Potluck Recipes

Bring sweetness to the party this summer with these potluck dessert recipes.

This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this...

Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...

Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...

These cute stacks really stand out in a holiday appetizer buffet. Tasty, cool and crunchy, they come together in a...

I'd heard about using squash in dressing, so I combined four things I love into one dish: apples, butternut squash,...

My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful...

Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway...

When a friend brought this to a gathering at church, I simply had to ask for the recipe—what a fast...

This new twist on traditional bread pudding is a decadent and delicious family favorite! —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

A pizza version of the sloppy joe, this hot and melty open-faced sandwich is a surefire kid pleaser. Adults love...

A peppermint martini is perfect for a fun Christmastime gathering of friends. Crushed candy canes on the rim add festive...

This is a recipe that I made into my own—a friend served a layered appetizer paired with crackers, and I...

I made about 1,500 of these easy, tasty sliders for the Great American Beer Fest. Everyone—right down to the last...

When I first made this cake it was snowing outside, the entire family was home, and we enjoyed it all...

This delicious spiced apple cocktail is a must for winter parties. It's a winning alternative to an alcoholic punch. Keep...

A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. The sweet...

The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party...

A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These...

Orange and cranberry form the base of this incredibly smooth holiday punch, hitting just the right seasonal note. Feel free...

These tender crab-stuffed mushrooms with their crispy golden topping are always popular at parties! The crab filling is a delicious...

This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers....

You can use this recipe for parties as an appetizer or for dinner gatherings as the first course. The rustic...

The deep red of the cranberries and red cabbage makes this a perfect fit for a Christmas spread. Adults and...

A bit of fun with some cookie cutters and a tasty fruit topping transform simple cheese and crackers into a...

My husband and I love Tex-Mex food with all the fixings. Cooking the meat in the slow cooker makes prepping...

These pasta salads serve at least eight people, so bring them to your biggest gatherings to feed a crowd.

I first made this recipe when our family took a trip to a beach house in Florida. On my night...

These easy sandwiches have nice depth of flavor—savory, sweet, piquant, subtle and sublime. They’re worth the wait. —Elizabeth Bennett, Mill...