62002 potluck party optional add ins Recipes

spaghetti, broken in half, tomatoes, diced, cucumber, seeded and diced, green pepper, diced, red onion, diced, italian salad dressing, poppy seed, paprika, celery salt, sesame seeds, garlic salt

store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken, dried spaghetti or 8 oz linguine, broken in half, fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, whole fresh button mushrooms, red peppers (or both mixed) or 3 medium yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (or both mixed), butter, all-purpose flour, black pepper, chicken broth, milk, shredded swiss cheese (2 oz.), shredded lemon peel, sourdough bread , cut into cubes (about 1-1/2 cups), olive oil, snipped fresh parsley

arborio rice (basmati could substituted), sweet peppers (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups onions (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups mushrooms (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups zucchini (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups carrots, chopped (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn), shrimp (optional) or 1 cup chopped chicken (optional), instant clear broth (flavour depends on your choice above) or 1 bouillon cube, water, white wine (optional), oil, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, pepper, basil, oregano, fresh ground black pepper

roasted red peppers packed in oil, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, spaghetti (i use creamette), sweet onion (diced small), yellow squash (diced small), zucchini (diced small), celery (diced small), green bell peppers (diced small) or 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced small), garlic salt, butter, salt & pepper, shredded parmesan cheese

garlic and herb couscous mix (or any flavor you prefer), tomatoes, cut in half, pitted kalamata olives, halved, mixed bell peppers (green, red, yellow , orange), diced, cucumber, sliced and then halved, parsley, finely chopped, crumbled feta cheese, greek vinaigrette salad dressing

mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, apple, finely chopped, lemon juice, cooked chicken breasts, shredded, chopped celery, seedless green grapes, halved, chopped pecans, crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

frozen sliced strawberries in syrup, frozen orange juice concentrate, frozen lemonade concentrate, water, brewed black tea, white sugar, light rum, trays ice cubes, lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, chilled

frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry, artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (do not use marinated artichoke hearts or it will be too sour or tangy), garlic cloves, minced, alfredo sauce , found in the refrigerator section (like buitoni from contadina), mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, softened, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, monterey jack cheese, freshly grated, salt and pepper, tortilla chips or baguette, cut in slices

soy sauce, brown sugar , packed, apricot jam, ground ginger, garlic cloves, pressed, chicken breasts, boneless skinless cut into 1-inch lengths, green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths, skewers, soaked in water

red potatoes (i peel about half and leave the peel on half and cut into quarters ), cream cheese, sour cream, garlic salt, salt, ground black pepper, butter (divided with 2tsp in the potatoes and the other 2tsp dotting the top of the casserole before baking), milk (if potatoes seem too dry for your tastes) or sour cream (if potatoes seem too dry for your tastes)

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

shredded lettuce, salt, pepper, sugar, shredded swiss cheese, hard-boiled eggs (sliced or chopped ), crumbled bacon (can use 1 jar hormel bacon bits), shredded lettuce, frozen baby peas, mayonnaise (spread on top), grated swiss cheese (arond the edges of top), bacon bits (in middle on top), chopped green onion (sprinkle over all)

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

buttermilk, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, chicken pieces (we use boneless tenders & boneless thighs), peanut oil, pineapple chunks in juice, sugar, cornstarch, cider vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce, ground ginger, green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips, cooked rice (optional)

pork shoulder, cut in 1-inch pieces, flour, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, celery, sliced, green pepper, cut in 2-inch strips, onion, sliced, pineapple tidbits, undrained, catsup, prepared mustard, worcestershire sauce, cooked rice

flour, icing sugar, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, coconut, maraschino cherry, cut in half, walnuts, chopped

garlic and herb couscous mix (or any flavor you prefer), tomatoes, cut in half, pitted kalamata olives, halved, bell pepper, diced (green, red, yellow , orange), cucumber, sliced and then halved, parsley, finely chopped, crumbled feta cheese, greek salad dressing