It can be a huge hassle making a dish to bring to a potluck or dinner party. You spend the week cooking dinner and cleaning the kitchen that that's the last place you want to be before a special event. The bad news is that sometimes you will have to go out of your way to make something to contribute.
But I have GREAT news though! So it turns out there are sneaky ways to pretend you went through all that hard work, but in reality it's store-bought. Impossible you say? Guess again…
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There are going to be times when you either don't have a chance to make something, or you simply don't know how to cook. It's embarrassing showing up empty handed and a big no-no as Latinas! However, if you have the help of a shortcut that makes your dish seem homemade, why not?
You'll wow and amaze your guests or your host with these fascinating ways we came up with to make those storebought muffins taste like they just came out of your very own oven. And don't feel bad or deceptive–you put time into making it look homemade!
Check out our sneaky tips below!
Cupcakes: A great way to make it seem like you spent the time to make cupcakes is by buying them plain then adding your own frosting and toppings such as sprinkles. Genius!
Fancy platters: By adding a shiny or fancy platter to hold your food, you will trick your guests into thinking you took extra time and effort to make it. Adding garnish is also a nice touch.
Appetizers: Have you ever noticed how easily cheese can dress up an appetizer platter? Buy a few different cheeses to offer guests as well as different flavored jams and olives to munch on.
Other desserts: Make sure to buy pastries from farmer's markets as they will taste fresher an can easily pass as homemade. Bonus: if you buy brownies or cake, freeze it for 10 minutes before cutting to make it easier to slice evenly.
Pre-made dough: Buy pre-made doughs such as Pillsbury crescents or biscuits that can be made in less than 30 minutes. Get creative and fill them with your favorite sweet ingredients for dessert or add cheese for a foolproof appetizer.
Image via Giselle Castro
