Potluck Recipes

My neighborhood has a progressive dinner before Christmas each year, and every house provides a course. These delightful puffs were...

The first time I served these, my husband and kids thought we were having plain meatballs. Then they cut into...

I make these attractive, buttery cookies to serve at our remote guest lodge, and all the cooks in the kitchen...

Almost too pretty to drink, Creamy Peppermint Punch is a real crowd-pleaser. Serve it in a punch bowl and guests...

I love the tartness of cranberries in cold beverages, and this recipe is easily doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. —Shannon...

Chili and garlic powder shine in this cheesy loaf that’s best right out of the oven. It’s always a favorite...

A neighbor who’s a wonderful cook gave me the recipe for this zippy cracker spread. It’s easy to shape into...

We live very close to the Mexican border, so recipes featuring corn and green chiles are popular here. This dish...

This is how you heat up the dinner table on a cold night. My zesty chili is chock-full of ground...

My second mom had a hankering for biscotti with pistachios and dried papaya. Since she's a fabulous cook, I gave...

I turned sour cream raisin pie into a cookie bar with a crunchy oatmeal crust, custard-style filling and crisp topping....

I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...

I wanted to make a more festive version of chocolate chip cookies for the holidays. Since my mom's thumbprints are...

I love my grandma's vanilla crescent cookies, but wanted to add my own twist. These have a touch of lemon...

I never cared for jam-filled thumbprints, so I decided to fill them with frosting instead. This makes them easy to...

Santa’s eyes twinkle when he finds this very adult brownie on the cookie tray. With chocolaty liqueur and other spirits,...

These cookies were ideal for a winter get-together I hosted. I like to share these crunchy treats on the way...

This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...

This slow-cooker recipe brings people back for seconds. Chock-full of chicken, corn, tomatoes, peppers and chiles, the savory soup is...

This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...

The colorful tomatoes, lettuce and chiles make these bite-sized snacks a perfect addition to a holiday buffet. —Beverly Matthews, Pasco,...

I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies...

Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in savory hot sandwiches that are served with...

This smooth and creamy cheese spread is chock-full of red pepper, green chiles and crunchy pecans. It’s always a hit,...

To increase this hearty dip's zip, use another can of chiles and Mexican-style stewed tomatoes and processed cheese. You could...

It's surprising what a quick substitution or two will do. By simply switching from full-fat products to reduced- or low-fat,...

Used as a dip or a sauce on burgers, chicken or pork, this creamy queso is spiced with chiles, chipotle...

The slow cooker makes this chili ideal for entertaining. A few minutes of prep and then it cooks away while...

A flavorful sidekick to chiles, soups and stews, these biscuits can also stand alone with a simple pat of butter...