Help! Need ideas to take for thanksgiving dinner

[etwahl]

our neighbor is hosting thanksgiving dinner, and we are planning on bringing wine, an appetizer (hot artichoke dip with chips), but would like to bring one more thing.

I'm thinking one of the following:

- a salad (any ideas for an interesting salad?),
- another appetizer (? ideas ?), or
- something that would go nicely with the apple pie she's baking.

Please help!!! thanks :) Preferably something that doesn't take forever to prepare, but is fun, interesting, and yummy!

Tammy,
Mom to Lauren Genevieve
03/12/2003
www.evantammy.com

[luvbeinmama]

This is REALLY yummy! Enjoy!

Spinach Salad

6 oz bag baby spinach
1 sm – med apple (I use granny smith), diced
1/3 c dried cranberries
2 oz slivered almonds, toasted
2-3 tbsp honey mustard dressing (Marie's or Maple Grove Farms of Vermont)

Put ingredients in large bowl, toss.

[MommytoDylan]

Baked Brie is always a hit whenever I am at a party. Martha Stewart's website has a recipe that is good. My neighbor even wrapped the Pillsbury bread loaf (raw) around a baby brie topped with brown sugar and pecans and cooked it. It was marvelous and you just pulled the fresh bread baked around the brie for a wonderful treat.

Meredith

[elvisfan]

Tammy-Are these folks native North Carolinians?

[etwahl]

no, they are originally from new england area, just moved here from florida.

Tammy,
Mom to Lauren Genevieve
03/12/2003
www.evantammy.com

[elvisfan]

>no, they are originally from new england area, just moved
>here from florida.
>
>Tammy,
>Mom to Lauren Genevieve
>03/12/2003
>www.evantammy.com
Ok..I'm from New England...find out exactly where they are from and I'll get a New Englandy-recipe that will knock their socks off to you ...how honored they will be (if you choose to go that route)

[etwahl]

i want to say rhode island...

Tammy,
Mom to Lauren Genevieve
03/12/2003
www.evantammy.com

[elvisfan]

>i want to say rhode island...
>
>Tammy,
>Mom to Lauren Genevieve
>03/12/2003
>www.evantammy.com
ok..i'll be back

[elvisfan]

>>i want to say rhode island...
>>
>>Tammy,
>>Mom to Lauren Genevieve
>>03/12/2003
>>www.evantammy.com
> ok..i'll be back
Try these links....
www.educatetheusa.com/rhodeisland/recipe1.html

www.selectregistry.com/inns/Recipes.aspx?InnID=303

www.vernalisapartymenus.com/state39.html

Have fun!!!!

[MelissaTC]

The appetizer shared here recently is always a hit - Cheesy Spinach Pinwheels. I made it yesterday and brought it with me to a get together. It went over really well. I made it in the shape of the wreath.

Cheesy Spinach Pinwheels
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Ingredients:
1 can (8 ounces) Pillsbury(R) Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1/3 cup gourmet spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs
4 slices (1 ounce each) thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 cup packed spinach leaves


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Separate dough into four rectangles on smooth side of Large Grooved Cutting Board. Press seams to seal.

2. Using Small Spreader, spread each rectangle with about 11/2 tablespoons cheese to within 1/4 inch of edges. Top with 1 slice ham and spinach leaves.

3. Starting at short side, roll up each rectangle; pinch edges to seal. Cut each roll crosswise into six slices using Serrated Bread Knife for a total of 24 slices. Place slices, cut side down, on Large Round Stone. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack. Serve warm using Mini-Serving Spatula.

Yield: 24 pinwheels

Nutrients per serving: (1 pinwheel): Calories 60, Total Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 160 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tip: If desired, 1/3 cup regular cream cheese spread, 1 garlic clove pressed with the Garlic Press and 1/2 teaspoon Pantry Italian Seasoning Mix can be substituted for the flavored gourmet spreadable cheese.