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What should I take to Thanksgiving dinner?

I'm invited to a pot luck Thanksgiving dinner what should I take?

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Bring whatever you can prepare well, as long as it tastes good people will be happy.
yourself and whatever you like along the food line.
First, ask the hosts what they'll need, and go with it. If they don't have a preference, take what you like best!
cranberry bread
ham with honey glaze or an amazingg salad
Call your hostess and ask what is needed.
I would chose a store bought dessert. People are so finicky about eating other people's cooking. Bring fudge and watch it disappear.
bag of chips
a bottle of white wine
a homeless person.
Okay, if you're not a chef.......then take drinks, cups, or paper plates (if needed). Or are you good at baking desserts? Then, take a cake or cookies. Instant mashed potatoes are GOOD and easy to make. How about volunteering to bring the rolls and a cheesecake? It all depends on what you're cooking talents are. Either way, you still can bring something. How about a movie to watch after the meal?
Crescent rolls
Personally, I'd go the easy route & go to a bakery (Many grocery stores have them, as well as Super Wal-Mart) & pick up a pie. Or you could call the deli department at a grocery store & order a meat & cheese tray or a fruit tray for something a little different.
YOU SHOULD WEAR A TRECHCOAT BRING AN EMPTY DISH AND WHEN EVERYONE ASKS WHAT YOU BROUGHT YOU SHOULD RIP OF THE COAT REVEALING YOUR NAKED BODY
what is your specialty?if none than fruit salad-fresh fruit nuts in whipped cream.chilledi add a box of dry vanilla pudding in 16oz.bowl whipped cream to thicken then mix in fruit. happy holidays
Cosmonaut1, Find out from the host what would accent his/her table. If you can cook, then make it. If cooking is not your forte then buy it.
mac and cheese or corn, ham,or a pecan pie or sweet potato.......
potato salad
It depends if you are a good cook or not. If you are then make a nice sweet potato with marshmellow topping.Or a nice mixed salad. If you think there will be plenty of veggies then take a dessert. Something creamy and light because everybody will be so full after a big meal. I remember visiting in the States and going to a place called Saunders where they had fabulous dessert , if you are not a good cook try something like that. Enjoy your pot luck.
mashed potatoes and a bowl of gravy
If you don't know how to cook, take a store bought pie. If you do know how to cook make up some mashed potatoes or bring some rolls.
Pick one or two things to take. Make sure whatever you do take, it's enough to serve ten people. Green bean casserole Mashed potatoes & gravy (seriously, if you can't cook then go to a fried chicken place and get a few family sized orders) Baked sweet potatoes or yams (drain it, coat it with light corn syrup, sprinkle some cinnamon, bake it, and that's it) A large basket of rolls (whether you bake these yourself or order them from a restaurant, it doesn't matter, just take a LOT of them)
whatever you do don't bring a main course. like pumpkin pie, chicken, etc... its better if you bring cake, ice cream, drinks, or whatever you can make.
take wat u make even if it is good or bad you never know whos ginna like it.... GOOD LUCK
hotdogs
simple - easy - tasty
like anything chicken drinks chips and more
I usually like to take ice and drinks. No prep and it is always needed. You could ask the host what is needed.
It depends on how fancy you want to be. I prefer sticking to the simple. Before dinner snacks are cool like wheat thins crackers and hot ham and cheese dip. Desserts are great too such as the popular pumpkin roll and pumpkin cookies. For dinner many people enjoy baked corn and green bean casserole. Allrecipes.com is a great website for recipes.