Potluck Recipes

Looking for potluck recipes? Impress friends and family with these crowd-pleasing potluck ideas that range from easy appetizers and sides to elegant dinners and desserts.

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    Jalapeno-Lime Chicken Drumsticks

    5 reviews

    Bottled hot sauce isn't my thing, so I developed a fresh pepper glaze for grilled chicken. These drumsticks practically fly...


    Pot of S’mores

    18 reviews

    Mom’s easy Dutch-oven version of the popular campout treat is so good and gooey. The hardest part is waiting for...


    Honey Chipotle Ribs

    14 reviews

    Nothing is better than having a sauce with the perfect slather consistency. Here's one that will ensure a lip-smacking feast....


    Jalapeno Chicken Wraps

    7 reviews

    These easy appetizers are always a hit at parties! Zesty strips of chicken and bits of onion sit in jalapeno...


    Mushroom Bacon Bites

    4 reviews

    This is the perfect appetizer for most any occasion. The tasty bites are easy to assemble and brush with prepared...


    Garlic-Herb Salmon Sliders

    2 reviews

    The fresh flavors of the salmon and herbs are just unbeatable. I serve these as full-size burgers on kaiser rolls,...


    Grilled Firecracker Potato Salad

    8 reviews

    I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this...


    Cola Hot Wings

    6 reviews

    These delectable wings are so easy to make, and they offer year-round versatility, from summer cookouts to autumn tailgates. My...

    Apple Country Ribs

    4 reviews

    For a melt-in-your-mouth delicious main course at your next event, try these super-tender boneless ribs from our Test Kitchen. They’re...


    Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

    5 reviews

    “I’ve been making this salsa for a few years now. Chipotle pepper gives it a smoky kick. The recipe makes...


    Grilled Wing Zingers

    7 reviews

    My husband fine-tuned this recipe—and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily...


    Grilled Corn Dip

    29 reviews

    Great for summer, this tasty appetizer is a must-have on weekend family gatherings at our cottage on Sandusky Bay. It's...


    Grilled Corn on the Cob

    5 reviews

    Seasoned with cilantro, this easy-to-prepare corn on the cob is sure to be a standout at your Labor Day picnic....


    Grilled Bacon-Onion Appetizers

    6 reviews

    ”I’m the father of three girls who loves cooking for the family in my spare time,” says Dayton Hulst from...


    California Sushi Rolls

    5 reviews

    These taste as good as any restaurant or store-bought California rolls. Plus, this is one of the easiest sushi recipes...


    Basic Chocolate Pound Cake

    6 reviews

    This chocolate pound cake is one of my favorite cakes to bake. A friend of mine gave me this recipe...


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    Lemon Dream Cheesecake

    52 reviews

    Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc,...

    Pina Colada Zucchini Bread

    78 reviews

    At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You'll love the cakelike...


    Stuffed Shrimp Appetizers

    1 review

    “This wonderful low-fat treat is delicious, full of flavor, and its presentation makes it especially appetizing. We love it.” Shirley...


    Cream-Filled Cinnamon Coffee Cake

    14 reviews

    Repeat guests often phone ahead to request my cinnamony coffee cake for breakfast. You can prepare it in advance and...


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    Magic Bars

    17 reviews

    These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack. —Pauline Schrag,...


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    Pineapple Sheet Cake

    60 reviews

    This sheet cake is perfect for serving to a crowd. It keeps so well that you can easily prepare it...


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    Pecan Tassies

    21 reviews

    These pecan tassies are very good for parties and special occasions. You'll probably want to double the recipe, because they'll...

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    Sour Cream Pound Cake

    142 reviews

    Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as...


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    7 reviews

    My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


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    Strawberry Mimosas

    2 reviews

    Here's a tasty twist on the classic mimosa. To make refreshing strawberry mimosas friendly for kids or mamas-to-be, substitute lemon-lime...


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    7UP Pound Cake

    63 reviews

    My grandmother gave me my first cake recipe—a pound cake using 7UP—which her grandmother had given to her. On top...


    Lemon Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    Tangy and refreshing, this quick-fix stovetop sauce will please both guests and the cook! —Robyn Badtke, Green Lake, Wisconsin


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    Huli Huli Chicken

    154 reviews

    I got this grilled chicken recipe from a friend while living in Hawaii. It sizzles with the flavors of brown...