by Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team
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February 19, 2008

What Would You Bring to a Gather Dinner Party?

February 16, 2009 05:12 PM UTC (Updated: March 04, 2009 02:57 PM UTC)
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Let's pretend we're having a Gather dinner party and that everyone who attends has to prepare a dish. It could be an appetizer, a main course, or a dessert. (Don't worry – Gather already has the drinks on hand!) What type of food would you bring for the other members? What's your specialty dish and where did you learn to make it? Provide your answers in the comment field below.

Then be sure to check back in the Gather Food Essential tomorrow @ 8PM ET for an "After Dinner Party" for the chance to chat with friends and win Gather Points™. See you then!

UPDATE: Here's a link to the party. Don't miss out!

 

Comments: 81

Mary G. Feb 16, 2009, 5:14pm UTC
I would bring homemade muffins or a fruit salad.
Leigh M. Feb 16, 2009, 5:14pm UTC
BBQ CHICKEN
Jenn P. Feb 16, 2009, 5:14pm UTC
I would bring green bean casserole My mom used to make it when i was little..
Peter Joseph Swanson Feb 16, 2009, 5:15pm UTC
Tator Tots and MY favorite boxed wine (just in case you didn't have it)
Rose Hill Feb 16, 2009, 5:16pm UTC
My most requested dish is "Corn Souffle" a homemade corn bread casserole.
Ariel Storm Feb 16, 2009, 5:17pm UTC
Noodle Kugle. Its a traditional jewish noodle pudding that is popular everywhere I bring it.
ann c. Feb 16, 2009, 5:17pm UTC
A big old chocolate cake!!!
ann c. Feb 16, 2009, 5:18pm UTC
Oh and Boca Burgers!!!
Lesli B. Feb 16, 2009, 5:18pm UTC
crab dip or seafood salad
April H. Feb 16, 2009, 5:20pm UTC
Get ready to fir up the grill I will bring, one pound of king crab legs per person. Then I will combine two tablespoons of olive oil with two tablespoons of melted butter and coat the legs. All I have to do then is to place the king crab legs on the grill and drop the lid. Heat t for 4 or 5 minutes, and then turn once after about 2 minutes. then we can all enjoy the Crab with those drinks you are providing

Remove the hot legs from the grill and serve with cocktail sauce or a garlicy butter sauce
A *Really Big* doggie bag.
charity kimball ツ Feb 16, 2009, 5:20pm UTC
I would bring my home made Nachos Bell Grande its easy to make and everyone likes it well most everyone. I learned how to make it by buying the Nachos Bell Grande at taco bell but mines better:) I put refried beans taco seasoned hamburg tomatoes sour cream and nacho cheese on top of the tortilla chips and thats all there is to it:)
Vivian P. Feb 16, 2009, 5:23pm UTC
A vegan main course Maybe a pasta bar type of thing
Elaine S. Feb 16, 2009, 5:23pm UTC
I'd bring Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Nellie (RIP: Give to Life) Feb 16, 2009, 5:23pm UTC
Meatloaf and mash potatoes. Everyone loves the good ol' fashion foods.
Nellie (RIP: Give to Life) Feb 16, 2009, 5:24pm UTC
Oh and I learn to make the foods by watching my grandmother.
Missy Cline Feb 16, 2009, 5:24pm UTC
i make a fantastic broccoli casserole!!!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Feb 16, 2009, 5:25pm UTC
My new favorite dessert, Pineapple Delight.
Missy Cline Feb 16, 2009, 5:25pm UTC
i started with a basic recipe and tweaked it over the years..lol my dad tweaked my recipe and it turned out better than mine!!!!
ʚϊɞ Kim K. Feb 16, 2009, 5:26pm UTC
It would have to be a few loaves of homemade bread. :)
sarah h. Feb 16, 2009, 5:26pm UTC
My dip that everyone always requests that I bring to a party. Ingredients: 1 brick of very soft cream cheese, 1 jar of corn and black bean salsa, 2 cups of shredded cheese. Mix the cream cheese until it is very soft--mix it with the salsa. Pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cook at 350 degrees for like 15 minutes. Serve with Tortilla chips on side..DELICIOUS, easy, and cheap!
Shannon W Feb 16, 2009, 5:27pm UTC
What a hard choice! I might bring Corn Souffle, or a Cherry/Peach Dump Cake, or one of my train cakes!
Steph-in-NE ..... Feb 16, 2009, 5:28pm UTC
The Cherry Carney Brownies
one box of brownie mix, premade as direceted,, then top off with a can of Cherry filling, 16 oz preferred. and then 1/2 bad of choclate chips on top of cherry filling.
Bake as directed, and yummo
Marianne R. Feb 16, 2009, 5:29pm UTC
I don't cook so I'd probably bring something safe like deviled eggs or brownies.
Cecilia Lyne Feb 16, 2009, 5:29pm UTC
I am a great Cheesy dip ~ using velvet and taco meat

Or dirt cake ;)
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Feb 16, 2009, 5:29pm UTC
Tangy Parfait Delight, a refreshing refrigerated pie that has ice cream in it. I came up with the recipe myself years ago and entered it in the county Milk Made Magic contest. It took first place in desserts and I was asked by the State Fair Milk Made Magic people if I wouldenter it in the State Fair contest and also demonstrate how it is made. I got second in the state. If I can find that recipe I will share it.
Carol V. Feb 16, 2009, 5:29pm UTC
Taco Salad -- it's a recipe that was shared at a work food day many years ago.
Katrina Hall Feb 16, 2009, 5:30pm UTC
I'm still on chocolate time from Valentine's Day - so I'll bring dessert......
R B Feb 16, 2009, 5:31pm UTC
Maybe some secret German Sweet/Sour Cabbage. Wish I could get ahold of some of those huge German cabbages in season, the 4-5# heads sell for about $1. Of course there will be some German beer in your refreshment supplies too? Prost.
ann c. Feb 16, 2009, 5:32pm UTC
Jambalaya, shrimp creole and pralines!!!
charity kimball ツ Feb 16, 2009, 5:33pm UTC
would also bring a fruit salad used the watermelon cut it fancy looking open it up get all the watermelon out put cut up pieces of watermelon and other fruit put all them back inside the watermelon and spray whip cream all over the top yummy:)
kimberly g. Feb 16, 2009, 5:36pm UTC
Mock Apple Pie!
It really is a zucchini pie, taste just like apple.
I found the recipe in the newspaper, I put my own little touches in the recipe to make it mine.
I fool people with it. Those who hate zucchini change their mind when they done ate a piece of my pie! I fooled my mom in law with it.
OH, alright. California roll sushi with edible flowers. Looks beautiful, tastes wonderful and I invented it.
Alex in Wonderland Feb 16, 2009, 5:37pm UTC
I think I would make my baked potato soup. I found a recipe somewhere and ran with it, making it my own. It's so rich and creamy that it is almost as much mashed potatoes as it is soup. It is loaded with cheese and crispy bacon.
And because I just started learning how to make it and am so excited to share them with everyone, I would make some chocolate truffles, which I learned how to make courtesy the Philadelphia cream cheese box. They were right- they are SOOOO easy to make! And delish!

Everyone on a diet would be mad at me!
JoAnn C. Feb 16, 2009, 5:37pm UTC
I'll bring my baked bean casserole. It's always a hit.
Gloria C. Feb 16, 2009, 5:38pm UTC
my watergate salad/pistachio salad or a bunch of veggies and spinach dip. I'm so hungry now I am imagining a gather dinner. Everyone is talking about how many points they've earned and what they've traded it in for. Then in the back there are two gather members arguing about Obama and on the other side there are two gather members arguing about stolen pictures and the Gather leaders look really nervous about a fight breaking out, so I jump on top of a table and start singing "You are my sunshine! My only sunshine!". Everyone looks at me weird, and the people in the back stop fighting so then I yell, "Let's Eat! It's free and good". Everyone one looks at the food, agrees, forgets what they were talking about and grab a plate. Then before we know it the dinner is over and the pies and cookies are brought out. I think to myself, I am about to gain back all the calories I worked off this morning, but who cares, and I begin to stuff my face with a sugar covered Dunkin doughnut. Yes they have these too. Someone asks me if there are any jelly filled ones and we start looking around the serving dish for one with Jelly. We found one and she ate it up like it was her first one ever. A vegan member looks at us in disgust and I feel shame and confess to her that these are my weakness but I usually try to eat very healthy. She just shakes her head. Then suddenly the doors in the conference room we are in bust open and the Gather president announces to all of us that we just earned a trillion gather points just for taking the time out of our day to come to this Gather Dinner. We are all so happy we promise to spread the word about Gather to the entire world. When we go home we break our promise and only spread the word to our friends and family when we tell them about the event. Oh yeah one gather member does report it to her local news station and another gather member goes to the trip to Paris she was talking about at the event. She climbs the E tower and shouts, "Gather, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Some tourist records it on her phone and then posts it on YouTube for the entire world to see. So, in a way we really did keep our promise.
Chris E. Feb 16, 2009, 5:41pm UTC
I have sp many things I would want to bring but I guess for this one I will being my Chicken Ole Casserole
Renita P. Feb 16, 2009, 5:44pm UTC
ohhhh, anything chocolate! lol
Tanya P. Feb 16, 2009, 5:50pm UTC
I'd bring myself. You need lots of people to help eat all that scrumptious food being brought.
a whip and a chair.....
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Feb 16, 2009, 5:52pm UTC
looks like it's going to be a big party!!
Netty B. Feb 16, 2009, 6:00pm UTC
Rumake (water chestnuts wrapped in bacon and baked with a tangy sauce)
Netty B. Feb 16, 2009, 6:00pm UTC
Gloria, I still giggling over your post...awesome!
Rob Appell Feb 16, 2009, 6:01pm UTC
Y'all ain't getting none of my cookies, but I'll bring my home made cheesecake. I developed the recipe myself. I'll even include three types of toppings so you get a choice...strawberry, cherry and blueberry...all home made, too.
Ashley B. Feb 16, 2009, 6:02pm UTC
Tortellini con Prosciutto e Panna, a crisp Caesar salad and Tiramisu for dessert
I would bring my Dorito Dip that my son loves and wants all the time! Refried beans on bottom, sour cream, mayo and taco seasoning mixed together on top, cheese, then tomatoes-I will bring the Doritos too!

What time should we arrive? :)
I would make my white chicken chili - I've only made it once & it was so delicious! My family doesn't like chili, so for me to make a batch normally is too much food~
Chris L Feb 16, 2009, 6:06pm UTC
Even though I am dieting, I will bring my buffalo chicken wings. Beware they are extremely spicy due to the wasabi and fresh horseradish!
Beth J. Feb 16, 2009, 6:20pm UTC
I would bring my hubby famous Chili
tammie p. Feb 16, 2009, 6:24pm UTC
probably troll spray. for food i would bring my nacho dip. i don't cook but everyone raves about this one
Melanie B. Feb 16, 2009, 6:29pm UTC
Crockpot meatballs with catsup and jelly sauce. This doesn't sound good but it is pretty yummy.. I add a little bit of vinegar to mine. But my husband who told me about this sauce, doesn't. Melt the jelly, either in a sauce pan or in the microwave. Then add to the catsup and pour over meatballs.
Yummy and easy to transport on over to Gatherland =)
Trish A. Feb 16, 2009, 6:52pm UTC
I would bring chocolate covered strawberries. We made some over Valentine's Day and learned some handy tricks. These would be good for those who love chocolate and are watching their diet!
.* Sandi * Feb 16, 2009, 6:53pm UTC
a pasta dish
phil w. Feb 16, 2009, 7:05pm UTC
Southern fried catfish ,hushpuppies, coleslaw ,and a big pot of cheese grits. YUM!!!
heather "chickenlips" g. Feb 16, 2009, 7:08pm UTC
baked beans...my grandma's secret family recipe :~)
Melanie S. Feb 16, 2009, 7:24pm UTC
Well, it really would depend on the time of the year, but lets assume it's early summer since such a large party would be best hosted outside.

So since early summer, I'll bring home-made Strawberry Pie hehe
Janet "Jax" B. Feb 16, 2009, 7:37pm UTC
I would make apfel kuchen (apple cake)....it's an old German recipe.
Dorine H. Feb 16, 2009, 7:40pm UTC
A big pot of mussels and clams in white wine and garlic.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Feb 16, 2009, 7:43pm UTC
Things have been kind of busy...can I bring the paper plates?
Karen M. Feb 16, 2009, 8:04pm UTC
I would bring Shephard's Pie...I taught myself to make it...
Stacey Mamasaid Feb 16, 2009, 8:51pm UTC
My famous baked ziti, a tradition asked for by friends and family :)
flit . Feb 16, 2009, 8:52pm UTC
teriyaki chicken... but I'm Canadian so wouldnt be invited to a gather dinner party anyway
Dagmara H. Feb 16, 2009, 9:01pm UTC
I would bring homemade chocolate chocolate cookies.
Ashley Mitschke Feb 16, 2009, 9:11pm UTC
Texas BBQ Brisket (like NO other!) and Cheese Grits to represent the South! :)
Pam Eccles Feb 16, 2009, 9:13pm UTC
I'd make a rosa marina salad that my dear mother in law taught me to make, then I'd add a made from scratch raspberry swirl cheesecake.....
Marsha C. Feb 16, 2009, 10:53pm UTC
I don't think I have a speciallty...seems I take something different to each carry in dinner I go to. I bowl tomorrow evening so can't make the chat :(
Kat W. Feb 16, 2009, 10:54pm UTC
Grilled asparagus topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
Sandra H. Feb 16, 2009, 10:58pm UTC
I would bring chicken and waffles. I learned how to make them from my Mom. For dessert, zuchinni pie. If you like egg custard or coconut custard, this is just as good and much better for you. I got the recipe from a good friend about 19 years ago.
Lee Y. Feb 16, 2009, 11:35pm UTC
Mmm... Sandra, pleeeese bring the coconut custard.

I'll bring potato salad; two kinds. One I learned from my mother: onions, dill pickles, celery (and/or celery seeds) mayo, big chunk potatoes. And the other from my father's mother: the same but with mustard added and the potatoes mashed.

And banana pudding; the recipe from the vanilla wafers box (with a few modifications).
Mary (diet dr pepper junkie) T. Feb 17, 2009, 8:53am UTC
my best dish is dessert, so I'd bring chocolate pies....I've boasted before that I make the best chocolate pie in the world (a recipe handed down from my grandmother), so I would bring them along with me to prove it. ha.
Bridget Jean Feb 17, 2009, 10:39am UTC
I would bring my Jello Dream Salad! It's ALWAYS a BIG hit and the one dish everyone asks me to bring!
Donna S. Feb 17, 2009, 11:45am UTC
A bottle of BITCH wine not to be confused with a bitch whine.
Donna S. Feb 17, 2009, 11:45am UTC
whole foods sells it. tastes very good
Donna S. Feb 17, 2009, 11:48am UTC
French meat pie I learned from my mother how to make it.
busy reader g. Feb 17, 2009, 12:34pm UTC
chiken steak my mom gave me the recipe to make dinner one night when she was away for my sibblings I had to make a second serving of it after the first one was eaten up to this day I like to make it and a nice cabbage/cole slaw salad on the sie mmmmmmmmmmmm good!
Angela M. Feb 17, 2009, 1:33pm UTC
a big pasta salad
Barb Carlson Feb 17, 2009, 4:18pm UTC
Ambrosia salad (mandarian oranges, cocoanut, sour cream, mini marshmallows, pineapple, etc.)
APE 131313 Feb 17, 2009, 4:27pm UTC
Perfect place for my Swan shaped cream puffs, filled with pistachio or french vanilla cream and drizzled with melted dark chocolate then dusted with vanilla powdered sugar with a few sugar crystals for the sparkle!
Julia Star Feb 17, 2009, 4:30pm UTC
Oh, fudge, I'm not getting past Peter's tater tots. How about a big, old chocolate cake, the kind I never make because it is too much food in the house?
Denise B. Feb 17, 2009, 8:54pm UTC
brownies no nuts :) for all us chocoholics

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