Potlucks for the Domestically Challenged

The holiday season is notorious for meals with friends and loved ones.  A new trend is to have potlucks.  This is my nightmare as I am domestically challenged.  Yes, I could pick something up at the grocery store but I hate the judgmental stares when you take the plastic wrap off and remove the price tag.  What are my options?

I need something that is simple, doesn’t require a kitchen full of tools and will dazzle guests and hosts with my contribution. 

Ideas:

A Strange Treat:

Ingredients:

Banana Nut Bread loaf

Bag of Sliced apples

Sliced Cheddar cheese

You can either bake a banana nut bread loaf or buy it from the store.  I say buy it from the store and save the time.  Cut slices in half; add a slice of cheese and apple slice on top.  The combination of flavors is amazing.

Quick Salsa:

Ingredients:

Can of salsa

Can of whole cornel corn (drained)

Can of black beans (drained and rinsed)

In a mixing bowl combine ingredients and mix together.  Add chips!

This will give the appearance of homemade salsa.

Hummus Platter:

Ingredients

Tub of plain hummus

Jar of roasted tomato pesto

Mix together serve with pita chips and veggies.

Easy Sangria:

Ingredients:  

2 bottles of Moscato

A bottle of Ruby Red Grapefruit juice

2 – 3 cups of white rum

Fresh fruit such as pears or apples

Mix ingredients together in a large pitcher or punch bowl.