Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Finger foods are usually a hit because people can just pop them in their mouths without having to fix a plate, and find a seat to eat the food. I like to mingle and walk around, so a couple of finger foods work for me. Also, in my experience, most people don't care as much about the food as they do the beverage. Make sure there is lots of wine.

Did you even read the OP's starter post? It's for a preschool potluck. You want them to make sure there is lots of wine at a preschool potluck?!?!?!?

In my experience, preschool potlucks are usually for the parents....like a parent social. So all the parents can meet the other classroom parents in a casual setting, and possibly set up playdates. It is usually at a parent's house. When op said for 12 people, I figured it was for parents. If it is for kids, I would definitely stick to kid friendly foods like mac and cheese and chicken nuggets.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Finger foods are usually a hit because people can just pop them in their mouths without having to fix a plate, and find a seat to eat the food. I like to mingle and walk around, so a couple of finger foods work for me. Also, in my experience, most people don't care as much about the food as they do the beverage. Make sure there is lots of wine.

Did you even read the OP's starter post? It's for a preschool potluck. You want them to make sure there is lots of wine at a preschool potluck?!?!?!?

Wine at the preschool potluck? Dare to dream...

Anonymous wrote:Finger foods are usually a hit because people can just pop them in their mouths without having to fix a plate, and find a seat to eat the food. I like to mingle and walk around, so a couple of finger foods work for me. Also, in my experience, most people don't care as much about the food as they do the beverage. Make sure there is lots of wine.

Did you even read the OP's starter post? It's for a preschool potluck. You want them to make sure there is lots of wine at a preschool potluck?!?!?!?

Deviled eggs can be labor intensive and hard to transport but they are usually a huge hit. I like to replace some of the mayo with lowfat sour cream for a bit of a kick. (plus I hate mayo.)

One of my coworkers brings corn pudding to all of our potlucks and it is quite tasty. i hate my coworker, but I always get seconds.

A friend makes a salad that has diced tomatoes, black beans, chickpeas, diced avocados and some sort of very light dressing. it is delicious and can be scooped onto a chip.

The Pioneer Woman's spicy pasta salad with extra veggies added in (bell pepper and corn).

Anonymous wrote:Finger foods are usually a hit because people can just pop them in their mouths without having to fix a plate, and find a seat to eat the food. I like to mingle and walk around, so a couple of finger foods work for me. Also, in my experience, most people don't care as much about the food as they do the beverage. Make sure there is lots of wine.

You gave no actual suggestions just a generic and nonspecific "finger foods".

I often like to make pigs in blankets (just made them for a party a couple of weeks ago). I buy Hillshire Farms Little Smokies (regular or beef) and then wrap in Pillsbury croissants. For the croissants, take two triangles (leave in the rectangular shape). Pinch along the diagonal on both sides so that they "seal". Then cut the rectangle into 10 pieces, cut in half short-wise and into five parts long-wise. Wrap each sausage in a wrap. Bake according to the instructions on the croissant wrapper. Very popular and much better than the premade ones (both the sausage and dough are better). Can be reheated in a toaster oven or a microwave. And kids love them as they are the right size for little hands. One small package of Little Smokies almost exactly corresponds to one roll of croissants.

Yum!

I haven't thought about these since childhood. But they were so good ....

Lokshen kugel. Basically a sweet noodle casserole. Very quick and tasty and serves a crowd.

I often like to make pigs in blankets (just made them for a party a couple of weeks ago). I buy Hillshire Farms Little Smokies (regular or beef) and then wrap in Pillsbury croissants. For the croissants, take two triangles (leave in the rectangular shape). Pinch along the diagonal on both sides so that they "seal". Then cut the rectangle into 10 pieces, cut in half short-wise and into five parts long-wise. Wrap each sausage in a wrap. Bake according to the instructions on the croissant wrapper. Very popular and much better than the premade ones (both the sausage and dough are better). Can be reheated in a toaster oven or a microwave. And kids love them as they are the right size for little hands. One small package of Little Smokies almost exactly corresponds to one roll of croissants.

Finger foods are usually a hit because people can just pop them in their mouths without having to fix a plate, and find a seat to eat the food. I like to mingle and walk around, so a couple of finger foods work for me. Also, in my experience, most people don't care as much about the food as they do the beverage. Make sure there is lots of wine.

deviled eggs
mini quiches
Weelicious turkey meatloaf bites
mini pizza bites (refrigerated dough, jarred sauce, preshredded mozzarella, diced ham and diced broccoli) - make it in a mini muffin pan.


Basically, I embrace the mini muffin pan.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Crock pot chicken and dumplings. Never brought home a leftover.

I adapt this recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-chicken-and-dumplings/

Only use one can of biscuits. Use healthy request condensed Campbells, and add 3/4 of a can of low sodium chicken broth.

Often dump in some frozen mixed veggies near the end to make it more "meal"

Sounds gross.

The don't make it?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Crock pot chicken and dumplings. Never brought home a leftover.

I adapt this recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-chicken-and-dumplings/

Only use one can of biscuits. Use healthy request condensed Campbells, and add 3/4 of a can of low sodium chicken broth.

Often dump in some frozen mixed veggies near the end to make it more "meal"

Sounds gross.

I often do either veggie ziti (regular ziti with some extra sauteed veggies thrown in) or vegetable lasagna. I'm a veg and find that I often have little to eat if I don't offer to bring a vegetarian entree!

Pick up two dozen BBQ wings.