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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    Pesto Twists

    2 reviews

    Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the...


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    Coconut Italian Cream Cake

    22 reviews

    I’d never tasted an Italian cream cake before moving to Colorado. Now I bake for people in the area, and...


    Fig & Almond Cookies

    2 reviews

    In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...


    Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies

    7 reviews

    I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It’s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because...


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    Summer Orzo Salad

    11 reviews

    I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and...


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    Hearty Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

    19 reviews

    This satisfying soup with a hint of cayenne is brimming with vegetables, chicken and noodles. The recipe is from my...


    Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

    9 reviews

    This easy chicken pesto sandwich recipe is just right for game day! The sandwiches are tasty as well as easy...


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    Pumpkin Tartlets

    5 reviews

    Refrigerated pie crust and a muffin tin make it easy to create these delicious spiced pumpkin tartlets. Dollop with whipped...

    Cherry Cheesecake

    26 reviews

    When I worked full time and needed a quick dessert to take to a potluck or a friend's home, this...


    Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese

    7 reviews

    This salmon dip is a delightful hors d'oeuvre that's excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and...


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    Best Deviled Eggs

    41 reviews

    Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty...


    Cranberry Celebration Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    This pretty cheesecake is a cranberry and dessert lover's dream. Cool and creamy, it's just right for the holidays—or any...


    Mint-Chocolate Bombe

    1 review

    This is a refreshing dessert you can keep in the freezer and take out anytime. It's gorgeous, and never fails...


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    Cranberry Honey Butter

    40 reviews

    If you are traveling to a friend's or loved one's for the holidays, bring them something even better than a...


    Ham ‘n’ Egg Casserole

    3 reviews

    I like to prepare this breakfast bake when I have ham leftovers and day-old bread on hand. It's a delicious...


    Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle

    6 reviews

    "We do a lot of entertaining," relates Tammy Irvine of Whitby, Ontario. "I like to make this easy trifle when...


    Festive Cranberry-Topped Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both of our families for Christmas dinner. I...

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    Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

    24 reviews

    Here's a breakfast casserole that is very easy on the cook. I can make it the night before and it's...


    Sinterklaas Cookies

    3 reviews

    After opening our gifts on Christmas Eve as children, we would make these cookies for Santa Claus to snack on...


    Shari’s Extra-Spicy Gingersnaps

    1 review

    My family loves spicy foods. I created this recipe so we could even enjoy some spicy heat in a cookie....


    Creamy Raspberry Dessert

    20 reviews

    Do-ahead and delicious, this dessert is a favorite because of its pretty color, creamy texture and terrific flavor. A light,...


    Ham with Sweet Pineapple Sauce

    11 reviews

    My mom always finds ways to make good foods taste even more special. A great example is this ham served...


    Maine Potato Candy

    12 reviews

    Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes every day and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and even candy. This chocolate...

    Pinwheels and Checkerboards

    16 reviews

    My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful...and you can...


    Pistachio Cookies

    4 reviews

    This wonderful pistachio cookie recipe is fun to make and everyone will be impressed with how pretty the green coloring...


    Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini

    49 reviews

    For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette...


    Salted Peanut Rolls

    2 reviews

    A Christmas gift of homemade candy is always a hit with sweet tooths. I dip these peanut rolls in chocolate,...


    Sausage Wonton Stars

    25 reviews

    These fancy-looking appetizers are ideal when entertaining large groups. The cute crunchy cups are stuffed with a cheesy pork sausage...


    Kahlua Fudge

    19 reviews

    This five-ingredient recipe makes serving up treats easy and scrumptious. —Laura Hanks, Harleysville, Pennsylvania