ISO Ideas for Food to Take to Ladies' Luncheon at Church

[foxxyroxie]

We're having a ladies' luncheon at church in a couple of weeks so that we can make our own wreathes for our homes. We're bringing luncheon foods and I am going to bring a fudge/candy tray. I am looking for something in the appetizer or hot dip/spread or a salad. I did consider hot spinach/artichoke dip. I need something I can make ahead of time and/or make and bake at the church (an oven and microwave is available). Something easy and not too expensive (?) Anyone have any ideas, suggestions or recipes?

Thanks.

[sunshine]

Bite Sized Taco Turnovers

These are really easy and delicious appetizers. Homemade or frozen pizza dough also works.

1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup taco sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 10-ounce package refrigerated pizza dough
1/4 cup shredded American cheese or cheddar cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon water


For filling, cook ground beef in a small skillet until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in taco sauce, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside. Unroll pizza dough. Roll dough into a 14x10-1/2-inch rectangle. Cut into twelve 3-1/2-inch squares. Divide filling among dough squares. Sprinkle with cheese. Brush edges with water. Lift one corner of each square and stretch dough to the opposite corner, making a triangle. Press edges well with a fork to seal. Arrange on a greased baking sheet. Prick with fork. Combine egg and the 1 teaspoon water; brush onto turnovers. Bake in a 425 degree F. oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

[sunshine]

How about deviled eggs? People seldom make them any more, yet most everyone likes them.

[sunshine]

Quesadillas ?

[sunshine]

Bacon Ranch Bread Bites

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
2 teaspoons olive oil
12 ounces diced cooked bacon
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce ranch salad dressing mix

Roll bread dough into 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Brush top of dough with oil. Cut dough with sharp knife into 1-inch pieces. Toss bread dough pieces, bacon, cheese and salad dressing mix in large bowl. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; shape into low oval loaf. Let rise until double in size. Bake at 350ºF for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

You can also use home made bread recipe.

[sunshine]

Bacon Cheese Strips

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
5 drops hot pepper sauce
1 dash pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 strip bacon, cooked, crumbled
8 slices bread, crust removed, toasted

In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Stir in bacon. Spread over toast. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Cut each slice of toast into three strips. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350ºF for 12-14 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 dozen

[nuisance26]

~Ladies love fancy chicken salad! Make your chicken salad the way you normally would and then mix in some almonds and blueberries or cranberries and walnuts. A little goes a long way. ~

[MaryCarney]

How about deviled eggs? People seldom make them any more, yet most everyone likes them.

I agree. It's my ace in the hole!! Cheap, everyone likes them, bite sized and NEVER any leftover!! My mom used to jazz them up by making a 'wreath' out of a sliced green olive and a bit of pimento.

[Lindsey]

I LOVE the spinach dip on the side of the Lipton veggie soup box. I serve it with bagettes (SP?) to make it a little different. It is something you can make ahead of time and then warm the bread in the oven or right before you leave. It's sooo yummy.

[shoiji]

How about something like a pumpkin custard. Basically pumpkin pie without the crust. Something to get everyone in the holiday mood. Or a nice warm apple crisp.

[lisaflex]

what about a veggie tray? w/ homemade dip?

[Palooka]

7 layer dip. nom nom.

[TigerGirl1226]

Corn Dip

3 Can Mexican Corn
1 small tub sour cream
1 cup mayo
a couple handfuls of finely shredded cheese
salt and pepper to taste
can use a small can of diced chilies for heat.

mix and let sit over night in fridge.

frito scoops go great with it.

[foxxyroxie]

Ya'll ladies had some good ideas. Thanks for your help. I knew you'd help... but now I just have to decide which... LOL.

[nancycg56]

I would make dill chicken salad and use it to make tea sandwiches ~ thay are always a big hit with the ladies!