What to cook for a potluck party?

Question

Last year I cooked Chicken Parmesan, people seemed to like it. This year I want something new, something unique and yummy. Any suggestions? I'm really excited for this potluck. It need 3 dishes to bring in the party. I hope you can help(:

Answer 1

Prosciutto and melon is a classic and delicious Italian appetizer, not to mention super easy. A cold fruit-based soup is almost guaranteed not to be brought by anyone else, is refreshing this time of year, and doubles as a desert item. And if everyone loved your chicken parm, they would probably like a portobello parmesan as well. It's done the same way, and it's a little different. Go the extra mile and layer in some eggplant too.... mmmmmm!!!!!

Answer 2

You need 3 recipes? Here are three that I have taken before to potlucks that were big hits:

Potluck Spaghetti Salad

1 (16 oz.) pkg. spaghetti broken in half
3 medium tomatoes diced
1 cucumber seeded and diced
1 green pepper diced
1 red onion diced
1 bottle Italian salad dressing
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. sesame seeds
1/8 tsp garlic salt

Cook spaghetti according to directions; rinse in cold water and drain.

In a large bowl mix together spaghetti and vegetables.

In a small bowl mix together all the remaining ingredients.

Pour dressing over the spaghetti mixture.

Toss to coat.

Refrigerate overnight.

Toss before serving.


Potluck Pan Rolls

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees), divided
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water. Add butter, eggs, milk powder, salt, 3 cups flour and remaining sugar and water. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

Punch dough down. Divide into 27 pieces; shape into balls. Place 18 balls in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan and remaining balls in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Bake at 375 degrees for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Makes 27 rolls (27 servings).


I also make a simple chili....but, it can be made different by adding spaghetti or macaroni noodles and mozzarella cheese...it's really very good:

1 pound lean hamburger
1 diced onion
3 cans tomato soup
2 cans dark kidney beans with their liquid
1 t. garlic salt
1 cup water
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
2 t. parsley
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t/ oregano
2 t. chili powder

Brown hamburger and onion until well browned. Add everything else.

Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I brought a corn casserole to my potluck and every one loved it. It is easy to make too. 1 can cream corn, 1 can corn with liquid, 1 c.sour cream, 1 box jiffy corn bread mix,3/4 stick butter mix all 4 things and put butter cut up on top and bake in a casserole dish at 350 for 1hr.
my favorite appetizer is take a soften cream cheese and mix it with imitation crab meat , spread it in a dish and cover it with cocktail sauce. Serve it with crackers. yum

good luck

Answer 4

try a broccoli and garlic: buy 3 heads of broccoli, and remove stems and keep the heads of the broccoli, put in a steamer basket or colander and set over a dutch oven filled with water, lemonjuice, and salt. steam for 10-15 mins till desired tenderness. take out and cool on a plate. before u go to potluck. heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saute pan, and add 3 tsp of crushed garlic and 1 tsp of red hot pepper flakes to oil, and add cooled broccoli, stir around till coated and heated thru, and put in casserole dish. top with 2 tsps of grated parmesan cheese and heat in oven till cheese is melted. eat and enjoy...

Answer 5

A taco pasta bake? An orzo salad? No green bean casserole or potato salad or baked beans, everyone else will do it. A crudite platter with hummus? Chicken saltimbocca? Lasagna roll-ups? Chinese marinated and grilled pork loins? Stuffed cheesy garlic bread? Goulash?

Random ideas.

Answer 6

Check these 3 sites first. It will help you to decide what you want to make for the potluck, bettycrocker.com, recipesource.com, and allrecipes.com. When that fails try old family recipes for favorite casseroles or desserts.

Answer 7

How about Italian sausage and peppers, shrimp macaroni salad and some fresh fruit with a cream cheese dipping sauce.

Answer 8

A soup or an appetizer

What about Butternut squash soup?

Or

Guacamole?

Answer 9

ohh that is tricky...... : ( but i have some ideas!)
what about some cream cheese halepeno poppers. ( they sell them at the store! or a potato salad??? pigs in blankets are nice. or if your bringing dessert then brownies never get old!

Answer 10

Chili or something barbecue. Good summer food.