OMG, I'm a potato salad mad person too ... instead of the mustard seeds I'm a sucker for a ton of chopped spring onions which is more than often not to everyone's liking ... ah, hey more for me, hee hee
... I was going to suggest if you are having a Green Salad I have found nearly every LOVES the Paul Newmans Creamy Caesar Dressing in a bottle (great for anyone watching their weight too, not that it tastes like diet food) ... Is very YUMMO
If you have an ALDI near by ?? ... They have a box of frozen Mini Quiches for $4.99 (in box there are 3 different flavs) ... My sisters friend is a chef & tells her guests she made them
If you after cheap tasty Garlic Bread believe it or not the Safeway generic brand twin pkt about $1.70 was recommended to me by my friends hubby whom you guessed it is a chef
Things to make .... Pizza Wheels with ham, cheese, onion, sundried toms & oregano - can eat cold or hot ... (If interested I can give you the recipe !!!)
I have a recipe for a bake in bread dip that is awesome. Takes about an hour or so though but mmmmm cheesy. Let me know if you want it!
Rissoles- add some zucchini too maybe and onion?
Potato Salad- I generally boil up say 6-8 eggs depending on the size of the salad and I leave one for on top - the rest I cut into quarters and I kind of moosh it into the salad, then the rest I add in once its all been mixed and they hold their shaped better. I think that makes sense!
Woman you have enough to worry about other than a cake. Buy a packet! That's all I can think of right now - will be back later!
With the rissoles, make them small! I make mine the night before, cook them in a frypan and they're about the size of a squash ball, nice and round ... you can reheat them or serve them cold.
Potato salad - I cut up my taties into cubes (or if using baby ones, cut in half) and boil them up. Once ready, drain and wait for them to cool slightly. Sprinkle with vinegar (it helps keep their shape and gives a nice taste..) and pop in fridge overnight.
Whisk together a bit of seeded mustard and olive oil (just a dash). Pour over potatoes. Add in chopped spring onion (here you can add in some finlely sliced gherkins). Add Mayo and sliced boiled egg. Give a good mix. Salt and pepper to taste.
For garnish, reserve an egg (or two depending on salad size), spring onion and continential parsley. You could make a circle with the eggs, then inner circle with spring onion, and a bouquet of parsely in the centre.
Another good salad is pasta with roast veg salad. I use the bow shaped pasta. Add in about 5-6 grilled eggplant and/or zucchini and sundried tomatoes. Drizzle with bought dressing(I use red wine mustard dressing - i think its by Paul Newman) and then add in a heap of baby spinach leaves. I also sprinkle some parmesan through.
As for the cake, packet mix is good, or throw together a trifle if you dont need to have a traditional cake. Or ask someone to bring one...
Stuffed mushrooms is another goodie - quick and easy.
Get rid of the storks and give them a good wipe. In a bowl mix breadcrumbs, chopped contintental parsley, olive oil and parmesan cheese (you can add a clove of garlic too for extra taste). Scoop mixture into mushrooms and sprinkle some grated cheese over the top. Put aside til your just about ready to serve them up.
Pop them in the oven for about 10 mins - so cheese can melt and they are heated through. Serve on big white platter.
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