What should I take to tomorrow's family reunion for the potluck?

Answer 1

Cut up some cantalope, honey dew & watermelon. mmm...or a veggie platter......mmmmm.....

Answer 2

If you want a dinner-type thing, do a Yahoo search for copycat recipes, like Red Lobster's Cheddar Biscuits. I made them & it's a hit, even my Husband loves them & he's allergic to garlic.*S*

Or...copycat Orange Julius. For each guest, use a cup of orange juice, half a cup of milk, and 6-8 large ice cubes. Optional is a teaspoon of coconut powder. Blend well and serve. You can make it the day before and freeze so it's portable the next day. You can sub orange drink powder or any other flavor, too.

Or...if there's a place to keep things cold--for a summer gathering you can't beat sherbert punch! Pour into a punch bowl a couple of bottles of 7-Up, Sprite, or the like, and add rainbow sherbert. Or strawberry soda and vanilla ice cream(or frozen yogurt). Or experiment if you have time & money. For a fizzier drink, add the soda last. Add the ice cream to the soda for a frothier, smoother drink.

Or...

Chocolate Truffles!

12-16 ounces chocolate(A Hershey's bar will do just fine)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup half and half
1 teaspoon vanilla

melt the chocolate in a double boiler(make your own by filling a pot half full with water, then setting a smaller pot or metal bowl into it to place the chocolate in), stirring often so the chocolate doesn't scorch.

When the chocolate's completely melted, slowly add the liquid ingredients. Stir until the mixture is thick and shiny, then remove from heat. It's best to pour into a plastic bowl next so setting time is shortened. Let set for half an hour, or place in the fridge for about 5 minutes(NO LONGER THAN THAT!!), until the chocolate's firm, NOT hard. Then use a teaspoon or a melon baller to scoop out chocolate. With clean, dry hands(using plastic gloves is best), quickly roll into balls and place on wax paper. Once done, you can serve as-is, or roll balls in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, melted and colored chocolate or candy melts, or whatever suits your fancy. You can also omit the vanilla and add a teaspoon up to a tablespoon of your favorite flavoring, or liquor if you just want to serve the adults.

I know the instructions seem a bit much, but trust me, it's quick, easy, EVERYone will enjoy them, and at least most of the people there will be simply amazed that you "went through SO much trouble!"

If you want anything for future events, my mail's in my profile. I LOVE making candy, and have lists of supplies, recipes, and suppliers for things that look like you went through heck to make them, but are really easy to make and have an elegant, classy touch without all the work. Good luck and have fun at the reunion!

Answer 3

Make a macaroni and cheese casserole!! I used to love going to our family reunion in the mountains with all the sweet people. They used to always be sure to have 3 or 4 different kinds of M&C for me.

I miss those days so bad.

Answer 4

Try this:

5 Cans of French Style Green Beans, drained
1 1/2 to 2 blocks of softened cream cheese (soften in microwave)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 large cans French's Fried Onions

Drain Green Beans and place in rectangle baking pan (you can use the disposable aluminum ones). Gently mix in cream cheese and mix in 1 cup shredded cheese. Add remainder of shredded cheese to the top of the dish. Bake at 375 for 30 min. or until cheese on top is bubbling. Turn oven to low and add French's Fried Onions and cook for 3-5 min (keep an eye on these...they burn easy). Take out when golden brown and that's it. This is a favorite recipe and is raved about anywhere I bring it...it will be gone before you get any!

Answer 5

THIS......


http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/04/images/050419_aye-aye.jpg

Answer 6

i might take 2. Broccoli Cole Slaw: components * 2 bags (3-ounce) Ramen Noodle Soup in Oriental (different flavors will paintings, too) * 3/4 stick butter * a million/4 cup slivered almonds * 2 bags (12-ounce) bags broccoli cole slaw (interior the bagged salad component of the food market) * a million/4 cup sunflower seeds * Chopped green onions, for garnish Dressing combination: * 3/4 cup canola oil * a million/4 cup brown or white sugar * a million/4 cup apple cider vinegar * a million ramen noodle seasoning packet guidelines positioned the ramen noodles in a bag and weigh down them with a rolling pin at the same time as melting butter in a extensive skillet over low/medium warmth. upload the overwhelmed noodles and slivered almonds to the skillet and saute, stirring from time to time (save temperature at low/medium warmth). meanwhile, whisk mutually all the dressing components in a small bowl. place the shredded broccoli into bowl and toss with the noodles, almonds, and sunflower seeds. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped green onions. (you additionally can positioned cole slaw dressing in this.) (you additionally can pass away out the ramen noodles) fowl Asparagus Casserole: components: * 2 cans asparagus, approximately 15 oz. each, drained * 4 fowl breast halves, cooked and chopped * 2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) cream of fowl soup * 3/4 cup mayonnaise * a million tablespoon lemon juice * a million cup shredded Cheddar cheese * a million cup bread crumbs, or cracker crumbs coaching: Layer asparagus in buttered 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan; precise with fowl. combination soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice; pour over fowl and asparagus. precise with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 6. quite everyone loves those dishes.

Answer 7

pecan pie or squares,mmmmm :),with a spray can of real whipped cream,it won't become runny while waiting for the desert to be served,as will a bowl of whipped cream.
If you don't have a receipe,just make shoo fly pie or sugar pie,to which you add pecan halves.

Answer 8

A cold pasta salad, like macaroni and tuna or seafood salad. If it has meat, then it could eat like a meal. It is too hot to cook anything heavy.

Answer 9

get a Sarah lee cheesecake- nobody doesn't like Sarah lee
then hit the chicken place for some food that's transferred to your bowls

Answer 10

Brownies and Macaroni Salad.

Answer 11

Some HOMEMADE Lasagne! :-)
There is an AWESOME recipe on the back of the Ronzoni Lasagne noodle box and eeee zzzz
to make!!!!!!!!

Have fun.