It's So Easy - Potlucks!

Potlucks are a great way to enjoy time with family and friends! We don't always want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen to prepare for these gatherings. It also needs to be something that can easily stay cold or hot. If you want something cold to take; sandwiches are always a favorite. Bologna salad is easy to make and very cost efficient. Family and friends will think it is ham salad. Take a package of hot dogs and one at time put through your food grater. Add some mayonnaise, chopped onion and a couple diced boiled eggs. Mix it all together and spread it on bread slices. Cut your sandwiches diagonally, twice to make four small sandwiches. Stack them on a plate in decorated positions. Watch out though because they go fast!

For something hot, use your crock pot. Most parks or picnic areas have electrical outlets available. Take 2 large bags of frozen corn, 2 sticks of butter or margarine, a 16 oz. package of cream cheese, cut up and 1/4 chunk of velveta cheese, cut into small chunks. Mix this all together in your crock pot and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Be sure to stir occasionally while the cheese, cream cheese, and butter are melting. Upon arriving plug in and set the dial on warm. It doesn't get much easier! Now there is more time to enjoy family and friends!