tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post354573694252822520..comments2023-06-11T03:51:05.671-05:00Comments on Susan's Pendulum: PotlucksSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152213210269075304noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-29970616881913002812010-05-08T12:22:34.798-05:002010-05-08T12:22:34.798-05:00Adding to my list --
potato salad
Erma's corn ...Adding to my list --<br />potato salad<br />Erma's corn & pea salad<br />lettuce salad (seasonally)<br />Chinese cole slaw<br />Andrew's pasta/broccoli/mayo salad<br />layered burrito casserole.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16307213773466556564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-74469195544905384322009-01-28T23:25:00.000-06:002009-01-28T23:25:00.000-06:00Susan, with the zucchini dish, I cooked it at home...Susan, with the zucchini dish, I cooked it at home and then when I would take it to church for potluck, I put it in the microwave for a few minutes to warm it up. Usually during that time, we were finishing up set up before everyone ate. I guess, you could stir fry it, almost until it was done and then put it in a crockpot to keep it warm. This has become one of our favorite veggies, I now have to fix it for Kelsey as a side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas and she always wants it when she comes home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-8717937069818523142009-01-28T18:19:00.000-06:002009-01-28T18:19:00.000-06:00I don't have a food suggestion, but I did just buy...I don't have a food suggestion, but I did just buy a book called "Dining on a Dime" I look forward to trying some of her suggestions, if I see anything I will let you know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770434324643327781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-3968022891131743742009-01-28T07:31:00.000-06:002009-01-28T07:31:00.000-06:00I discovered a recipe a few years ago for cheesy c...I discovered a recipe a few years ago for cheesy cauliflower that entails a head of cauliflower, a bit of mustard, some mayo and topped with some shredded cheddar. It is quite tasty and healthy from a few simple ingredients.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-46037005884293095392009-01-26T20:30:00.000-06:002009-01-26T20:30:00.000-06:00A crockpot or baking dish of spanish or fried rice...A crockpot or baking dish of spanish or fried rice.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984938560695736640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-85330800818581163782009-01-26T15:59:00.000-06:002009-01-26T15:59:00.000-06:00How about scalloped potatoes? That is what I just ...How about scalloped potatoes? That is what I just took that to church yesterday.The Hen (Charity)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09038184464265756393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-50548792258441823772009-01-26T11:58:00.000-06:002009-01-26T11:58:00.000-06:00Kim, I noticed that at our old church. If I was t...Kim, I noticed that at our old church. If I was the only one bringing "real food" I was going to bring something plain and simple to ensure that my family would eat <I>something</I> but if there was anything else available, people passed by my dish. (They didn't, though, when I had the only non-dessert item on the table.) Sometimes it was almost funny to watch reactions to the stuff that we eat routinely.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16307213773466556564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-72250286984801386622009-01-26T11:25:00.000-06:002009-01-26T11:25:00.000-06:00The problem I've found with potluck food is that p...The problem I've found with potluck food is that people don't like "plain" foods. The last time I took baked beans hardly anyone touched them, probably because they weren't filled with salt and lots of meat. This year I did a yam and apple casserole for 2 potlucks because that's what I had on hand. Both times I came home with most of it left over because no one wanted to try something like that, they went for things like the enchiladas and sausage instead.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02978749642618639273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-10706159903631625082009-01-26T09:18:00.000-06:002009-01-26T09:18:00.000-06:00Lu, the zucchini dish sounds good (although it wou...Lu, the zucchini dish sounds good (although it would entail a trip to the store to ensure zucchini in the house). If I were to make that at home, I'd stirfry it and serve it hot out of the skillet. What do you do to take it to a potluck? Do you stirfry it and then keep it warm in a crockpot? Or are you talking about a raw salad?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16307213773466556564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-7004693020771880202009-01-26T09:16:00.000-06:002009-01-26T09:16:00.000-06:00EC and Kristi, part of my hang-up is that I don't ...EC and Kristi, part of my hang-up is that I don't particularly want to take desserts to potlucks. At our previous congregation, IF anybody brought something to a potluck, it was dessert or jello. Often I was the only one who brought real food (unless Kathy or Joan was there). And now I prefer to bring something that is all right for either the vegetarians or the gluten-intolerants or the lactose-intolerants. I can't manage to bring something that would be agreeable to them all -- although Randy always brings one dish that would work for all those groups (and it's always a blow-ya-away delicious salad!) but I can't afford fresh blueberries and peaches and tomatoes this time of year.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16307213773466556564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-43157982238977800352009-01-26T07:04:00.000-06:002009-01-26T07:04:00.000-06:00I thought of something last night. How about carro...I thought of something last night. How about carrot cake? The recipe I have uses crushed pineapple along with the carrots. The only thing that's a bit pricey about it is the eggs, and the cream cheese for the frosting. <BR/><BR/>I'd skip the nuts and/or raisins to keep the cost down.Elephantschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610471467736150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-57712956351224504342009-01-25T22:47:00.000-06:002009-01-25T22:47:00.000-06:00I always take fluff. one can crushed pineapple, o...I always take fluff. one can crushed pineapple, one box pistachio pudding and one container cool whil. Cheap, fast, yummy. Everyone always asks me to bring it. Mix the fruit and the pudding...no milk....then fold in the cool whip.Kristi Heinzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259969644768565695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-62770746857934133672009-01-25T19:55:00.000-06:002009-01-25T19:55:00.000-06:00The church we go to doesn't do potluck either, but...The church we go to doesn't do potluck either, but in the past I use to take stuff to my former church. A favorite was sauteed diced onions, diced zucchini, and corn mixed together. Easy to make and not something a lot of people have eaten before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-59266570634245930162009-01-25T16:40:00.000-06:002009-01-25T16:40:00.000-06:00Oh, that is just plain SAD.Oh, that is just plain SAD.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16307213773466556564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185942.post-21702225181956134682009-01-25T14:54:00.000-06:002009-01-25T14:54:00.000-06:00I wouldn't know, since our church DOESN'T DO potlu...I wouldn't know, since our church DOESN'T DO potlucks.<BR/><BR/>They only do fundraisers.Elephantschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610471467736150461noreply@blogger.com