20837 easy potluck party optional Recipes

italian dressing (i used store bought to make this easy, but you can make your favorite as well), garlic, minced, capers (mashed , just use a fork to mash them), salami, sliced 1/8-inch thick cut into cubes, cheese filled tortellini, cooked and drained (i prefer spinach), water-packed artichoke hearts, cut in quarters, not too small, tomatoes, stuffed green olives (i love the ones with anchovies or olives, but use your favorite_), peppadew pepper, mozzarella cheese , balls, pepperoncini pepper, sopressata, prosciutto, cocktail onion, mushroom, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

mustard (what you like but i used yellow the last time and it was great!), kosher salt, cracked black pepper, balsamic vinegar, honey, shallot, finely minced, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lettuce, trimmed and torn (mixed or what you like, romaine works well), sliced scallions (or half of a thinly sliced red onion), herbs, fresh minced (what you like but parsley and thyme work well), grape tomatoes, halved, carrot, thinly sliced, celery ribs, thinly sliced, sultana raisin, craisins (dried cranberries), toasted walnuts, chopped, blue cheese , crumbles (optional, feta works too)

onion, sliced into rings, sirloin beef, water, taco seasoning mix, divided, flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese or 16 oz monterey jack cheese (4 cups), diced tomato (optional), diced onion (optional), chopped black olives (optional), sliced jalapeno pepper (optional), sour cream (optional), salsa (optional), chopped green chilies (optional) or green chili sauce (green chile sauce) (optional)

pasta , of your choice, garlic clove, herbed feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes (in a cello bag or oil-packed), olive oil, chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried basil), chopped toasted pine nuts (optional) or 1/3 cup pecans (optional) or 1/3 cup walnuts (optional)

ground pork, green onions, light soya sauce, garlic powder, seasoning salt, eggs, water chestnut (optional), wonton wrappers (about 70 per package), chicken broth, brandy (optional), bok choy (optional) or sweet peas (optional) or shrimp, etc.. (optional)

unbleached all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, dutch-processed cocoa powder, espresso powder (optional, but very good ), milk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, brown sugar, dutch-processed cocoa powder, espresso powder (optional, but very good ), water or 1 1/2 cups hot brewed coffee

mixed dried fruit , diced if need be, self raising flour, sweetened condensed milk, water, rum (optional) or 1 dash brandy (optional)

butter, softened, poppy seeds, onion, grated, worcestershire sauce, prepared dijon-style mustard, white party rolls, chopped cooked ham, shredded swiss cheese

cream cheese with chives, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix (such as hidden valley ranch), dried dill weed, sliced white bread, cucumber, thinly sliced, snipped fresh dill leaves , or as needed

white wine, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic cloves, minced, green onion, sliced, diced red bell pepper (roasted or fresh, whatever you prefer), hot red pepper flakes , to taste, whole fresh mushrooms, trimmed, salt, fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano leaves or 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano

all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, softened, cream cheese, softened, sugar , plus, sugar, cinnamon, apricot preserves or 1 cup raspberry jam, loosely packed raisins (optional) or 1 cup currants (optional) or 1 cup dried cherries (optional) or 1 cup cranberries, chopped (optional), walnuts (1/4 lb) or 1 1/4 cups pecans, finely chopped (1/4 lb), milk , for brushing cookie

gluten-free flour, mix (i like the bisquick gluten free), soymilk, applesauce, vegetable oil, raisins (chopped ) (optional) or 1/4 cup blueberries (chopped) (optional) or 1/4 cup strawberry (chopped) (optional), cinnamon (optional)

cornstarch, white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth, cream cheese, cubed, crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartlidge removed, half-and-half cream, minced fresh parsley, worcestershire sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, seafood seasoning (optional) or paprika (optional), crackers , and or raw vegetables

onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, butter, grain rice (cooked ), cooked chicken (optional) or 2 cups turkey (optional) or 2 cups ham, diced (optional), cheddar cheese, shredded, fresh parsley, minced, milk, eggs, lightly beaten, worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper

strawberries, fresh, hulled and sliced, sugar, cool whip, thawed, strawberry, whole (optional for garnish ), mint, fresh (optional for garnish )

olive oil, unsalted butter, onion, chopped, flour, cooked chicken (i use recipe # #188329), chicken stock, frozen peas, potato, diced and boiled, chopped carrot, salt, pepper , to taste, hot sauce (optional but recommended ), dried oregano, grated garlic, ready-made pie crust (optional if needing to save time), grated parmesan cheese (optional), flour, cold butter or 1 cup shortening, salt, egg, cold water, vinegar

carrot, diced, red pepper, diced, garlic cloves, halved, shallots, sliced thick, olive oil, coarse salt , to taste, fresh cracked pepper , to taste, fresh ginger, grated, vegetable stock (or whatever stock you like, sometimes i ll use shrimp stock and garnish the soup with sauteed shrimp), soy sauce, hot sauce (optional, i like louisiana hot sauce or aardvark sauce), greek yogurt (or tofu sour cream, for vegans), crouton (can be store-bought, or make your own)

cream of chicken soup, sour cream, picante or enchilada sauce, chili powder, cooked chicken chopped, monterey jack cheese shredded, flour tortillas, tomato (optional) chopped, green onion (optional) sliced