Bring your own food to eat and something that everyone can try. Something that is familiar and not intimidating. For example, for the 4th of July, I brought the low fat vegan potato salad from HHC , and no one missed a beat. My mom also brought my healthy, vegan baked beans from HHC and everyone raved about them. I also like to bring baked goods i.e. muffins or cake -- no one turns down cake!