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Starmusica · June 2012

Ah! So I need to throw a last minute dinner together for between 4-6 people for H's birthday tomorrow. He has requested a pulled slow cooker chicken I make and then put in wheat wraps with fruit salsa. I am going with this mexican theme I guess...

What else can I make? The guests are my ILs and MIL and SIL are both dieters. The chicken isn't terribly fattening so I don't think that's an issue. I am thinking a salad on the side... and maybe corn? I would do corn bread but no one would eat it.

For an appetizer- I am thinking plain old veggies and dip.

Ice Cream cake for dessert (yes my H is 5 inside)

Is this too lame?

AllAboutTheBenjamin · June 2012

Taco soup!

dumdumfroggie · June 2012

I think something with a little spice would be nice.

I've made THIS corn salsa before and actually just used it as a salad. It's pretty healthy and might make a nice addition.

Lizzieyounce · June 2012

I use this at my get togethers...it's also good on fajitas or wraps.

It's a good, low cal dip too.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/classic-texas-caviar/

EDIT: If black beans aren't your thing, you can substitute black eyes peas, or do a mix of both.

adamar15 · June 2012

You could do guac as an app.

brandichamberlain · June 2012

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[QUOTE]I think the salad is a nice idea. I've made a similar one to this (minus the pomegranate). It's very refreshing. I'd go for a grilled/roasted vegetable assortment for the side. Maybe mix in the corn you were planning on having with some some bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and tomato. You can dress the roasted vegetables with a little salt, lime, sesame oil and some taco spice seasoning. Then people can eat it as a side or make a strictly vegetarian wrap if they don't want the chicken.
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All of this sounds fantastic.

gurrlballa10 · June 2012

Instead of veggies and dip, maybe chips and salsa to follow the mexican theme?

I second the corn salsa.

ETA: I am doing a slow cooker pulled chicken tonight, coincidentally, but I am doing bbq. It's also my H favorite.

LesPaul · June 2012

Mix a brick of softened cream cheese (you can do the reduced fat kind) with a jar of salsa (any kind) for a nice dip (for chips or veggies) or as a spread for the wraps. We call it 'pink stuff'.

blushingbride232323 · June 2012

applesauce with italian seasoning as a dip is delicious. I always serve that when having the IL's over.

Starmusica · June 2012

ok this wasn't supposed to be a P&R- sorry about that. Got pulled away.

How could I forget guac and margaritas?! idiot.

I have to skip any salsa with corn- I can't eat it. The corn on the cob I am making will sadly be enjoyed without me (this makes me angry).

AATB- how any recipe? That sounds yum!!!!

Also- for those that suggested spice- the chicken is really spicy but I am also making a non spice version for my MIL...

Denise91980 · June 2012

My sister made an awesome cucumber salad Memorial Day weekend. It was very cool and refreshing. Something like that might be good.

cardmonsta · June 2012

If you're sticking with the theme, I personally love stuffed jalapenos. Or seven-layer dip. Pretty simple.

Also, I often make this side dish with Mexican food - mix black beans, green onions, red onions, tomato (corn, but since you can't, skip it), diced jalapeno, garlic, cilantro and lime juice together and cook over low heat. Yum.

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