Help! Potluck ideas needed

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I'm going to a girls night out sort of deal with a group of management at work,and we are doing a
potluck party. I'd love to take something a little different, unusual. I will be bringing
flatbreads and a yummy dip, but what for teh "main course" offering? Ideas and recipes happily
accepted. There will be 10-14 in attendance.

And on another note... does anyone have a wonderful recipe for artichoke dip? Something with a
mediterranean feel. My favorite pasta place makes an amazing warm dip with parmesan, but i haven't
seen anything that sounds right in my net searches.

Thanks, tint

Mahogany chicken wings, a meatball dish, lasagna,spanish rice, curried rice a potato salad, a ham
salad, pasta salad, humus. Just a few ideas...check the google archive for the actual recipes.

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Why not give that pasta place a call and ask to buy some from them?

tintalle <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

I'm going to a girls night out sort of deal with a group of management at work,and we are doing a
potluck party. I'd love to take something a little different, unusual. I will be bringing
flatbreads and a yummy dip, but what for teh "main course" offering? Ideas and recipes happily
accepted. There will be 10-14 in attendance.

And on another note... does anyone have a wonderful recipe for artichoke dip? Something with a
mediterranean feel. My favorite pasta place makes an amazing warm dip with parmesan, but i haven't
seen anything that sounds right in my net searches.

Thanks, tint

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Quoted message said:

I'm going to a girls night out sort of deal with a group of management at work,and we are doing a
potluck party. I'd love to take something a little different, unusual. I will be bringing
flatbreads and a yummy dip, but what for teh "main course" offering? Ideas and recipes happily
accepted. There will be 10-14 in attendance.

And on another note... does anyone have a wonderful recipe for artichoke dip? Something with a
mediterranean feel. My favorite pasta place makes an amazing warm dip with parmesan, but i haven't
seen anything that sounds right in my net searches.

Thanks, tint

Try this for the main dish it travels pretty well & you can nuke it to reheat

Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna) from Better Homes and Gardens Heritage Cookbook 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1
cup chopped onion
1 (16ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (17ounce) can tomato paste 1 teaspoon basil 2 cups raw elbow macaroni 4 slightly beaten egg
whites 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled & divided
2/2 cup butter or margarine
3/2 cup all purpose flour
4/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or paprika) 4 cups milk 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 slightly
beaten egg yolks

In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is browned. Drain off excess fat. Add undrained
tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring often.
Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Stir in egg whites and half of
the feta. Add meat mixture, stir and pour into a 13 by 9 inch baking dish. In large saucepan, melt
butter. Blend in flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Add milk all at once. Cook, stirring constantly, until
thickened and bubbly.. Remove from heat. Gradually stir some of the hot sauce into egg yolks; blend
well. Return yolk mixture to remaining sauce. Stir in mozzarella and the other half of the feta.
Pour on top of the meat mixture. Sprinkle lightly with additional cinnamon or paprika. Bake at 375
degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand ten minutes before serving. Serves 12 (generously)

Don't remember WHERE I got this one - it could have been RFC! Hot Artichoke Dip 14 oz can artichokes
drained and chopped 1 cup mayo 1 cup Parmesan cheese
5/4 cup onion chopped
6/8 cup green onion chopped Zatarain's Creole Seasoning (to taste - 1/2 - 1 tsp?) To mixing bowl
add all ingredients and blend thoroughly. Pour into baking dish and bake at 350°F for 25 to 30
minutes. Happy potluck! Lynn from Fargo

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Mahogany chicken wings, a meatball dish, lasagna,spanish rice, curried rice a potato salad, a ham
salad, pasta salad, humus. Just a few ideas...check the google archive for the actual recipes.

I've made the mahogany chicken wings recipe posted here some time ago, and can confirm it's a great
dish to bring to a potluck party. I grilled them instead of baking them as the recipe called for,
and they were really fantastic.

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Donna A pessimist believes all women are bad. An optimist hopes they are.

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

I'm going to a girls night out sort of deal with a group of management at work,and we are doing a
potluck party. I'd love to take something a little different, unusual. I will be bringing
flatbreads and a yummy dip, but what for teh "main course" offering? Ideas and recipes happily
accepted. There will be 10-14 in attendance.

And on another note... does anyone have a wonderful recipe for artichoke dip? Something with a
mediterranean feel. My favorite pasta place makes an amazing warm dip with parmesan, but i haven't
seen anything that sounds right in my net searches.

Thanks, tint

Here's a pretty simple yet delicious one that's always a hit at parties:

Hot Artichoke Dip

Ingredients 1 can of artichoke hearts 1 cup grated Parmesan 1 to 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut artichoke hearts as chunky or as fine as you like. Mix together mayo and Parmesan. Add chopped
artichoke hearts. Pour a baking dish just large enough to hold mixture. I like to sprinkle some
additional Parmesan on top to brown nicely. Bake until hot and bubbly.

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Donna A pessimist believes all women are bad. An optimist hopes they are.

Donna Rose said:

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

Mahogany chicken wings, a meatball dish, lasagna,spanish rice, curried rice a potato salad, a
ham salad, pasta salad, humus. Just a few ideas...check the google archive for the actual
recipes.

I've made the mahogany chicken wings recipe posted here some time ago, and can confirm it's a
great dish to bring to a potluck party. I grilled them instead of baking them as the recipe called
for, and they were really fantastic.

Oh, are they Dam's wings? I most certainly have to make them. I'll check the rfc cookbook for them.

nancy

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Here's a pretty simple yet delicious one that's always a hit at parties:

Hot Artichoke Dip

Ingredients 1 can of artichoke hearts 1 cup grated Parmesan 1 to 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut artichoke hearts as chunky or as fine as you like. Mix together mayo and Parmesan. Add chopped
artichoke hearts. Pour a baking dish just large enough to hold mixture. I like to sprinkle some
additional Parmesan on top to brown nicely. Bake until hot and bubbly.

Very similar to my sister-in-law's recipe. She adds a cup of shredded mozzarella and uses only a cup
of mayo. Oh yes, a teaspoon of garlic powder, too. So easy and just dreadfully addictive. I always
embarrass myself by gobbling down large quantities when she makes it.

Chris

"Chris and Bob ,"Donna Rose"and Cyndi

: > Here's a pretty simple yet delicious one that's always a hit
at parties:
: >
: > Hot Artichoke Dip
: >
: > Ingredients 1 can of artichoke hearts 1 cup grated Parmesan 1 to 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
: >
: > Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
: >
: > Cut artichoke hearts as chunky or as fine as you like. Mix
together
: > mayo and Parmesan. Add chopped artichoke hearts. Pour a
baking dish just
: > large enough to hold mixture. I like to sprinkle some
additional
: > Parmesan on top to brown nicely. Bake until hot and bubbly.
:
:
: Very similar to my sister-in-law's recipe. She adds a cup of
shredded
: mozzarella and uses only a cup of mayo. Oh yes, a teaspoon of
garlic
: powder, too. So easy and just dreadfully addictive. I always
embarrass
: myself by gobbling down large quantities when she makes it.
:
: Chris
:
: ======

Yep. Similar to ours too. It's tough *not* to make a pig of yourself with it!
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Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply>

Artichoke Dip

8 oz Cream Cheese 1 c Mayo 1 c Sour Cream 1 c Parmesan, grated 14 oz Artichoke Hearts, chopped 1
clove Garlic, minced 1 tsp Dill Weed
1/8 tsp Salt

Process all ingredients for 1-2 minutes. Place into greased baking dish or pie plate and bake @ 375
F. for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly and the top begins to color.

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Donna Rose said:

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says...

Quoted message said:

Mahogany chicken wings, a meatball dish, lasagna,spanish rice, curried rice
a potato salad, a ham salad, pasta salad, humus. Just a few ideas...check
the google archive for the actual recipes.

I've made the mahogany chicken wings recipe posted here some time ago, and
can confirm it's a great dish to bring to a potluck party. I grilled them
instead of baking them as the recipe called for, and they were really
fantastic.

Oh, are they Dam's wings? I most certainly have to make them. I'll check the
rfc cookbook for them.

nancy

I found them posted here - don't know if they're in the cookbook and I'm too lazy
to get up and check it at the moment. But yes, I think the recipe came from
Damsel originally.
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Donna Rose said:

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> Mahogany chicken wings, a meatball dish,
> lasagna,spanish rice, curried rice a potato salad, a
> ham salad, pasta salad, humus. Just a few
> ideas...check the google archive for the actual
> recipes.

I've made the mahogany chicken wings recipe posted here
some time ago, and can confirm it's a great dish to
bring to a potluck party. I grilled them instead of
baking them as the recipe called for, and they were
really fantastic.

Oh, are they Dam's wings? I most certainly have to make
them. I'll check the rfc cookbook for them.

nancy

I found them posted here - don't know if they're in the
cookbook and I'm too lazy to get up and check it at the
moment. But yes, I think the recipe came from Damsel
originally.

Mahogany Chicken Wings

Recipe By 😄amsel in dis Dress Serving Size : 0 Preparation
Time :0:00 Categories : appetizers chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method --------
------------ --------------------------------
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2/4 cup plum sauce
3/2 cup soy sauce
4/4 cup saki (rice wine)
5/4 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon
garlic -- finely minced 1 bunch green onions --
finely minced 5 pounds chicken wings

6. Combine all ingredients except chicken. Bring to a
boil, lower heat, and cook for an additional 5-10
minutes. Cool.
7. Cut wings at joints, forming "drummies," "sticks," and
"tips". Discard tips, or save for making soup stock.
8. Place wings in a container for marinating (Zip-Loc bags
work great for this), then cover with sauce.
Refrigerate at least overnight, up to two days. Turn
occasionally.
9. Line two large jelly roll pans with aluminum foil. Coat
with vegetable oil or shortening to minimize sticking.
Preheat oven to 375F.
10. Place individual chicken pieces on pans and bake,
uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove liquified chicken fat
and juices from pan. Turn chicken pieces and baste with
marinating sauce.
11. Bake another 20 minutes, turn chicken and baste. Repeat
twice more, watching carefully during the last baking
cycle, so the sauce doesn't burn.

Serving Ideas : Serve hot or cold.

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Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on
nothing but food and water.
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FIELDS, W. C.

Donna Rose said:

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Donna Rose said:

In article <[email hidden]>,
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> Mahogany chicken wings, a meatball dish,
> lasagna,spanish rice, curried rice a potato salad, a
> ham salad, pasta salad, humus. Just a few
> ideas...check the google archive for the actual
> recipes.

I've made the mahogany chicken wings recipe posted here
some time ago, and can confirm it's a great dish to
bring to a potluck party. I grilled them instead of
baking them as the recipe called for, and they were
really fantastic.

Oh, are they Dam's wings? I most certainly have to make
them. I'll check the rfc cookbook for them.

nancy

I found them posted here - don't know if they're in the
cookbook and I'm too lazy to get up and check it at the
moment. But yes, I think the recipe came from Damsel
originally.

Anytime you want a particular recipe that was posted here at
any time, just go to Google and click on Groups. Then click
"Advanced Groups Search" and specify to return messages only
from this particular newsgroup. Enter the name of the dish
or recipe and voila! there you go.

For example, here is the address for the recipe you're
looking for:

tinyurl.com2qovvOpen ↗
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candeh

tintalle <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

And on another note... does anyone have a wonderful recipe
for artichoke dip? Something with a mediterranean feel. My
favorite pasta place makes an amazing warm dip with
parmesan, but i haven't seen anything that sounds right in
my net searches.

People-Always-Ask-for-this-Recipe Party Dip

from the Complete Garlic Lover's Cookbook (Official cookbook
of the Gilroy Garlic Festival)

1 loaf unsliced Shepherd's bread (Derek's note: I love a
round of sourdough for this recipe) 2 Tablespoons butter 1
bunch green onions, chopped 6 cloves minced garlic 8 oz
cream cheese 16 oz sour cream 12 oz grated cheddar 1 10-oz
can artichoke hearts, quartered

Slice off the top of the bread, reserving it for a lid.
Scoop out the inside, making a shell out of the loaf.
The insides can be reserved for dipping, croutons,
stuffing, etc.

Sauté onions and garlic in butter until the onions wilt. Cut
cream cheese in chunks; blend with sour cream, onion/garlic
mixture, and cheddar. Fold in artichoke hearts. Place the
mixture inside the hollowed-out bread. Put bread lid on top.
Wrap in double thickness of aluminum foil and bake at 350
degrees Fahrenheit for 1.5 to 2 hrs. Serve with garlic bread
for dipping.<<<<<

Derek Juhl

That sounds perfect! I'll be making that for the party
saturday night. Thanks Derek!

Derek N.P.F. Juhl said:

tintalle <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

And on another note... does anyone have a wonderful recipe
for artichoke dip? Something with a mediterranean feel. My
favorite pasta place makes an amazing warm dip with
parmesan, but i haven't seen anything that sounds right in
my net searches.

People-Always-Ask-for-this-Recipe Party Dip

from the Complete Garlic Lover's Cookbook (Official
cookbook of the Gilroy Garlic Festival)

1 loaf unsliced Shepherd's bread (Derek's note: I love a
round of sourdough for this recipe) 2 Tablespoons butter 1
bunch green onions, chopped 6 cloves minced garlic 8 oz
cream cheese 16 oz sour cream 12 oz grated cheddar 1 10-oz
can artichoke hearts, quartered

Slice off the top of the bread, reserving it for a lid.
Scoop out the inside, making a shell out of the loaf.
The insides can be reserved for dipping, croutons,
stuffing, etc.

Sauté onions and garlic in butter until the onions wilt.
Cut cream cheese in chunks; blend with sour cream,
onion/garlic mixture, and cheddar. Fold in artichoke
hearts. Place the mixture inside the hollowed-out bread.
Put bread lid on top. Wrap in double thickness of aluminum
foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1.5 to 2 hrs.
Serve with garlic bread for dipping.<<<<<

Derek Juhl

tintalle <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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That sounds perfect! I'll be making that for the party
saturday night. Thanks Derek!

You're welcome! Let me know how whether your coworkers
really do ask for the recipe. Whenever I make this dip, it's
always a hit.

Derek Juhl

tintalle said:

I'm going to a girls night out sort of deal with a group of
management at work,and we are doing a potluck party. I'd
love to take something a little different, unusual. I will
be bringing flatbreads and a yummy dip, but what for teh
"main course" offering? Ideas and recipes happily accepted.
There will be 10-14 in attendance.

Don't really do this by a fixed ecipe, although I can find
you a few likely looking ones on the net if you need one.
Thai grilled beef salad - yam nua. It's really good for
potlucks because it's a bit exotic but looks reassuringly
normal and keeps fairly well at room temp, while being solid
enough with the steak to reassure hearty eaters and light
enough because of salad to do the same for those looking for
more light and healthy stuff. If you've never had it,
basically thinly sliced grilled beef steak, tomatoes,
mushrooms, cukes, and onions and/or shallots on a lettuce
bed with a spicy thai chili/lime juice dressing.

Kim