what are you serving/bringing to your gathering this weekend?
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Anonymous
| looking for some inspiration for a family July 4th get-together |
Anonymous
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We usually make a flag cake like this one:
https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/07/flag-cake/ Or, I recently made a lovely watermelon and strawberry salad that was delicious: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a47361/watermelon-strawberry-caprese-salad-recipe/ |
Anonymous
| any savory suggestions? |
Anonymous
| Can’t go wrong with a nice batch of wings. |
Anonymous
| Coat hanger shaped cookies. |
Anonymous
| Pigs in a blanket. Go ahead and clutch your pearls - they are the first to go at every party. |
Anonymous
I doubt you were invited to anyone’s celebration. Unless it’s family that is stuck with you. |
Anonymous
| Pretty sure my PA family is bringing Covid. Fun times. |
Anonymous
I was just coming in to say the same... you take coat hangers. I'll create a large supply of Plan B cookies, cover our bases. Can someone bake airline tickets to Canada cookies? |
Anonymous
| Deviled eggs. |
Anonymous
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We're having a pretty big shindig. We do it every year. Practically everything on my list can be done ahead except the entrees (ribs, chicken and hot dogs).
Deviled eggs Jumbo shrimp Oysters Chips & Dips Fresh fruit Veggies & dip Pigs in Blanket - wasn't on the list until I saw a PP Barbecue ribs Barbecue chicken Hot dogs (little kids coming and me) German potato salad Corn salad Coleslaw Cucumber salad Sliced tomatoes & mozzarella w/basil & vinaigrette Pre-grilled vegetables served cold/room temp Ice cream Red white and blue decorated funfetti sheetcake Watermelon Iced tea, both sweet tea and unsweet Lemonade, pink Yoohoos & Capri Sun Bar for adults |
Anonymous
** And the oysters. We grill those, too. Yum! |
Anonymous
| Sesame noodles. |
Anonymous
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Guacamole and chips
Watermelon Brownies Blondies Possibly lemon bars These are for a larger community potluck and also a smaller get together with friends. |
Anonymous
| Orzo salad with basil tomato and mozzarella |