Ideas for Hosting Board Game Nights

Subway sandwiches with fruit and veggie trays

a great little snack id my twist on caprese salad.

mozzarella
basil leaves
cherry tomatoes

instead of slicing it all up and throwing it on a salad take on small piece of cheese, one basil leaf, and one cheery tomato and put it on a toothpick. Then put them all on a plate and drizzle with evoo. AMAZING and easy to eat! (you fool people into eating healthy!!)

Encourage ppl to bring healthy "pot luck" items?
Make a vegetarian lower fat lasagna
low fat chili
fruit and veggie tray with dippers
potato bars with healthier items like low or no fat sour cream, salsa, low or no fat cheese, etc

Wish you were in the DFW area, that sounds fun.

What about black bean dip? Here is my recipe, it is delish


Ingredients
• 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, thoroughly rinsed, and drained
• 1 can corn rinsed and drained
• 1 small purple onion chopped
• 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced,
• 1 can rotel drained
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of sugar (to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder


Also, another good one here.

its been a while since i spent a day playing Settlers, Puerto Rico.....good times.

of course you have to bet money on the outcome to make it extra interesting.

I make Whole Wheat PinWheels. I grab a can of whole wheat crescent rolls and roll out the entire can in one piece. I gently knead/pinch the seams together so that it stays whole. I brush it very lightly with 1/4 tbsp of olive oil. Then, I sprinkle on 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded cheese and crumbled turkey bacon (approx. 6-8 strips...cooked). If you like spinach, add about 1 to 1 1/2 cups chopped spinach (not frozen). Then, carefully roll the long way into a tight log. Cut the log in to 1/4 inch slices and lay on parchment lined cookie sheet. About 12 to a sheet. Makes about 18-24 depending on how cut. Put in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 8-12 minutes...until golden brown and cheese is melted. Delicious and only approx. 120 calories per pinwheel! You can also make these as pizza pinwheels or sandwich pinwheels. Whatever you like. Baking times are pretty much the same.

Wish I lived near you......love playing all types of games! And, the potluck idea is a great one!

Maybe try a "make your own" fajita/taco/burrito bar? Stock it with healthier options like whole wheat and corn tortillas (check ingredients! Tortillas only really need to have 3-5 ingredients. Most have a list over an inch long in tiny print. :-/ ), whole beans in stead of refried (super cheap if you cook dried beans, super easy if you use canned), lean meat(s), brown rice, and tons of veggies (think outside the box!). Low/no fat sour cream, low-fat cheese, and homemade guacamole (healthy fats!) for toppings.

Yes, these can be on the messy side. I go to regular game nights too (not quite as long as yours normally, but I think I get the picture), and I understand the issue of not wanting to spill stuff on expensive games. But even pizza can be messy... greasy fingers, toppings that fall off, etc. I'd just handle other foods by reminding everyone to be careful of eating near the games, encourage a group meal break occasionally, and/or suggest that people who are hungry should skip a round while they eat.

For sweet treats, check out Chocolate Covered Katie's Cooking Dough Dip (google should easily bring up the link), and serve with fruit.