Work pot luck

[Anonymous]

Our vp is hosting a casual pot luck at her house. I want to make a savory dish. Any ideas? I don’t know many people in the department yet as I’m new but I love to cook so can make a variety of things. No charcuterie as someone else is bringing that. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

How about a cold noodle dish, like sesame noodles?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about a cold noodle dish, like sesame noodles?

Oh that’s a great idea!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about a cold noodle dish, like sesame noodles?

NP, and that was going to be my suggestion! Also lemon basil cold noodles is good too.

[Anonymous]

Sorry, I know this party set-up isn't your choice, but a PSA for others - if you're leadership and can't afford to host at your house, just have a potluck at the office or a local park. So strange to make your underlings bring food to your home.

I once was invited to a similar one - for a nonprofit where lower level employees were making under 50k per year. Sign up genius for literally everything, including napkins etc. We arrived and the host lived in a HUGE penthouse in Georgetown with a beautiful view of the Potomac. Went on about their art pieces. So so tacky, left such a bad taste.

[Anonymous]

Buffalo wings

[Anonymous]

Deviled eggs
Mediterranean dips and pita
Caprese kabobs

[Anonymous]

Orzo salad
7-layer dip with chips

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about a cold noodle dish, like sesame noodles?

I went to a pot luck once and someone brought this. It was so good. It was 10 years ago and I wish I could recreate that thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Orzo salad
7-layer dip with chips

Ina's orzo salad is the bomb.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, I know this party set-up isn't your choice, but a PSA for others - if you're leadership and can't afford to host at your house, just have a potluck at the office or a local park. So strange to make your underlings bring food to your home.

I once was invited to a similar one - for a nonprofit where lower level employees were making under 50k per year. Sign up genius for literally everything, including napkins etc. We arrived and the host lived in a HUGE penthouse in Georgetown with a beautiful view of the Potomac. Went on about their art pieces. So so tacky, left such a bad taste.

So cheap!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, I know this party set-up isn't your choice, but a PSA for others - if you're leadership and can't afford to host at your house, just have a potluck at the office or a local park. So strange to make your underlings bring food to your home.

I once was invited to a similar one - for a nonprofit where lower level employees were making under 50k per year. Sign up genius for literally everything, including napkins etc. We arrived and the host lived in a HUGE penthouse in Georgetown with a beautiful view of the Potomac. Went on about their art pieces. So so tacky, left such a bad taste.

So cheap!!

Seriously cheap! Reminds me of my first job out of college. My boss invited us to her McMansion. She actually circled her grocery receipt in red and divided among the number of attendees. None of us had enough cash + this was before Venmo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, I know this party set-up isn't your choice, but a PSA for others - if you're leadership and can't afford to host at your house, just have a potluck at the office or a local park. So strange to make your underlings bring food to your home.

I once was invited to a similar one - for a nonprofit where lower level employees were making under 50k per year. Sign up genius for literally everything, including napkins etc. We arrived and the host lived in a HUGE penthouse in Georgetown with a beautiful view of the Potomac. Went on about their art pieces. So so tacky, left such a bad taste.

So cheap!!

+1. I'm a lowly government worker and I host my leadership team once a year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, I know this party set-up isn't your choice, but a PSA for others - if you're leadership and can't afford to host at your house, just have a potluck at the office or a local park. So strange to make your underlings bring food to your home.

I once was invited to a similar one - for a nonprofit where lower level employees were making under 50k per year. Sign up genius for literally everything, including napkins etc. We arrived and the host lived in a HUGE penthouse in Georgetown with a beautiful view of the Potomac. Went on about their art pieces. So so tacky, left such a bad taste.

+ a million

[Anonymous]

My go to is spinach & artichoke dip with sliced baguette or crackers. It's a crowd pleaser and never lasts long.