A potluck dinner has become popular not only in work places, but especially for luncheons, parties and celebrations. It is a time for people to get together, enjoy meeting new people, strengthens camaraderie or seeing old friends again.
Everyone has been told to bring a 'dish' and the number of people who will be attending. There is a need to pre-assign a dish to avoid duplicity of dish. It is also best to bring something that you enjoy eating. In case nothing else looks good, you can always eat what you brought, right?
Enjoying dinner with friends or family is what potluck is all about. The food becomes secondary. Meals with friends are way more appealing when each one shares or brings something.
Here are Some Potluck Recipe Ideas That You Might Want to Consider:
There are thousands of salad recipe out there. You can take your pick. You can also try the Oriental Coleslaw.
The ingredients are uncooked ramen noodles and almonds. Adding to the crunch is the sunflower kernels from a Dubuque, Iowa reader who won in a Midwest Living® potluck recipe contest.
Simple finger foods are among the best potluck recipe. Easy to prepare, the perfect finger food should be just enough to eat politely in one mouthful but too small to even consider eating in two.The secret to polite consumption of finger food in the presence of others, is in the conversation. While nibbling your finger food, you should be able to make a conversation without choking. Try it!
Antipasti bites, mini guacamole dips, chocolate covered-bacon, spring garden bites, jacket potatoes and the list continues.
Easy homemade pies, cookies, cake and pastries for those with sweet tooth are your sweet treats. Treat yourself with no-bake and 30-minute desserts, with tips online to help you make them.
Fruits
You can never go wrong when you bring a bunch of grapes or some fruits.
You can also bring a bottle of red wine. If you're a good bartender, you can also prepare cocktails.
Take-Away Food Saves the Day
In case you had no time to prepare anything, there's always a takeaway counter or a restaurant where you can grab a cake, some donuts, booze or party appetizers!
