[mauvaisroux]

I am going to a barbeque party on Sunday and need some ideas on how to say no to all the goodies I know are going to be there.

I was thinking of bringing a steak to grill or some chicken/veg kebabs, that way I can avoid the hamburger/hot dog route. I know there will be plenty of pasta salad there so I don't want to bring that but I would like to bring something to share with everyone.

Also - there will be lots of beer and what not there and I would like to avoid that temptation...What can I bring that will let me join in the fun and not make me stand out from the crowd?...agh, the peer pressure!

[Kelly_S]

Non alcohol beers if you just want to enjoy the taste? ONly 1 point. Drink a glass of water between each non water and alcohol beverage you have.

Keep your hands full of a beverage and napkin (opposite hands) to keep out of the munchie goodies.

As for the main course can you plan to enjoy 1 burger and some of the pasta salads instead of bringing something else (unless that is the kwel with the host/hostess) so you don't stand out?

Play with the kids and/or enjoy the company of someone and chat about life, issues and other things.

You could always bring a veggie tray or fruit tray (or better yet both) with some different (W/W friendly dips <e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll send you a bunch>) dips.

Or even wine (light wine preferably mixed with diet 7Up/Sprite/etc) coolers homemade.

[sherry1215]

I really like Oscar Myers fat free BEEF hotdogs. They are 2 points for one, and I buy lite hot dog buns (1 PT each) I put mustard, onion and relish (0 PTS). I would do the veggie/dip thing, and look under the recipe thread for a dessert. There is a cake recipe listed for a Dreamsicle cake that is wonderful.

[mauvaisroux]

Thanks kelly and Sherry - great suggestions!

I will also stand as far away from the chip bowl as I possible can!

[KristinP]

I went to a BBQ and brought myself a Boca Vegetarian Burger. They are only 1pt each and the hosts just thought I was a vegetarian, that's why I brought it. I also ate lots of salad and treated myself with one light beer.