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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    Halloween Monster Cookies

    Don't be surprised if all the monsters come out of hiding when you assemble these fun and easy treats. My...


    Magic Macaroons

    Peanut butter, candy corn and macaroons are three of my favorite things, so I combine them all to make one...


    Carrot Cream Cheese Spread

    For a change-of-pace snack with a boost of nutrition from carrots, try this spread. "Our favorite way to use it...


    Truffle-Filled Cupcakes

    All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...


    Fresh Raspberry Icebox Cake

    Layered icebox cakes are so fun because they look impressive but couldn't be easier. Fresh raspberries make this one really...


    Peanut Butter Spritz Fingers

    My family loves this peanut butter fingers recipe because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet...


    Lemon Delight Dessert

    "This sunny yellow dessert, a recipe originally from my husband's aunt, is always requested for special occasions in our family,...


    Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

    This nutritious soup never gets boring, because the vegetables can vary depending on what's in season or on hand. In...

    Roast Beef Vegetable Soup

    I'm currently retired and an Assistant Scout Master of a troop. I've taught boys to cook for 35 years. This...


    Pumpkin Toffee Trifle

    I wanted to use pumpkin for a quick party dessert. This twist on a cream cheese pie tastes divine when...


    Lemon Cornmeal Cookies

    Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor....


    Creme de Menthe Cookies

    This is my mother's Christmas recipe. She made these every year and whenever I smell them baking, I think of...


    Mediterranean Artichoke and Red Pepper Roll-Ups

    I just love these rollups. They are so easy to make and are quite tasty too. Sometimes I just enjoy...


    Hazelnut Toffee

    The Willamette Valley produces a lot of hazelnuts, so this recipe truly represents our neck of the woods. I always...


    Mama’s Snow Cake

    For a beautiful finish to a winter meal, I serve this "snow" cake. This dessert is so impressive its fluffy...


    Healthy Greek Bean Dip

    This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...


    Ghost Shortbread Cookies

    Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and...

    Fancy Mashed Potatoes

    After your family tastes this recipe, they will never plain mash potatoes again. The cream cheese and sour cream add...


    Apple-Pear Compote

    Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers....


    Raspberry Chipotle Glaze for Ham

    Add something new to your traditional ham entree with this easy glaze. It covers an 8- to 10-pound ham and...


    Creamy Shrimp Mousse

    Folks will think you're spoiling them when you serve this wonderful shrimp mousse! Molded in a ring, it looks fancy...


    Boo-rito Bites

    Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...


    Crispy Norwegian Bows

    I've been fixing these cookies for so long, I don't recall where the recipe came from. They're a "must" at...

    Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

    My grandfather loves these pumpkin-flavored treats. They remind him of a cookie his mother made. They’re fun to eat no...


    Mixed Nut Clusters

    Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts—box them up...


    Pickled Eggs with Beets and Hot Cherry Peppers

    Because my grandmother didn't measure anything when she cooked, I had to guess when I decided to duplicate her recipe...


    Thanksgiving Baked Apples

    We have always loved applesauce but wanted to do something a little bit more elegant for Thanksgiving. Over the years,...


    Tequila Vinaigrette with Greens

    Here’s a zingy vinaigrette with Southwestern flair. We serve it with added toppings like apples, mandarin oranges, feta cheese and...


    Cinnamon Spiced Cider

    With my first sip of this brisk cider, I know autumn has arrived. It makes the kitchen smell so festive...