Tip of the Week – Perfecting the Potluck!
Summer is a classic time for casual parties and barbeques, and the odds are good that you’ll offer or be asked to bring a dish to share! So, here are a few suggestions:
Ask Your Host For Direction
When you’re not planning the whole menu, it can be hard to decide just what to prepare, so start by asking your host for some direction!
Choose Your Recipe
From there, take a look at a terrific cookbook, perfectly titled, “What Can I Bring?.
Prepare for Transporting Your Culinary Delight!
Once you’ve settled on a recipe, The Preppy Princess will have you carrying your dish to the party in style! This cute website offers a well sized, insulated potluck tote that will keep your culinary delight either hot or cold! The tote, measuring 12 x 12 x 5.5 inches, is available in pink or green, and retails for only $15!
More Helpful Tips
Here are just a few more thoughts for a perfect potluck contribution:
- Bring your dish prepared and ready to serve. Try not to use the host’s kitchen for anything except reheating and if you can, avoid that too!
- Consider bringing a few copies of the recipe with you, especially if it is a sure winner! A list of ingredients is also helpful for guests with allergies.
- Don’t forget to take your dish home with you! There’s nothing worse than being left with a pile of mystery platters after a party! If the host has not had a chance to wash your dish when you are ready to leave, go ahead and stash it in the car anyway – you can always wash it up at home!
With these easy tips in mind, your host will love you and the guests will love what you’ve prepared!
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Kirtsy
I love all the Ann Byrn books. I can’t wait until she comes out with her next one. I think it is due out in September.