what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
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Anonymous
| had people show up yesterday. had NOTHING to serve them. what can i keep in the pantry that is a crowd pleaser but wont go bad? i'm thinking more snack type things, not meals. |
Anonymous
| Freeze pre balled cookie dough in the freezer. When people pop up, just stick as many cookies as u want in the oven, and add an extra min or two cooking time. Works great! |
Anonymous
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Trader Joe's frozen appetizers.
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Anonymous
| Chips and salsa, pretzels |
Anonymous
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Water crackers or wheat thins + cream cheese + fancy jelly on top (peach pepper).
Candied nuts. Makings of dip (sour cream, packet of fancy dip). Baby carrots. Jar of fancy olives (stuffed with jalapeño, whatever). Chocolates. Wine, sparkling fruit soda. I keep extras of most of these things. |
Anonymous
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Pistachios, cashews, mixed nuts. We always have a hunk of cheese, crackers and olives around as well. We have lots of people drop in so we're prepared!
Oh, and always well-stocked up with beer and wine! |
Anonymous
| I keep a prosciutto on the go. |
Anonymous
| Don't answer the door! |
Anonymous
| 15:45. I agree. People should call before coming over. I hate drop ins. So rude. |
Anonymous
| Cheese? Keep crackers in the pantry and just slice the cheese once people get there. |
Anonymous
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A good bottle of Tempranillo
Manchego cheese Green olives with the pits still in Keep some type of frozen bread you can bake and slice up (like a french bread) Plus whatever fruit you have on hand (oranges, apples, etc.) |
Anonymous
| Some of the jarred picked vegetables are quite tasty - I've had asparagus, green beans, and carrots that I thought were good. I assume these keep for a long time unopened. |
Anonymous
Yuck. At least that will ensure that the visitors don't drop in again! |
Anonymous
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Boursin cheese is super yummy and stays good unopened for a very long time in the fridge.
Olives, crackers, smoked herring. |
Anonymous
| You can buy guacamole in freezer pacs. |