Potluck: What to bring?

[windfaerie 41]

I am 8 day post op and I am going to a party this weekend that is similar to a potluck but more formal. Everyone brings a dish for a simi themed menu and you are told which part of the meal you are providing. I have the fish dish.

I have been thinking about bringing a seafood dish made with clams, shrimp, crab, fish, fresh herbs, a Tomato and chicken based stock, slice stewed tomatoes, with onions,garlic and zucchini to serve over freshly made Pasta and sprinkled with fresh basil and parmesan. This is so I can some of the broth as I am still on liquids.< /p>

What do you think of that? Does anyone have any other ideas? What would you bring so that you had something to eat while seated at the table with all your friends?

[matt1912 316]

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/seafood-cioppino-stew-recipe.html

Cioppino Stew is delicious - its similar to what you were describing with out the Pasta. The broth is amazing. As a fellow liquid dieter - this is what i would bring

[windfaerie 41]

Matt that does sound yummy.

[Carlotta1 401]

Sounds great.. It is nutritious for your guest also. If it is hard for you to be around the food at the potluck. Just walk into another room where there are guests to have conversations rather than having the food stare at you a: you,

[par1959 470]

Sounds like a seafood fettichini (spelling) we have all the time. Sounds great with the exception of Pasta for some of us. I bet it would taste great using zucinni squash noodles.

[windfaerie 41]

Sounds great.. It is nutritious for your guest also. If it is hard for you to be around the food at the potluck. Just walk into another room where there are guests to have conversations rather than having the food stare at you a: you,

This is a seated for the meal event where there is a table for everyone to sit. Leaving would be rude as we all eat at the same time at the same table. We have volunteers to serve the different courses. As I said this is not a normal potluck. We use real dishes and silverware and the table is set before we are seated. We all help do the dishes and clean up, then retire to another room for coffee and dessert.

[windfaerie 41]

Sounds like a seafood fettichini (spelling) we have all the time. Sounds great with the exception of Pasta for some of us. I bet it would taste great using zucinni squash noodles.

The Pasta is mainly so that it serves 20 more easily. But the pasta will be on the side. I love zucchini pasta but since most in attendance are normal eaters I am cooking for them. I just do not want to sit with nothing in front of me so the broth. I do not want my friends to be uncomfortable or the hostess to feel rude because I do not have anything.

[par1959 470]

How about white fish sautéed in a chocolate Protein Shake reduction? Served on a bed of tofu noodles.

[windfaerie 41]

How about white fish sautéed in a chocolate Protein shake reduction? Served on a bed of tofu noodles.

Ewe! But made me laugh. Really ewe because every time I try to drink a chocolate Protein Shake I get sick.

Curious if there is a way to actually make tofu noodles. I think I will google it.

[matt1912 316]

What about Spaghetti Squash?

[windfaerie 41]

Yep. Tofu Shirataki noodles. They have almost no calories. They are made from a dried japanese yam which is not a starch but a vegetable and dried tofu. Interesting I may need to try it one day.

http://www.amazon.com/Tofu-Shirataki-Noodles-Fettuccine-Shape/dp/B000AQFQC6

[windfaerie 41]

I love spaghetti squash as a Pasta alternative.

[Roo101769 742]

I have these at home. I have only tried once, but will try more recipes . They do smell a bit out of the bag, but you rinse them well an that gets rid of the odor. They have no flavor, so be sure to pair them with a very robust sauce. Oh, and the texture is a bit different. But once you get past these items you are getting to eat noodles again!!! ( without guilt)

Yep. Tofu Shirataki noodles. They have almost no calories. They are made from a dried japanese yam which is not a starch but a vegetable and dried tofu. Interesting I may need to try it one day.

http://www.amazon.com/Tofu-Shirataki-Noodles-Fettuccine-Shape/dp/B000AQFQC6

[sophie'sChoice 269]

I think it sounds awesome! what time is dinner? lol I think the broth is a great idea. That way you are eating what everyone else is eating!

[Dr-Patient 831]

Dang. I began a post, and lost it on this device.

As one who loves to cook, I'd usually never suggest this. BUT...why not simply order enough food from a restaurant that has good fish items, and take that? It will free you of decision-making and stressing about what to bring at this point...?

Two weeks after my VSG, I cooked a HUGE dinner for friends, and wasn't tempted to eat it, but I knew what I was planning.

Free yourself; but, either way, have fun and enjoy.