin


3/4 cup boiling water


1/4 cup blueberries


3 qt. (12 cups) prepared KOOL-AID Orange Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink Mix, chilled











FOR Hand: Dissolve black cherry gelatin in 1-1/2 cups boiling water, stirring 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour into greased 8-inch square pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.


FOR Eyeballs: Meanwhile, dissolve orange gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water, stirring 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour into round or square ice cube trays. Refrigerate until thickened but not set. Insert a blueberry into the center of each gelatin eye ball. Refrigerate until completely set.


TO Assemble: Trace outline of small hand on piece of paper. Cut out pattern, then place on top of cherry gelatin. Cut around the pattern with a small sharp knife. Carefully pull hand away from pan. Place hand in punch bowl, allowing the fingers to hang over the side of the bowl. Arrange the eyeballs around the inside edge of the punch bowl. Gradually pour in the prepared drink. Serve immediately.
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What is a good recipe for a side dish that I can take to a Christmas potluck?

I would prefer something that doesn't need to be warmed up.What is a good recipe for a side dish that I can take to a Christmas potluck?
Hash brown casserole similar to Cracker Barrel's. It's the only dish that never has leftovers.





In a 4qt slow cooker combine:


(half the recipe for a 9*13 pan to bake at 350 for about 45 minutes)


- 2 pkgs shredded ';Simply Potatoes'; refrigerated hash browns (also good w/the O'brian cubed potates)


- 1 cup finely chopped onion


- 16 oz sour cream


-2 cans cream of chicken soup


-2 teaspoons seasoned salt (I like Natures Seasons)


-2 cups shredded sharp cheddar or colby cheese


-1 big splash of Worcestershire sauce


-1 dash of tobasco sauce








Mix everything directly into a crockpot. (Start w/ the soup, sour cream, %26amp; seasonings, then the onions, then the cheese, then the potatoes)


Cook at high for 4 hours then turn to low until serving time.What is a good recipe for a side dish that I can take to a Christmas potluck?
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Vegan potluck recipe ideas?

Hey all,





I will be attending a pot luck where at least 15 guests will be vegans. My plan is to bring one dish that is vegan friendly, and one for everyone else to enjoy. Any suggestions for a vegan recipe that serves many?Vegan potluck recipe ideas?
An easy one--Vegan Shephard's Pie.


chop up two large onions and about three cloves of chopped garlic, and sautee them in a large(very large) pan with olive oil.


Add about 16 ounces of chopped fresh cremini mushrooms.


When the mushrooms get all watery, add about a package and a half of Boca frozen meat crumbles(Must be Boca, MorningStar Farms' is NOT vegan).


Add a bunch of dried thyme, some ground coriander, and then put in as many frozen peas and corn and carrots as you like.


Add about 3-4 cups of vegetable broth that has been mixed with about a half cup of flour, and simmer.


meanwhile, make a bunch of mashed potatoes (potato flakes work fine).


Once the ';beef'; mixture is a bit thicker, pour it into two casserole dishes.


Cover the mixture with the mashed potatoes, and bake for about 25 minutes or until the mashed potatoes are just turning golden.





I promise you it's delish!!Vegan potluck recipe ideas?
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of my world famous Carrot salad with dill:





Ingredients:





1 pound wholesome carrots


1 tablespoon lemon juice


1 tablespoon olive oil


1 teaspoon sugar


2 tablespoons fresh dill


salt and pepper to taste





Directions:





Clean and wash wholesome carrots. With a vegetable peeler remove long strips of wholesome carrot and place in bowl. Rough chop dill and add to wholesome carrots. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for approximately 45 minutes then serve.
It's wonderful and delicious to bring a big garden salad with a myriad of colorful veggies, but if you want to be even more kind, bring something vegans love to eat but never get unless another vegan makes it.





I don't know about other vegans, but I crave comfort foods - casseroles and such.





VeganYumYum.com is a great source of dinner party friendly meals.





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Or make a pizza! Dough, veggies, a really good sauce and your set.
bring a few bags of tortilla chips along with a ';dip platter'; of guacamole, hummus, %26amp; salsa.





or look on the website below for lots %26amp; lots of vegan-friendly recipes:

I'm looking for a good dessert recipe for a potluck lunch. Any good ideas out there? Thanks!?

Apple Crumble and CustardI'm looking for a good dessert recipe for a potluck lunch. Any good ideas out there? Thanks!?
Watergate Salad


1 large tub Cool Whip


1 package of Pistachio Pudding


1/2 can of crushed pine apple


1/3 bag of miniature marshmallows


1 1/2 to 2 cups of pecans, broken


Mix ingredients in order, and serve........Great party pleaserI'm looking for a good dessert recipe for a potluck lunch. Any good ideas out there? Thanks!?
Glazed Peach Pie





INGREDIENTS:


1 9-inch pie shell, baked


1 quart sliced fresh peaches, excess liquid drained


3/4 cup water


1 cup sugar


3 tablespoons cornstarch


1 teaspoon vanilla


2 teaspoons lemon juice


1 tablespoon butter


1/8 teaspoon salt


sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping





PREPARATION:


Mash 1 cup of the peaches. Add water and cook four minutes. Mix sugar and cornstarch; add to the fruit mixture. Cook until thick and clear. Add vanilla, lemon juice, butter, and salt. Let cool. Arrange remaining peach slices in the cooled pie shell.


Pour cooled peach glaze mixture over the sliced fruit. Chill. To serve, top with whipped cream or whipped topping and a few small peach slices, if desired. Or, serve with vanilla ice cream.


Peach Recipes
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Coffee Cake





For the Cake:


1 1/2 cup all purpose flour


1 tsp baking soda


1 tsp cinnamon


1/4 tsp ground allspice


1/4 tsp salt


1/2 cup butter, softened


3/4 cup packed light brown sugar


2 large eggs


1 cup solid-pack canned pumpkin


1/3 cup maple syrup


1 tsp vanilla extract





For the Glaze:


1 cup confectioners' sugar


2 Tbls sour cream


1 Tbls maple syrup


1 Tbls lemon juice





Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 6 1/2 cup capacity ring mold. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and salt; set aside. Beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stop Mixer and add pumpkin, syrup and vanilla. Mix in on low speed. Add dry ingredients and fold in with a rubber spatula. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes then carefully lossen and place on a wire rack over waxed paper. Meanwhile, prepare glaze. Sift confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Spoon over warm cake, letting glaze drip down sides. Cool completely.
this is easy and everyone loves it. You dont have to worry about leftovers cuz it will be gone.





Ugly Duckling Pudding Cake





1 pkg. yellow cake mix


1 pkg. lemon instant pudding


1 16 oz. can fruit cocktail with juice


1 cup shredded coconut


4 eggs


1/4 cup oil


1/2 cup brown sugar


1/2 cup chopped nuts





Blend all ingredients except brown sugar and nuts. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed.


Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts.


Bake at 325 for 45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed and pulls


away from sides. Cool 15 minutes. Spoon hot glaze over warm cake.





Butter Glaze





1/2 cup butter or margarine


1/2 cup sugar


1/2 cup evaporated milk


1 1/3 cup shredded coconut





Combine margarine, evaporated milk and sugar in a saucepan. Heat on LOW until it is


all melted and well combined. Stir in coconut.
I like to use Chocolate, Brownie Trifle, Sandwhich cookies, or Cocoa Krispie Brownies. http://simplycooking-for5.blogspot.com/.
Since it is Spring,what about a Peach bread pudding?Inexpensive and easy.








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Well for a pot luck people may want something easy to grab and go, so individual servings will work best. Maybe cookies or cupcakes. I always think that fudge is SO easy to make, and people love it. You can get those little individual papers, and make it plain, or fancy. It's cheap and easy. I use the recipe right on the jar of Fluff!
I have an excellent dessert that is so easy and makes allot and everyone loves it.


1 box white cake mix


2 box's room temp cream cheese


2 cups confecotioners sugar


1 tub cool whip


4 cans of comstock or any brand cheerie pie filling


You need 2 13 x 9 cake pans I usually just but the aluminum one's in the store then make your cake accoring to box and then seperate your cake into the two pans the cake will be thin then bake in the oven till done. It usually only takes about 20 minutes because they are thin but just check them then let them cool.


Mix together the cream cheese, sugar then the coolwhip then split evenlly over the two cakes spread to cover the top then take you cheeries and put two cans on each cake and spread out then put in the frig till cold and serve. It is so good and it is also very light.


Hope this helps
Easy Lemon Bars





Ingredients:


1 (1 lb. 4-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury Refrigerated Sugar Cookies


4 eggs, slightly beaten


1 1/2 cups sugar


1/4 cup flour


1 teaspoon baking powder


1/4 cup lemon juice


1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar





Heat oven to 350 F. Press cookie dough evenly in bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake at 350 F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. In large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, flour and baking powder; blend well. Stir in lemon juice. Pour mixture over warm crust. Bake at 350 F. for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cut smaller square bars





Good Luck!
It is not simple...BUt Trust me Everyone Will be Impressed and It is ABSOLUTLEY DELICIOuS





Fruity Cheesecake





Got if from Kraftfoods.com





The only thing that they really do not tell you there is that it is very hard to find a rectangular cheesecake pan..What I did is I baked it in a regular pan and put waxed paper, enough to be able to lift it from the sides when It was ready and cool..





The other thing is that the recepie says 25 nillas cookies for the bottom.. I had to use double the amount, 25 were not enough





You wll shine with this dessert..
How about the old faithful bread + butter pudding, sounds like it would go with a pot luck lunch. easy + cheap.





bread slices 4 the quantity u want to feed, butter bread, cut in2 1/4's, layer in an oven proof bowl (+ raisins/currants between layers if u want), make egg + milk mixture (i add sugar + vanilla 4 taste), slowly cover bread, let soak, sprinkle with cinamon, then place in oven (180) + bake untill moist (not wet) in center. easy
Blueberry Almond Cookies


Original recipe yield:


4 dozen


INGREDIENTS





* 1 1/2 cups white sugar


* 1 cup shortening


* 2 eggs


* 1 pint fresh blueberries


* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


* 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour


* 1 teaspoon salt


* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda


* 1 cup chopped almonds





DIRECTIONS





1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Puree blueberries in a food processor or blender.


2. In a medium bowl, cream sugar and shortening together. Beat in eggs, then stir in the blueberry puree. Sift together the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the blueberry mixture. Finally, stir in the chopped almonds.


3. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on the baking sheet or remove to cool on wire racks.
Keep at hand some homemade strawberry sorbet, some meringues and any ice cream.


Make parfaits:


Crumble meringues in bottom of glass, top with ice cream, and top with some strawberry sorbet.


A spoon of whipped cream with a basil or mint leaf on top will add the last touch.

What's a good recipe for a pasta salad that I can take to a potluck dinner?

Preferably a tortellini salad. Or should I just make one? =)





Thanks in advance.What's a good recipe for a pasta salad that I can take to a potluck dinner?
NO recipe needed, darlin'. Salads are like that. Cook your torts or pasta of choice, rinse in cold water and drain ~ toss right away with a little olive (or any kind you like) so it doesn't stick and start adding stuff. Pick your favorite stuff and your favorite bottled Italian dressing if you don't want to make your own ~ there are so many good ones on the market nowadays.


I like to add:


Celery


Slivered red onion


Pimento or roasted red bells


Olives (any kind you like)


If choosing Calamatas, a crumbling of Feta is nice.


Beans ~ any kind. I toss in a combo, whatever I have ~ Kidney, garbanzo, cannelini, black, even fresh or canned green or wax. (steamed of course)


Fresh chopped parsley for colour and brightness.


Fresh toamtoes can be good, but get rid of the juice and seeds.


Have fun!What's a good recipe for a pasta salad that I can take to a potluck dinner?
cook corkscrew pasta, drain add pepperoni slices,or buy the stick form of pepperoni and cut in small chunks(this is best) black olives,drained, crumbled feta cheese or cubes of monteray jack, 2 jars of whole mushrooms drained well, some julienned carrots, chopped cucumber , add italian salad dressing to coat well, add about one tea, itialian seasoning you can use tortellini as well i think it would be excellent
You could buy one. But it wont look good at the dinner. Everyone will kind of figure out soon enough that you bought it. They will think you didn't spend any time or thought into the dinner.





There are bunch of recipes on foodnetwork.com





this looks good


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also this looks good too


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Cooked pasta


Crumbled or Shredded Cheese


Sliced Olives


Marinated Mushrooms


Marinated Artichoke Hearts


Shredded Chicken


Garlic Flavored Rice Vinegar





I don't have the amounts - it's to taste. The key ingredient is the flavored rice vinegar. Beyond that, the other ingredients can be suited to taste.





I always get great reviews for it.
You can use any pasta of choice, i.e. ravioli, tortellini, etc.





Antipasto Pasta Salad


Serves 8


1 pound Penne, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked


1 12-oz. jar roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, cut into thin strips


1 12-oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped


1 cup diced Muenster, brick or Provolone cheese


1 cup mushrooms, sliced


1/2 cup chopped red onion


1/3 cup chopped fresh basil


2/3 cup Caesar or Italian salad dressing


Freshly ground black pepper


Sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional)





Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine pepper strips, artichoke hearts, cheese, mushrooms, onion and basil in a large bowl. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Drain well and add pasta and dressing to bowl; toss well. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and sliced pepperoncini peppers before serving, if desired.


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Caesar Ravioli Salad


Serving Size : 4





1 9 oz pkg cheese ravioli


2 cups cherry tomatoes -- halved


1 medium cucumber -- thinly sliced


1/2 cup purple onions -- chopped


1/4 cup black olives -- sliced


1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese -- grated


1/2 teaspoon black pepper -- freshly ground


3/4 cup Caesar salad dressing


4 cups Romaine lettuce -- shredded





Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Combine ravioli and next seven (7) ingredients. Cover and chill. Serve over lettuce, if desired.


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Greek Pasta Salad


Serving Size : 6





6 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta (about 2 cups)


4 plum tomatoes, chopped


1/2 of a medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced


2 green onions, sliced


3 tablespoons sliced pitted ripe olives


1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil


1/4 cup lemon juice


1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed


1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed


1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)


3 cloves garlic, minced


1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper


1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)





In a large saucepan cook the pasta in boiling, lightly salted water according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.





In a large bowl toss together the cooked pasta, the tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and olives.





For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine the oil, lemon juice, basil, oregano, anchovy paste (if desired), garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.





Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Before serving, add the feta cheese; toss gently to combine. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Tortellini with chicken. You can cook the tortellini. Add Alfredo sauce after melted -heat in a skillet,add mushrooms, sliced onions, a little salt, butter, and diced chicken.It is great-we sell it at work.
Pizza Pasta Salad:





Prep Time: 20 min


Total Time: 1 hr 20 min


Makes: 10 servings, 1 cup each





3 cups penne pasta, cooked, drained and cooled


4 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 4 cups)


12 slices OSCAR MAYER Hard Salami, chopped


1 cup KRAFT Natural Mozzarella Cheese Crumbles


1/2 cup chopped fresh basil


1/2 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese


1/2 cup KRAFT Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan





Dressing





TOSS all ingredients in large bowl.





COVER and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
No don't buy one. Those are never really very good anyways





Best Chicken Pasta Salad





2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves


3/4 cup steak sauce


1 (12 ounce) package fusilli pasta


2 cubes chicken bouillon


1 Vidalia onion, diced


2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced


1 cup halved cherry tomatoes


1 cup Ranch-style salad dressing


DIRECTIONS


Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Place breasts into a glass baking dish and marinate in steak sauce for 15 to 60 minutes.


Grill chicken until no longer pink and the juices run clear. Remove from grill, and chop into bite-size pieces.


To a large pot of boiling water, add bouillon cubes and pasta. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.


In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, onion, avocados and tomatoes. Mix in salad dressing, cover, and refrigerate until chilled.
COLD TORTELLINI APPLE SALAD


3 tablespoons concentrated apple juice (you can get this frozen)


3 tablespoons light corn syrup


1 teaspoon cider vinegar


2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar


1/8 teaspoon garlic salt


Dash pepper


1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini (9 ounce)


2 cups chopped apples


2 cups shredded salad greens


1 cup of manadrin orange slices (canned)


1/2 cup thin sliced celery


1/4 cup sliced green onions


2 tablespoons pine nuts





Combine apple juice concentrate, corn syrup, vinegar, sugar, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions. Drain and cool thoroughly. In large mixing bowl combine tortellini and remaining ingredients. Toss gently with apple juice dressing and serve immediately.
Tortellini Salad


1 lb tortellini, cooked


1/4 lb boiled ham, julienne cut


1/4 lb provolone cheese, julienne cut


10 pitted black olives, drained, and diced


1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced


1 small red onion, diced


1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped


Dressing


1/4 cup wine vinegar


3/4 cup olive oil


3/4 teaspoon oregano


1/8 teaspoon basil


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/4 teaspoon pepper





Dressing:. (Make this 1 day in advance.)


Mix all ingredients together and blend well. Store in the refrigerator overnight.





Salad:.


Put all Salad ingredients in a large bowl, use one cup of salad dressing and mix.


This will really be a hit
Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe





8 ounces medium shells, uncooked


2 teaspoons olive oil


1/2 teaspoon ground cumin


1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained


1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained


1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips


3/4 cup sliced green onions


1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives


3/4 cup fat free mayonnaise


1/2 cup fat free sour cream


1/4 cup salsa


2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced


Cook pasta, drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with oil and sprinkle with cumin and add salt to taste. Layer pasta, beans, corn, bell pepper, green onions and olives in a large glass bowl. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and salsa and mix well. Spread mixture evenly over top of pasta salad, sprinkle with cilantro, cover and refrigerate overnight.





Makes 6 Servings
Web search: tortillini pasta salad. Lots of recipes

I am looking for a killer dish to take to a potluck does anyone have a really good recipe?

Everyone always wants to bring gooey casseroles. I do one of three things. 1. A tray of nice lean meat and rolls. 1. A nice green salad which gets taken immediately by people who don't want gooey casseroles. 3. A crock pot with blanched green beans, drizzled with a little butter, bacon pieces and hot sauce. Nice and lean food.I am looking for a killer dish to take to a potluck does anyone have a really good recipe?
***Everything Jambalaya***





2 cups enriched white rice


1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan


1 tablespoon butter


1 pound boneless, skinless white or dark meat chicken


3/4 pound andouille, casing removed and diced


1 medium onion, chopped


2 ribs celery, chopped


1 green bell pepper, chopped


1 bay leaf, fresh or dried


Several drops hot sauce or 2 pinches cayenne pepper


2 to 3 tablespoons (a handful) all-purpose flour


1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice


1(14-ounce) can or paper container chicken stock or broth


1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) cumin


1 rounded teaspoon (1/2 palmful) dark chili powder


1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) poultry seasoning


1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce


1 pound medium shrimp, raw, deveined and peeled (ask for easy peel at fish counter)


Coarse salt and black pepper


Chopped scallions, for garnish


Fresh thyme, chopped for garnish





Cook rice to package directions.


Place a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and butter to the pan. Cube chicken and place in hot oil and butter. Brown chicken 3 minutes, add sausage, and cook 2 minutes more. Add onion, celery, pepper, bay, and cayenne.


Saute vegetables 5 minutes, sprinkle flour over the pan and cook 1 or 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and broth and season with cumin, chili, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire. Bring liquids to a boil and add shrimp.


Simmer shrimp 5 minutes until pink and firm. Remove the pot from the heat and place on a trivet. Ladle jambalaya into shallow bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, place a scoop of rice on to the center of the bowlfuls of jambalaya. Sprinkle dishes with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and thyme leavesI am looking for a killer dish to take to a potluck does anyone have a really good recipe?
Especially if there will be kids there


Tator Tot Caserorle has always gone over well





Brown 2 lbs of hamburg and drain fat.


place in botton of cake pan (11X13)


stir in 1 can cream of celery soup and one can cream of mushroom soup


Cover with 1/2 lb of shredded cheese


cover top with layer of tater tots (one full bag)





Bake at 350 until bubbly around edge (about 40 min.)
jambalaya... go to www.foodnetwork.com or some shrimps and grits
Killer sweet and sour chicken wings! Ranch dressing or blue cheese.


Spring rolls


Guacamole and chips


Spinach dip with cut up vegetables and french bread cut into cubes


Lasagna


A big salad with every thing in it


What ever you decide will be ';KILLER';
green chicken chili...email me if you want the recipe
A simple dip that goes quick, you will need a pan that capable of heating itself. two pkgs of sage breakfast pork[or sub with brauts skinned. cook meant making sure it is finley chopped add two cans of mild rotella mild green chilies and tomatos. your done
Antipasto Salad





8 oz. Rotini or Spaghetti Noodles


4 oz hard salami, diced


1 small red onion, thinly sliced


1 cup whole pitted ripe olives8 oz. fresh mushroom, sliced


½ cup Italian dressing


1 tabs vegetable oil


1 cup celery, diagonally sliced


1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved


½ cup diced green peppers


1 tsp. salt


¼ tsp. black pepper





1. Marinate salami, onions, olives and mushrooms with Italian dressing.


2. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.


3. One hour before serving, cook noodles according to directions.


4. Toss celery, tomatoes, green pepper, salt, pepper and marinated vegetables together.


5. Refrigerate 30minutes.


6. Garnish with Romaine lettuce and serve.


7. Makes 10 servings.








Ground Beef and Sausage in Red Beans and Rice





6 cups uncooked rice


1 pound polish sausage


1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


2 pounds ground beef


¼ cup chopped onion


2 cans Kidney beans, drained


1 can Pinto beans, drained


1 can Pork and Beans, undrained








1. Prepare rice in large pot per directions.


2. Cut sausage into 1-inch chunks and then quarter the chunks.


3. Cook sausage in large skillet until lightly browned. Season with cayenne pepper to taste before transferring to pot with rice.


4. Reserve grease and sauté ground beef for 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and stir in rice along with onions.


5. Sauté for t5 minutes more.


6. Drain well and return mixture to pot.


7. Stir in kidney beans, pinto beans and pork %26amp; beans with rice mixture already in pot.


8. Add a little water, if necessary, and simmer.


9. Yields 15 servings.





Farmhouse Sausage Chili





1 pound roll pork sausage


1 onion, chopped


2 cans (15 oz) diced tomatoes


1 can Chicken Broth


1 can (15oz) tomato sauce


1-2 Tablespoons maple or pancake syrup


1 ½ teaspoons sage


2 teaspoons cumin


½ teaspoon black pepper


3 cans Kidney Beans, drained








1. In large skillet, brown sausage and onions; drain


2. Add diced tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, maple syrup, cumin, sage and black pepper; stir until well until well blended.


3. Simmer for 20 minutes.


4. Add beans and simmer for additional 15-20 minutes.


5. Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese.





Macaroni can be added if desired.
I have a great jello recipe that is awesome. I have brought it for pot lucks at work before. And if you want to make it healthy, and suitable for diabetics you can as well. I will give the recipe for non diabetics. If you choose to make it suitable for diabetics, just substitute with sugar free, diet and light ingredients.





Cherry Coke Salad





I pkg. cherry Jello


1 can cherry coke


1 can cherry pie filling


1 container Cool Whip





Make Jello as directed on box, but instead of the cold water, substitute with the can of cherry coke. Mix together. Then add the can of cherry pie filling and mix thoroughly. Put in the refrigerator. As it is starting to set, stir it again to ensure the cherries are mixed throughout (other wise they will settle at the bottom).


When fully set, put the Cool Whip on top.





(My favorite part of this is that the cherries will soak in the cherry coke and kind of give a ZING when you bite into them. It is awesome and something my family always has around the holidays due to someone requesting it!!!!)





Another easy recipe that went over VERY well at my last potluck was a 7 layer taco dip. My family always called it a ';walking taco';


You will need 2 cans refried beans, 1 container sour cream (big container), 1 jar taco sauce (just the plain red taco sauce, like Ortega), Lettuce, tomatoes, black olives and cheese


1 or 2 bags of tortilla chips





On a cookie sheet spread the refried beans


on top of that spread the sour cream


then pour the taco sauce over the sour cream


then put lettuce to cover, tomatoes, black olives and cheese. I tend to leave the black olives off, but put them in a bowl on the side.


Bag of chips


scoop up with chips and enjoy!


(EVERYONE was asking how I made this...and its so simple!!)
This free ebook has 490 award winning recipes, I think I saw what you're looking for in it.
CHICKEN TACO SOUP


2 cans Chicken Broth


1 can Kidney beans


1 can Rotel


1 cup White Rice


1 can Chicken Breast


1 cup Cheddar, Shredded





I use my crock-pot for this one.


Put in all ingredients except cheese and rice. Let it cook for like 30 minutes then put in rice. When rice is done. Serve. Sprinkle with cheese and dip it with tortilla chips.
Portuguese Chicken





4 all-purpose potatoes, such as russets, peeled and cut into quarters


4 carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces on a diagonal


3 ribs celery, cut into large pieces on an angle


1 large onion, cut into large chunks


1 cup dry white wine


2 teaspoons sugar


1 teaspoon salt


1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it


2 cups chicken broth


3/4 pound chorizo, cut into 1 1/2 inch slices on an angle


4 pieces poached cooked chicken, sliced on an angle into 1-inch strips


1 cup tomato sauce


1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley


Crusty Portuguese bread or other chewy, farm bread, for passing at the table





Place potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in a pot. Pour in wine, add sugar, salt, and oil. Add 2 cups of chicken broth. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.





While vegetables cook, brown chorizo in a small nonstick skillet over medium high heat.





If your leftover chicken was frozen, defrost in microwave. If the leftovers were refrigerated, continue with recipe method as below.





Remove the cover from the vegetables and add chorizo to the vegetables. Stir in tomato sauce. Set cooked chicken into the pot and heat through, 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Ladle Portuguese Chicken into shallow bowls and garnish with parsley. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Here are several and I never have left overs when ever I bring these dishes to a potluck!





2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Baked Beans


Coleen Sloan





1 lb. hamburger


1 large can red kidney beans


1 large can pork and beans


1 large can crushed pineapple


1 red pepper, chopped


1 green pepper, chopped


1 medium onion, chopped


2 Tbs. barbeque sauce


2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce


2 Tbs. liquid smoke


2 Tbs. backstrap molasses





Brown the hamburger with the red and green peppers and onions in a 12” Dutch oven, then add the rest of the ingredients.


Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serves 8


Collen and I used this recipe for an event in which we catered during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.





Sweet %26amp; Sour Pineapple Meatballs


David Herzog








1 lb. ground beef


4 oz. breakfast or Italian sausage


¼ c. fresh bread crumbs


2 large eggs


½ c. chicken flavored rice pilaf, cooked


1small can crushed pineapple, undrained


Salt and pepper to taste





Sauce:





1 c. catsup


½ c. rice vinegar or cider vinegar


½ c. water


1 c. sugar


1 Tbs. corn starch + 2 Tbs. water





Combine and mix together the first 6 ingredients including salt and pepper, with your hands. Mix well. Form into 2 inch meat balls and bake in Dutch oven at 375o for 35 to 45 minutes, until brown.





Combine in a small sauce pan, catsup, vinegar, water, and


sugar. Heat over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Mix corn starch and 2 Tbs. water to make a slurry. Stir into sauce to thicken, remove from heat. Serve over meatballs. Double this for a potluck!





Serves 4 to 6





Chipotle Apple Pecan Cake





3 cups all purpose flour


2 tsp. cinnamon


1 ½ tsp. nutmeg


1 tsp. baking soda


1 tsp. chipotle pepper powder


¾ tsp. ground ginger or 1 tsp. fresh grated


½ tsp. white pepper


¼ tsp. kosher salt


1/8 tsp. ground cloves


1 ½ cup vegetable oil


1 ¾ cup Splenda® or xylitol (substitute same amount of sugar for regular diets)


3 large eggs


1 Tbs. vanilla


3 cups sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored, and diced


1 cup roasted pecans, chopped





Spicy Caramel Glaze


½ cup packed brown sugar


¼ cup butter


¼ cup heavy whipping cream


¼ to ½ tsp. ground chipotle powder


1 tsp. vanilla





Lightly butter and flour a 10” Camp Chef UDO (ultimate Dutch oven) or use a 10” bunt pan, Set aside. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients and gently stir to combine ingredients. In another bowl combine oil and sugar or Splenda® and beat with a hand mixer. Add one egg at a time beating well after each egg has been added. Beat in vanilla, chipotle, and fresh ginger. Slowly add as much or the 3 cups of flour as you can. Stir in remaining flour, apples and pecans. Spoon batter into Dutch oven or bunt pan and


bake at 325° for about 1 ½ hours or until inserted toothpick pulls out clean. Cool cake 25 minutes in a the Dutch oven or 10 minutes in a Bunt pan: invert on a baking rack. While the cake is cooling prepare the caramel glaze; combine brown sugar, butter, cream, and chipotle powder in a 8” Dutch oven. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. Boil gently for about 2 minutes remove from heat and add vanilla. Let stand 1 hour 15 minutes, then drizzle cooling cake with sauce. Spoon sauce drippings from cake back onto cake. Cool completely before serving. Serves 16