Pot Luck Ideas…Christmas Party

[Anonymous]

Tortellini salad: grape tomatoes, pine nuts, cooked tortellini and a jar of pesto sauce. Mix it up the night before and then chill it in the fridge. It tastes better the next day.

[Anonymous]

I read about those meatballs for years and thought it sounded totally disgusting. Then one year I went to a potluck and somebody brought a Crock-Pot of the most amazingly delicious meatballs. I was chatting with the person who brought them and.... You guessed it, grape jelly and chili sauce. Never would have guessed.

Anyway, other ideas...
Squash soup, bring small disposable bowls and spoons
Roasted brussel sprouts with pecans and dried cranberries
Spinach salad with Asian pears, pomegranate seeds, and vinaigrette dressing
Pigs in blankets

[Anonymous]

I took baked pear slices and prosciutto, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, to a potluck
last weekend. They were rapidly devoured and highly complimented.

[Anonymous]

I would make a double or triple version of this. Yum.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/10/butternut-squash-salad-with-farro-and-pepitas/

[Anonymous]

I just made pulled BBQ chicken for a work party.

One Costco sized pack of 8 chicken breasts
One Costco sized bottle of Sweet Baby Rays

Layer sauce and chicken breasts in the crockpot and cook on high for 6.5-7 hrs. When tender, shred the chicken and leave in crockpot on warm for 30m.

Served with buns, coleslaw, and pickles

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would make a double or triple version of this. Yum.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/10/butternut-squash-salad-with-farro-and-pepitas/

That looks good! Or this one:
https://smittenkitchen.com/2021/11/fall-bliss-salad/

I wish it wasn't such a PITA to peel and chop butternut squash.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tortellini salad: grape tomatoes, pine nuts, cooked tortellini and a jar of pesto sauce. Mix it up the night before and then chill it in the fridge. It tastes better the next day.

Save this for summer!

[Anonymous]

Bake some frozen spanakopita.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Something like these cranberry-brie bites: https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/3-ingredient-cranberry-brie-bites/f6c8ca72-a175-482f-a0ca-8bd07c1075d1

A version of this is my go to. I use dried cranberries instead of the jam. Also top with honey before baking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would make a double or triple version of this. Yum.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/10/butternut-squash-salad-with-farro-and-pepitas/

That looks good! Or this one:
https://smittenkitchen.com/2021/11/fall-bliss-salad/

I wish it wasn't such a PITA to peel and chop butternut squash.

If you microwave the squash for a few minutes, it’s easier to peel. Poke with a fork first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Something like these cranberry-brie bites: https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/3-ingredient-cranberry-brie-bites/f6c8ca72-a175-482f-a0ca-8bd07c1075d1

Oh these look delicious!

[Anonymous]

So much desserts. We went to a potluck party and there were 10 pies, 5 bags of chips, 1 platter of greens. Crazy.

[Anonymous]

Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto.

How many spears?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto.

How many spears?

Depends on how many people are coming! Make plenty ... if there are leftovers, you can have them the next day.