(NAPS)—For your next gather- ing, here are great tips to save time and money: Use Electronic Invitations. Online invitations comewith stylish designs, easily tracked R.S.V.P.s and no postage expenses. Have a Potluck. Asking your guests to bring their favorite dishes to the party adds variety and intrigue. If you are planning a sit-down dinner, invite your guests to each contribute a course—suchas a salad, appetizer or dessert—and you prepare the main course. You can even request the recipes aheadof time and pre- 1 pkg. (8 ounces) cream the end of the night. Have a 3 “D”s Party: Dips, 2 cans(9.75 oz. each) Swanson Premium Chunk would prefer to party over dips, drinks and desserts. Making a few different dips takes less time than preparing other recipes and adds a lot of variety to your party. Have fun taste-testing and comparing different dip accompaniments such % cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce % cup blue cheese salad dressing Y% cup crumbled blue cheese Assorted fresh vegetables and/or crackers and more! Round out your 3 “D’s menu with a signature cocktail. Serving one classic drink will save money and time—no need to prepare individual drinks all evening long; just mix up one large batch. Endit all with delicious dessert. Keep the dip theme through 1. Stir cream cheese in 9”-deep pie dish until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. 2. Bake at 350 for 20 min. until hot and bubbling. Stir. Serve with vegetables and crackers. Oneof the year’s most popular dips is Buffalo Chicken Dip. Save time and effort by making this dip with Swanson Premium Chicken. Don’t waste time cooking and shredding chicken when you can use Swanson, which is made with only white chicken breast, precut into chunks. Check out the recipe: Substitute ranch dressing for blue cheese dressing and shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese for blue cheese crumbles. pare copies to give out as favors at Drinks, Desserts. Many guests as crackers, veggies, breads, fruits dessert, like chocolate fondue. FRANK’S REDHOT BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP cheese, softened Chicken Breast, drained Tips: Makethis in the microwave by heating on high for 5 minutes instead of baking. Keep it warm in a slow cooker.
