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Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

Honestly I would just pick up something at the grocery store, in the ready-made section. If you have a Costco membership, you can get a huge tray of Mac and cheese that everyone else can eat as well.

No ^^ the costco mac n cheese takes 45+ min in the oven at like 400 degrees.

As a host, I'd be annoyed that a guest brought that and hog up my oven when I'm trying to juggle turkey cooking at the same time (and a lower temp than Costco mac n cheese) and other sides.

OMG. It's Mac and cheese. It can be heated at any temp. You can even scoop some out and heat it in a microwave. It's like you people don't know how to live at all.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

Honestly I would just pick up something at the grocery store, in the ready-made section. If you have a Costco membership, you can get a huge tray of Mac and cheese that everyone else can eat as well.

No ^^ the costco mac n cheese takes 45+ min in the oven at like 400 degrees.

As a host, I'd be annoyed that a guest brought that and hog up my oven when I'm trying to juggle turkey cooking at the same time (and a lower temp than Costco mac n cheese) and other sides.

Anonymous wrote:
I would hate it, OP, if you were to arrive and ask to use my kitchen.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

Honestly I would just pick up something at the grocery store, in the ready-made section. If you have a Costco membership, you can get a huge tray of Mac and cheese that everyone else can eat as well.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

Honestly I would just pick up something at the grocery store, in the ready-made section. If you have a Costco membership, you can get a huge tray of Mac and cheese that everyone else can eat as well.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

So now it's a main dish and not a side dish like in your op?
And now it's something "easily" made in someone else's house in the throes of Thanksgiving prep/serve?

And you don't want to be dramatic or inconvenient?

....honestly, bring yourself a can of vegetable soup at this point.

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

Anonymous wrote:Get a cooler and put in:
- tub of spinach or spinach/mixed greens
- a few pears/apples
- dried cranberries
- a cheese of your choice (thick shards of parm or goat cheese)
- a baggie of toasted pecans
- homemade dressing, already made and tightly sealed (maple syrup, dijon, cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, a little lemon juice)

Bring a big bowl, salad tongs, a small cutting board, and a knife. Slice fruit, shake dressing, mix and toss salad at the party. You can do this anywhere with 2 sf of space, and if you pack a few paper towels and a baggie just throw the knife and cutting board back in your cooler and take it back to the car.