Potluck Recipes

I created this recipe with what I had on hand one night, and now it’s one of my husband’s favorites!...

I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It...

This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the...

I like to serve this juicy, mouthwatering Thanksgiving ham with mashed potatoes and colorful vegetables. The apricot glaze is delicious,...

This toffee poke cake recipe is a favorite among my family and friends. I love making it because it is...

Serve up those green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch...

The marinade for this dish makes the shrimp so flavorful, you won't even need a dipping sauce. Even those who...

I count on my slow cooker to do the honors when I have a house full of summer guests. Teenagers...

My chocolate chip cookie bars are often requested at church dinners. They're tasty and easy to serve. —Barbara Witte, Irving,...

I adapted this four-cheese mac and cheese recipe from one a friend gave to me. It has a distinctive blue...

When my daughter Kris got married, her new husband made something special for their wedding buffet—a big batch of this...

"My family often requests this easy old-fashioned cake for get-togethers—especially in the fall," writes Beth Struble from Bryan, Ohio.

These soft cookies are a favorite of relatives and friends. When I double the recipe and take them to work,...

It does my heart good to see everyone at our table—right down to my great-grandchildren—reach eagerly for one of my...

With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota

In my mind, few foods in a holiday spread are as tempting as a big, spiral-cut ham. I always hope...

This is the kind of salad you can keep in the fridge for a couple days and it just gets...

To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s...

One day I wanted to serve zucchini as a side dish—but I didn't have the time to slice and deep-fry...

My family really likes this creamy, cheesy side dish—and it's so easy to make. Even those who usually don't eat...

Pairing pineapple with coconut lent a tropical flavor to the dessert served as the finale to our theme party. Shared...

This pretty red beverage is always popular and is a refreshing way to celebrate the season. I keep a pitcher...

With peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows, these treats were very popular with our three kids as they were growing up—and...

Parmesan cheese and garlic liven up this spinach dish, which goes well with met entrees and main-dish casseroles. Sometimes, I...

Cilantro layers on the freshness, while the sesame oil and Thai chili sauce add Asian flavors that pair perfectly with...

This rich and cheesy casserole freezes so well that no one would ever guess it had been on ice! It’ll...

I'm originally from Paraguay, and dulce de leche reminds me of where I came from. If you can't find it...

A neighbor of mine passed along this spiced pear jam recipe. I've given many jars of this jam as gifts....

Need a way to use up zucchini? Try this wonderfully flavored jam. The pineapple adds so much sweetness. —Kathy Weese,...