Potluck Recipes

I am a native Texan, and this is the best chili recipe I've ever tasted—it's meaty and spicy. I'd make...

With its red tomatoes and green parsley, this dish always looks beautiful on a holiday buffet. My daughter-in-law shared the...

My best friend's grandmother frequently makes these old-fashioned cookies and was kind enough to pass the treasured family recipe on...

This recipe proves you don't need to fuss to prepare an appetizer for a crowd. With generous layers of beef,...

My friends tell me this is one of the best soups they’ve ever had. One even said it’s “perfect.” No...

I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than...

Sausage and sauerkraut are a palate-pleasing pair, especially in lasagna. My family was a little skeptical when I first served...

Martha St. Clair of Salem, Illinois writes, “I got this recipe from a ladies' circle years ago, and have had...

When I make this buttery-tasting casserole, my family fights over every last bite. The Swiss cheese provides a different, mild...

Mom first tried this recipe from a French cookbook many years ago. She decorated the top of each light fluffy...

I used to save these special treats just for Christmastime. But they're so easy and in such demand with my...

The aroma of this soup simmering on the stove makes the kitchen smell so good! My family agrees the second...

"Fruity and fantastic" is how Ruth Bolduc of Conway, New Hampshire describes these pretty, moist muffins.

Fixing desserts is my favorite kind of cooking. I usually make these cookies for Christmas—their pale-white adds a special touch...

Carol Hille
Grand Junction, Colorado

“These zesty wings were taste-tested and approved by a group of hungry firefighters. I...

Make them on Saturday and they'll be gone by Monday! These chocolate and caramel bars with a cracker crust are...

Memories of lunchtime at school and my Aunt Shelly's kitchen come to mind when I bite into these sweet, chewy...

Everyone gets "the blues" now and then. To bring back smiles, I always prescribe delicious blueberries. My husband, Dave, and...

Heat-and-serve convenience foods are forbidden in the House of Loreto Kitchen, and residents appreciate the "real" food we serve. Everyone...

No one ever guesses the "secret ingredient" in this recipe that I created. A can of mushroom soup is what...

Havarti cheese, asparagus and red peppers make these tasty roll-ups ideal for a spring celebration. Fresh chive ties give them...

These simple cookies are so crisp and buttery, it's hard to eat just one. I make them for special holidays,...

At the start of each week, my family is already looking forward to our traditional weekend breakfasts, when I serve...

This is my version of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Ice Cream (my favorite!) in a cake. The hardest part...

My husband and kids love these very untraditional egg rolls. Their crisp wrappers and flavorful pizza filling make them taste...

Home-canned pickled mushrooms are a handy addition to your pantry. They’re ideal for cocktails, appetizers, salads and relish trays.—Jill Hihn,...

Sweet mandarin oranges temper the boldness of cilantro, jalapeno and onion in this salsa, creating an impressive and colorful combination....

I call this recipe "anything goes" because you can add or take out a variety of ingredients, and the soup...

After a bite of this, you'll be on cloud nine. I love to bake this moist carrot cake recipe for...