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WEST END SYNAGOGUE GUIDELINES FOR POTLUCK MEALS


RESTRICTIONS: All dishes should be dairy, fish (NO shellfish) or vegetarian.



CHOOSE A DISH THAT TRAVELS WELL

  • Casseroles and bakes (lasagna, mac & cheese, baked ziti)
  • Salads (green, potato, slaw)
  • Cooked vegetable dishes
  • Pasta (consider without cheese for dairy-free people)
  • Rice, lentils, chickpeas, beans
  • Tofu dishes
  • Desserts (loaf cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes)
  • Fruit
     

PLEASE CONSIDER THAT SOME ATTENDEES HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS SUCH AS:

  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
     

It’s helpful to label your dish with any ingredients that might be of concern to some.

Avoid dishes that are very fragile or require complicated assembly on-site.
 

SUGGESTED AMOUNTS TO BRING

  • Single person: enough to serve at least 2-4 people
  • Couple: enough to serve at least 4-6 people
  • Family: enough to serve at least 6-8 people
     

NO TIME TO COOK?
Consider picking up prepared food locally at Morton Williams , H Mart or Trader Joe's, for example.
 

QUESTIONS? Contact Joan Erber 212-579-0777 X220

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