Ideas for a potluck? Main or dessert or salad

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sides:
https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/07/one-pan-farro-with-tomatoes/

Or a big tray of roasted vegetables - I use red onion, zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, carrots, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, and whatever else looks good. Chop everything into 1" pieces. Start the tougher veggies first, and when almost done add the bell pepper, zucchini, etc. Bring in a foil tray.

Dessert:
Strawberry shortcakes - slice a bunch of strawberries and macerate in a bit of sugar. Bring storebought shortcakes or make your own. Can of Redi-whip.

Brownies always disappear quickly.

Mains:
Teriyaki chicken skewers
Noodles with peanut sauce

Great ideas! Best ones here I see

[Anonymous]

Bring things that are in chunks and easy to eat with a fork.
Nothing that will fall apart and hard to put into your mouth. I love quinoa but it's too light and fluffy unless you use it like a coating on pasta or veggies.

[Anonymous]

-black bean and corn salad: https://cookieandkate.com/black-bean-salad-recipe/

[Anonymous]

Shirazi salad

https://www.themediterraneandish.com/shirazi-salad-recipe/


Mustard slaw

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mustard-slaw

Paneer or halloumi salad

https://www.theoriginaldish.com/2020/08/26/pan-fried-paneer-salad-with-toasted-grains/

https://fromscratchfast.com/web-stories/pan-fried-halloumi-salad/

Parker house rolls, either make yourself (impressive) or use frozen (easy!)

[Anonymous]

I may try this this weekend, how do people think the graham cracker base would do when sliced?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/recipes/these-irresistible-s-mores-brownies-are-our-new-summer-dessert-obsession/ar-BB1noEJt?ocid=BingNewsSerp

I've also seen recipes where a graham layer is baked first, this is obv quicker and a bit more smores authentic but not sure about the cutting part.

Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

This looks good too

https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/golden-grahams-smores-bars/

[Anonymous]

lemon & basil noodles
broccoli salad

both cold dishes for summer days.

[Anonymous]

This is a good one... You need to follow the etherally smooth hummus recipe in which you remove the shells. It truly is the best hummus.

I've made this to rave reviews but for transport would have tomato and cucumber mixture and pitas separate and assemble at the location (super fast to assemble)

https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/07/hummus-heaped-with-tomatoes-and-cucumbers/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is a good one... You need to follow the etherally smooth hummus recipe in which you remove the shells. It truly is the best hummus.

I've made this to rave reviews but for transport would have tomato and cucumber mixture and pitas separate and assemble at the location (super fast to assemble)

https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/07/hummus-heaped-with-tomatoes-and-cucumbers/

This hummus recipe:
https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/01/ethereally-smooth-hummus/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Last summer I often brought watermelon/feta/mint salad to potlucks and it went over well. Looking for ideas for this summer. Any suggestions? Something fairly easy, not too expensive and able to sit out for a bit at room temp are all pluses. Thanks for inspo DCUM.

Why not do a repeat?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Last summer I often brought watermelon/feta/mint salad to potlucks and it went over well. Looking for ideas for this summer. Any suggestions? Something fairly easy, not too expensive and able to sit out for a bit at room temp are all pluses. Thanks for inspo DCUM.

Why not do a repeat?

OP - other folks in this group liked it and started bringing it too! So, want to branch out a bit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This looks good too

https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/golden-grahams-smores-bars/

I used to make a version of this - essentially rice crispy treats, but using Golden Grahams cereal instead of rice crispies, and adding chocolate chips. Very easy s’mores bars

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOVE watermelon feta salad. Other salad-type items I regularly make for warm weather (both served cold):
- quinoa with feta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. Lightly dressed with oil, vinegar and spices
- penne with fresh basil, arugula, cherry tomatoes (sautéed) and mozzarella pearls
- raspberries, blueberries and chopped strawberries dressed with honey and fresh mint

These all sound so good - would definitely come to your potluck, PP!

[Anonymous]

Ham rolls or biscuits and/or deviled eggs. Homemade macaroni and cheese is always popular.

[Anonymous]

Caprese skewers are always a hit, I drizzle mine with some quality balsamic.

Greek pasta salad is great, I make a simple vinaigrette with olive oil, balsamic, ground mustard and honey

I like the cowboy caviar suggestion above