Summer is the perfect season to organise a potluck party.
If everyone makes a dish, it’s easier for everybody, right?
Well, it is. Up until the point when you have to decide what you’ll bring!
…and if you need a little help with that, the list below is just what you’ve been looking for!
Whether you said you’ll bring dessert or salad, and no matter what your cooking level is, there is something for everybody!
1. Guacamole
Everybody loves the guy/gal that brings guacamole. Simple as that.
And I won’t even make you the offence of linking to a recipe because nobody needs one.
What you do need is ripe avocadoes, loads of lemon juice, salt, pepper, Tabasco and everything else you might want to add.
2. Pimped-up hummus
You better practice your most mysterious smile because everybody’s gonna ask what you put in your hummus to make it taste that good (I won’t tell if you don’t).
Get the magic tips here. Want to take it a step further and make your own? Get the recipe here.
3. Tzatziki
This lighter version of the classic Greek tzatziki is ready in minute and the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats… And also delightful scooped up with soft, light pitta bread!
Get the recipe here.
4. Crispy bacon wrapped prunes
Sweet, salty and sticky all in one bite. If that’s not snack-fection, I don’t know what is.
Get the recipe here.
5. Radishes in soil à la Noma
For those times when your usual crudité platter simply won’t cut it and you need to take it up a notch.
Get the recipe here.
6. BLT salad
Ditch the bread & keep all the BLT goodies to turn the classic lunchtime sandwich into the best barbecue side there ever was.
Get the recipe here.
7. Tomato & feta crumble
Tomato crumble is a Summer supper game changer; the intense flavor of roasted tomatoes, combined with the slight sourness of feta and topped with a deliciously cheesy crumb-topping is simply impossible to resist.
Get the recipe here.
8. Hoisin watermelon salad
I am yet to try the duck part of this Gizzi Erskine recipe but watermelon being one of my favourite fruit, the salad has become a firm favourite and I make it any time I have an opportunity. Refreshing and satisfying, it’s a bit of a wild card that’ll be perfect to surprise your foodie friends.
Get the recipe here
9. Potatoes in foil with cheat’s tartare
Particularly appropriate for a BBQ get-together. Simply parboil the potatoes until just about tender, then wrap each one in aluminium foil and throw in/on the barbie together with the meat to reheat.
Cheat’s tartare is the perfect (and lazy!) accompaniment for it.
Get the recipe here
10. Tomato & pomegranate molasse salad
My favourite recipe from Queen of Persian cooking Sabrina Ghayour’s debut cookbook, Persiana. It only takes minutes to put together but packs in loads of flavours and everyone I’ve ever made it for LOVED it.
Get the recipe here
11. Bacon potato salad
You can’t beat a classic, but you sure can improve it (with bacon. Bacon improves everything.)
Get the recipe here.
12. Very Greek halloumi/chicken
Marinate your protein of choice in this fresh, vibrant marinade packed-full of Greek goodness before throwing it all on the BBQ for an instant Mamma Mia effect!
Get the recipe here.
13. Tomato & tapenade tart
Get the recipe here.
14. Cheese plate & fresh bread
Cheese and fresh bread are right up there on the list of things any host LOVE their guests to bring to a potluck party. An especially brilliant news if you’re not quite so comfortable behind a stove, have no time on the day or are simply obsessed with cheese! Don’t have the first clue about cheese? Here‘s a handy guide!
15. Whole baked camembert
Add a chilled glass of white wine of the side and there you have it: the ultimate indulgence!
Get the recipe here.
16. The world best brownies
The name says it all. #WorldBestBrownies
Get the recipe here.
17. Mojito ice lollies
Fresh, zingy, refreshing and the very best way to sneak more mojitos into your diet!
Get the recipe (from ice lollies mastermind Ice Kitchen) here.
18. Chocolate mousse
Unlimited chocolate mousse? Count me in! #thedream
Get then ultimate recipe here or make a fancy marbled version (recipe here)
19. Lemon & poppy seed cake
We all have that one friend who doesn’t like chocolate…
Get the recipe here.
20. A big batch cocktail
Because a party with good food is good, but one with good food AND drinks is better.
Many cocktails are easy to make big batches of… but this Raspberry Wine Spritzer is the prettiest of them all!
What’s your go-to recipe for a potluck? Any of the ones above you want to try next time?
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