Baker is a very social place. There are only about 75 permanent residents, most of whom work at the park. I've mentioned before that there is something going on almost every night. Most often, it involves food. I'm fine with that. My dear mother taught me to always bring something to functions, and it's a no-brainer that you bring a dish to share to a pot-luck. As I said before, I'm fine with that.
The problem: the closest grocery store is 70 miles away in Ely. I plan my meals very, very carefully and shop only every two or three weeks. I like the pot-lucks that are advertised two/three weeks in advance because then I can plan for them; it's the spure of the moment get-togethers that have me flustered.
My petition for you, ideas for simple dishes to bring, with ingredients that I probably have on my selves already and don't need to shop for. Or recipes with ingredients that can sit in my cupboard or hang out in my fridge for three weeks and safely be served.
Suggestions, emails, comments, all and anything welcome!
Check out this pretty shelf-friendly salsa recipe (from Jamie's cooking blog). Also, granola is an easy thing to bring that would last.
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Yummy easy casserole.
ReplyDelete1 pkg chicken rice a roni - cook according to package directions
1 can cr. of mushroom soup
1 c. sour cream
Chicken (as much or as little as you want) cooked and diced.
Mix the above together.
Sprinkle crushed ritz (or any other cracker/chip) on top.
Bake at 375 for 45 min.