When taking food to a potluck, welcoming a new family or bringing meals to someone, I use dishes I've purchased at yard sales. I never feel bad if the dishes are lost, broken or not returned.…
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At our church potlucks, we have found that young children often don’t like the casserole-type foods available. So someone always brings hot dogs to cook, puts them in buns and cuts them in half to…
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When attending potluck meals, I "label" the food I’m sharing. I write the name of the dish on a small piece of paper that resembles a toy boat sail, attach the label to a wooden skewer and stand…
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I have four plates with three sections each and domed covers that I like to use for potlucks. I fill one with vegetables and relishes. The second holds small fruits. The third plate carries fancy…
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When transporting foods on platters or trays, lay plastic wrap out on a flat surface. Place the tray on top of the wrap. Pull the ends over the top, toward the center to cover. The trays will be…
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It’s always a good idea to arrive at a potluck or picnic with a few extra utensils in hand. Thankful folks will surely appreciate a spatula, spoon or ladle they may have forgotten to bring along.…
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To fix an extra-large batch of potato salad, I first mix all of the ingredients except the potatoes into the dressing. Then I stir a third of the potatoes with a third of the dressing and transfer…
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Nuts bought in bulk are economical but aren't always chopped. Instead of cutting the nuts by hand, I put them in a resealable plastic bag, close it and use the flat side of a metal meat tenderizer…
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Preparing a decorated sheet cake to serve to a large group? Before frosting and decorating, cut the cooled cake into serving-size pieces in the pan. Then frost and decorate as usual. To serve,…
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To save time when preparing recipes calling for large amounts of precooked potatoes, I use my pressure cooker instead of cooking them in boiling water. —Rosalie Rogers, Macomb, Michigan
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