There is a reason we plan parties, not just set a time and place then hope the others do what you didn't

laisy said:

There is a reason we plan parties, not just set a time and place then hope the others do what you didn't

We have a weekly potluck, but someone is specifically assigned the entree (and is given some pooled cash to help pay for it). Everyone else is just told to bring a "side or dessert", so it's fine if they just roll in with some fruit or pasta salad or store-bought cookies.