Potluck Recipes

I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear...

Little extras, like crumbled feta and red wine vinegar, take this creamy dip of artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan to...

My mom made this divine chocolaty bread for holidays or at special request. I always think of my family when...

Canned soups make the sauce in this spicy entree easy to prepare. "It's a good dish to feed a large...

Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois reports, "At our family gatherings, I'm 'required' to serve this creamy dip -...

I like to break away from traditional breakfast bakes, so I experimented and came up with this sweet-savory cornbread and...

This beef roast simmers for hours in a homemade barbecue sauce, so it's very tender and easy to shred for...

Making cheese crackers usually means it’s party time at our families’ houses. My brothers frequently try to sneak them behind...

My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family’s Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to...

These doubly delightful pinwheel cookies are very easy to prepare. They feature the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate...

These tiny, tangy appetizers have broad appeal. I prepare them often for holiday gatherings, weddings and family reunions. They're convenient...

My mother gave me the recipe for these rich buttery cookies. Raspberry preserves and a cream filling make them doubly...

My daughters and I have been fairly successful competitors at county fairs and baking contests for years. This is one...

With two kinds of cereal and peanut butter, these bars taste almost like candy. —Pauline Christiansen, Columbus, Kansas

Kids and adults at our cowboy party really dug into this colorful snack mix. Both salty and sweet, it has...

If you’re looking for something a little more traditional, nothing says Easter like a homemade carrot cake covered in rich...

These brownie-filled ice cream cones are a fun addition to any summer gathering. They appeal to the child in everyone.—Mitzi...

I like to bring my mom's fruit salad to potlucks. Its smooth sauce combined with all the colorful fruit makes...

Root beer barrel candies and a spice cake-like batter give these cupcakes an old-fashioned flavor. Kids will especially love them!...

Even our two small children eat their vegetables when I serve this colorful nutritious combination. To make it a main...

These cookies are easy to make and taste so good. They're very crisp and light, perfect with milk or coffee.

Our family loves this recipe along with a green salad and garlic bread. It's so handy to have an extra...

Those eight-legged creatures aren't so creepy when you turn them into cookies. Make these treats any time of year—just skip...

These are the best pineapple cookies—sweet and moist with real tropical flavor. Because they are unique and look so pretty,...

I created this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband, adding light and low-fat products to the cookie dough....

I love to make this slightly sweet snack because there's really nothing like it. The dehydrated strawberries processed with sugar...

The unexpected combination of flavors and textures in this cool salad sparks taste buds. It can be a main course...

With 10 children, I know the challenge of finding a recipe everyone will eat. But the whole family loves this...

"This dip is a favorite at potlucks and picnics," says Melissa Cook of Chico, California. "Although it's terrific as an...