Christmas Potluck

[Britt O's sweetie pie]

I know starting early....But...need the best you have on appetizers, side dishes and deserts...Group of 160....I'm always up there because of your suggestions... Thank you in advance

[duonyte]

Are you going to have hot appetizers etc - crockpots or chaffing dishes - or just room temperature?

[Zeldaz]

This just came in my email today from Skinnytaste.com, so I haven't tried it, but it sounds simple and good.

Skinny Baked Brie Phyllo Cups with Craisins and Walnuts
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 15 • Serving Size: 1 mini tart • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 60 • Fat: 3 g • Carb: 6.5 g • Fiber: 0.3 g • Protein: 2 g • Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 59 mg

Ingredients:

3 oz light brie, skin removed cut into (15) 1/2-inch cubes
4 tbsp craisins
4 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
2 tbsp honey
15 Mini Phyllo Shells (Athens)


Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Combine craisins, chopped nuts and honey in a bowl and mix well.
Arrange mini shells on a baking sheet. Fill mini shells with cheese (each piece of cheese weighs about 0.2 oz). Top with sticky craisin/nut mixture and bake 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

Serve immediately.

[Britt O's sweetie pie]

I have all available. As well, I only live 5 minutes away so I can also use my oven

[PaulO in MA]

Individual corn breads are easy to make for over 100 people. My wife anbd I did it last year for a church barbeque.

http://www.food.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=359353

You could also make a lot of pork shoulders, pull it, place it in chafers, and reheat it.

http://www.food.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?p=4370968

The sides that are in the above are also good to make, place in chafers and reheat or keep warm: macaroni and cheese, cheesy corn bake, and honey and lime roasted sweet potatoes.

[duonyte]

Roast Beef Horseradish Spirals
Chicken, Green Chilies & Cheese Cups
Marinated Cheese Appetizer
Whiskey Smoked Salmon Spread
Rosemary and Parmesan Shortbread
Walnut Pesto
Lithuanian Herring Salad With Onion and Tomato (Silke Su Pomidor
Smoked Salmon Picnic Spread
White Bean Bruschetta Salad
Chicken Liver Pate Crock With Apples and Onions
Golden Focaccia
Lemon-Garlic Baked Brie
Crock Pot Frozen Meatballs Cranberry-Chipotle
Cream Cheese Snacks Rolled in Nori Leaves
Zucchini Bites
Mediterranean Layered Torte
Spinach-Garlic Dip With Pita Triangles & Veggies
Pesto Torte
Spuma Di Tonno - Tuna Mousse (Michael Chiarello)
Fig Anchoiade

I have not tried all of the above, but they all sound like winners.

Once you start making your list of what you are making, let us know what type of appetizer or whatever you are still looking for - meat based, dip, hot, cold, whatever. It will help us make better suggestions.

[Britt O's sweetie pie]

Chicken, Green Chilies & Cheese Cups will be made this weekend or next to try out...This really looks good

[Chef #2524582]

delicious

[Chicagoland Chef du Jour]

Pistachio Cheese Wafers
Onion Brie Appetizer
Hot Tamale Balls I use the spicy sausage
Party Salad Boats
Bleu Cheese Crescent Spirals
Chopped Salad Appetizer Shells
Puff Pastry Cheese Stick Appetizers
Parmesan and Thyme Crisps
Cheese, Herb & Tomato Tart