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Potluck Recipes

I love a potluck or covered dish gathering, whether for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. There is always a wide variety of foods from which to choose and I usually find something new and interesting. For this page, I have listed some of my favorite personal recipes that travel well, some of which are not typically found on a potluck buffet, others that are my versions of common dishes. Many are quick and easy, some take a bit more time, most of which is hands-off cooking time. Additionally, I have posted potluck recipes shared by contributors. This page does not include all of the recipes posted on the TerisKitchen.com website that can be served at potlucks. Notably missing are sandwiches, wraps, pizza, soups and green salads, all of which are appropriate depending on the theme of the dinner. Those items, as well as most anything else you do not find on this page, can be found by using the search box or by browsing the Recipes, Features and Resources Index.

When planning a potluck event, the host or hostess should monitor the types of foods, requesting a balance of appetizers, salads, main dishes, side dishes and desserts, while taking into consideration the time of day and people with food preferences, especially vegetarians. Contributors should choose recipes that are good warm or at room temperature unless will you have the equipment to keep foods hot or the facilities to reheat them before serving. Place cold foods, such as salads, fruits, vegetables and dressings in a small cooler until serving time. Ingredients for tossed green salads should be packaged separately and assembled at the event.

Index



Meats and Poultry

Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Roast

Mom's Oven-Braised Beef Brisket

Slow-Roasted Beef Sirloin Tip Roast Au Jus

Mom's Oven-Braised Beef Stew

Easy Beef Bourguignon (Beef Stew)

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Janet's Taco Casserole

Peter's Biscuit Burgers

Mary Ellen's Quick Mexican Casserole
Theresa's Mock Beef Stroganoff

Tourtière (Canadian Pork Pie)

Grilled Boneless Pork Loin with Brown Sugar and Mustard Rub

Pork Tenderloin with Chinese Barbecue Sauce

Roasted Baby Back Pork Ribs with Herbed Honey-Mustard Marinade

Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Baked Ham

Ruth's Spiked Baked Ham with Port Wine

Baked Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Southern Pan-Fried Chicken

Crunchy Fried Chicken Tenders

Oven-Fried Chicken

Baked Chicken with Red Wine and Pecans

Chicken Cacciatore (Italian Hunter's Chicken)

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Mustard Marinade

Rolled Boneless Chicken Thighs with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Sunny's Baked Russian Chicken
Baked Chicken Thighs with Herbed Breadcrumbs

Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Chicken and Vegetables

Mitsy's Oven-Fried Parmesan Chicken

Ruth's Wild Rice and Chicken Casserole

Grilled Boneless Turkey Breast Marinated with Sun-Dried Tomato Purée

Turkey Meatloaf

Turkey Chili

Turkey-Noodle Casserole
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Main Dish Pasta and Vegetables

Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Farfalle with Fresh Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Basil

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe

Ziti with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

Mom's Lasagna with Meatballs and Sausage

Three-Cheese Manicotti wtih Tomato Sauce
Beef and Noodle Casserole

Baked Pasta with Chicken, Broccoli and Three Cheeses

Eggplant Lasagna

Tuna Macaroni Casserole

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Bell Peppers

Sue's Baked Ziti

Susan's Jambalaya
Carolyn's Pizza Casserole (Baked Pasta)

Quiche Lorraine (French Cheese and Bacon Tart)

Savory Italian Easter Pie

Italian Pie with Spinach, Red Peppers, Meat and Cheese

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Zucchini and Rice Casserole
Turkey Stuffed Zucchini with Marinara Sauce

Stuffed Red Peppers with Beef, Rice and Vegetables

Three-Cheese Eggplant Rollatini

Light and Easy Eggplant Parmesan

Pinto Beans and Rice

Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili
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Breakfast and Brunch

Many of the following foods are equally appropriate for a lunch or dinner potluck.
Frittata (Italian Omelet)

Zucchini and Red Pepper Frittata (Italian Omelet)

Hearty Potato Omelet

Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Quiche

Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Michael's Baked French Toast with Praline Topping

Jeannie's Chile Cheese Squares
Mary Ann's Southwestern-Style Breakfast Casserole

Nana Ranck's Molasses Cake (Dry Bottom Shoofly Pie)

Cream Cheese-Filled Crumb Cake

Shoofly Cake

Ray's Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Hot Cross Buns

Pumpkin Nut Bread

Banana-Pineapple Bread
Cranberry-Orange Nut Bread

Zucchini Bread

Monkey Bread with Cinnamon and Pecans

Lee Anne's Strawberry Bread

Beth's Banana Nut Bread

Blueberry-Orange Muffins

Sour Cream Pecan Muffins

Cinnamon Apple Muffins
Fastnachts (Pennsylvania Dutch/German Crullers)

Delores's Elephant Ears (Fried Pastries)

Loesje's Oliebollen (Dutch Doughnuts)

Homemade Biscuits

Whole Wheat Honey-Buttermilk Biscuits

Gloria's Banana Cream Scones
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Appetizers and Finger Foods

Mixed Antipasti Salad

Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Baked Mini Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Deli Meat Roll-Ups with Cream Cheese and Horseradish Filling

Baked Mushrooms with Goat Cheese Stuffing

Party or Tea Sandwiches

Anchovy Puffs

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tarts in Mini Phyllo Cups

Cheddar Cheese-Pecan Wafers
Parmesan-Rosemary Cheese Twists

Mary Ellen's Quick Delish Veggie Bars

Homemade Cheese Ball

Deviled Eggs with Pimentos and Parsley

Sandy's Southwestern Cheesecake Appetizer

Caponata (Italian Eggplant Dip or Spread)

Irish's Easy Cream Cheese Spread

Starr's Easy Spinach Dip
Irish's Easy Shrimp Spread

Sondra's Poor Man's Caviar (Eggplant Spread)

Parrish's Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Cucumber-Garlic Yogurt Dip (Greek Tzatziki)

Mary Ann's Kielbasa Dip

Joan's Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

Kaitlin's Buffalo Chicken Dip

Homemade Tomato Salsa

Guacamole (Avocado Dip)
Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Sour Cream Vegetable Dip with Dijon, Capers and Chives

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with Capers and Dill

Hot Crab Dip or Spread

Hot Artichoke Dip

Toasted Pita Triangles

Homemade Tortilla Chips

Crostini and Bruschetta (Italian Toasts)
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Salads

Seven-Layer Salad

Coleslaw

Pepper Cabbage Salad

Marinated Vegetable Salad

Toasted Barley and Vegetable Salad

Tomato and Bread Salad (Panzanella)

Marinated Roasted Red Peppers

Asparagus and Pineapple Salad

Edwina's Broccoli and Grape Salad
Pasta and Parmesan Cheese Salad

Pasta and Peas Salad

Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers

Creamy Dilled Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Italian Potato Salad

Tabasco's Avery Island Green Potato Salad

Four-Bean Salad
Red Kidney and Green Bean Salad

Green Bean, Chickpea and Tomato Salad

Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts

Ramona's Curried Chicken Salad

Edwina's Cucumber-Cabbage Aspic Congealed Salad

Theresa's Lazy Day Fruit Salad

Sandy's Frog Eye Salad

Theresa's Frozen Fruit Salad
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Side Dishes

Potato, Onion and Cheese Gratin

Potato and Tomato Casserole

Pierogie Casserole

Rosemary Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes, Peppers and Onions

Roasted Mixed Baby Potatoes

Roasted Cheddar Potatoes

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

Easy Baked Pierogies

Sue's Cheesy Baked Hash Browns

Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Fennel and Carrots

Roasted Beets

Roasted Asparagus

Baked Asparagus with Almond-Cheese Sauce

Erika's Grilled Asparagus

Braised Baby Artichokes

Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

Braised Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Theresa's Broccoli Onion Deluxe Casserole

Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower Braised in Tomatoes

Cooked Greens and Sweet Potatoes

Grilled Marinated Eggplant

Eggplant Braised in Marinara Sauce

Roasted Summer Vegetables

Roasted Yellow Squash

Summer Squash Casserole

Roasted Butternut Squash

Wayne's Squash and Sausage Casserole
Roasted Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted Green Beans and Chickpeas

Green Beans Marinara

Marsha's Barbecued Green Beans

Roasted Grape Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

Roasted Peppers with Garlic and Basil

Three-Bean Baked Beans

Mexican-Style Beans and Tomatoes
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Cakes

Red Velvet Cake with Creamy Frosting

Orange Layer Cake with Orange Filling and Buttercream Frosting

Pineapple Layer Cake with Pineapple Filling and Fluffy Meringue Frosting

Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha Frosting

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

White Chocolate Coconut Cake

Yum-Yum Cake (Yellow Cake with Pineapple-Cream Cheese Frosting)
Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting

Blueberry Sour Cream Crumb Cake

Pistachio Cake with Creamy Frosting

Berry Cream Torte

Apple-Cinnamon Cake

Sour Cream Rhubarb Squares

Creamy Cheesecake with Graham Cracker-Walnut Crust and Sour Cream Topping
Angel Food Cake Layered in Chocolate Cream

Miniature Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese-Chocolate Chip Filling

Mom's Mocha Brownies with Chocolate Frosting

Cranberry Sour Cream Cake

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake

Derby Squares with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

Tiramisu (Creamy Layered Italian Dessert)
DeeDee's English Toffee Cake

Ida's Pumpkin Pie Cake

Ida's Chocolate Coffee Liqueur Cake

Ramona's Surprise Cherry Cake

Beth's Chocolate Chip Cake

Jen's Key Lime Cake

Laura's Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

Maggie's Rhubarb Coffee Cake
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Pies

Mammy's Rhubarb Crumb Pie

Strawberry-Cream Cheese Tart with Graham Cracker-Almond Crust

Mango Tart with Crumb Topping

Mammy's Lemon Sponge Pie

Funny Cake (Chocolate Pie)

Walnut and Chocolate Chip Brownie Pie

Lattice-Top Peach Tart

Rustic Apricot Tart
Lemon Meringue Pie

Southern Pecan Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Ricotta Cheese Pie

Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream Topping

Berry and Kiwi Cookie Crust Pizza

DeeDee's Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Ida's Magic Peaches and Cream Pie
Sheila's Caramelised Apple Croustade

Theresa's Frozen Grasshopper Pie

Sharon's Creamy Peanut Butter Pie

Mom's Apple Cobbler

Easy Fruit or Berry Cobbler

Rhubarb Crunch

Cherry-Oatmeal Squares
Creamy Strawberry Trifle

Individual Strawberry Shortcakes

Apple and Pecan Turnovers

Kay's Miniature Apple Dumplings with Mountain Dew

Mary Ellen's Speedy Ambrosia Fruit Bake

Wendy's Super Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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Cookies and Candy

Lemon Bars

Pecan Tassies (Miniature Pecan Tarts)

Miniature Cheesecake Cookies

No-Bake Rum Balls (Cookies)

Glazed Apple Cookies

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Grandmom Weber's Sand Tart Cookies

Buttery Shortbread Cookies

Whoopie Pies (Chocolate Gobs)

Chocolate-Filled Thumbprint Cookies

Bird's Nest Cookies (Jam-Filled Thumbprints)
Rugelach (Crescent Cookies with Fruit and/or Nut Filling)

Heather's Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Francine's Devil's Food Fudge Cookies

Joy's Prune Oatmeal Bars
Dark Chocolate Truffles (with flavor variations)

Robin's Pineapple Cookies

Vanessa's Rocky Road Fudge Bars

Mary Ellen's Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Balls
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