Planning the Menu in Four Easy Steps
1. Keep things simple by limiting beverages to one or two choices (iced tea, lemonade.) Bring along vodka or a mixer for adults to add to beverages.
2. Make up one or two side salads. Go with old favorites or try salads that add a few fun flavor twists to the traditional recipe.
3. Include at least one main dish salad with meat or fish. Or offer a meat dish (cold fried chicken, luncheon meats) on the side instead.
4. Make low-fuss one-dish desserts. Even when they call themselves salads, these offerings can satisfy any sweet tooth.