Potluck Recipes

My family can't resist a sweet spinach and strawberry salad topped with this lovely dressing. Every bite smacks of summer.

These soft, cakelike cookies have a delicate hazelnut flavor—perfect for making great memories! They’re baked in the distinctive shell-shaped madeleine...

My great-grandson Austin eats only chicken, so it appears on the menu at every family gathering. This version, which marinates...

Convenient frozen phyllo shells add to this impressive appetizer's easy preparation. Although I make them year-round, they're especially tasty with...

Color it Christmas with a platter of red and green apple slices piled 'round a bowl of this yummy no-fuss...

These old-fashioned, cake-like cookies are sweet and buttery. They pair equally well with a glass of cold milk or a...

These rich bars are a hit with everyone who tries them. The moist, cake-like crust pairs well with the chewy...

A hollowed out cabbage makes a bright serving piece for this creamy spinach dip. I found the recipe in a...

This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips....

These tender cookies are pretty to look at—and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost...

This cake is incredibly moist and dense, which makes it ideal for chilling and cutting up ahead of time to...

My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...

Dress up a cookie plate with these old-fashioned spice bars full of raisins, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and nuts. Then dip...

“This recipe gets rave reviews” exclaims Carla McMahon of Hermiston, Oregon. It’s great as is, but you can kick up...

Instead of turning to a boxed cake mix, why not try your hand at this easy recipe for a basic...

A touch of almond extract gives these spritz wonderful flavor. For Christmas, you could tint half of the dough with...

This recipe nicely showcases grapefruit and oranges, which are at their peak around the holidays. Citrus fruits pair well with...

These fried cinnamon-sugar homemade churros are best when fresh and hot. Try them with a cup of coffee or hot...

Traditionally, these loaves were eaten after sundown on Christmas Eve as part of a 12-course meal. At our house, we...

It seems like I'm always hosting a shower, birthday or other celebration. This spread is fast to fix.

When I want to indulge in a snack, I make this spicy popcorn. One batch doesn't last long at our...

A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. I...

These deep-fried breads were a hit when I made them for our daughter's birthday party. They're a fun way to...

Nothing quenches my thirst on a hot summer day quite like this slush with a subtle lime flavor. When warm...

This corned beef recipe is so easy to fix because it can be simmered one day and baked the next.

When my husband was stationed in England in the mid-1960s, I traveled to Switzerland and purchased two copper fondue pots....

This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who...

When our kids have friends sleep over, I like to surprise them with this chocolate treat. Our favorite dippers include...

Whether I'm preparing a sit-down dinner at home or attending a potluck buffet, family and friends have come to expect...