Of the group's 113 members, about 40 showed up with different dishes to share.

But coming up with a finished dish can be another story.

A table down the middle of the room was half covered with dishes brought in by families.

They are often served with main dishes on the table.

We didn't fare as well with our other main dishes.

Begin with cold dishes and move on to the hot selections.

In the center of the room stood a table filled with covered dishes.

If you could start the day with a dish of your choosing, what would it be?

A van with a dish on top parked out front.

It is usually served with a small dish of chili oil.