Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Potluck Meal Ideas

Potluck gatherings are an inexpensive way to enjoy foods in great quantities as well as spare yourself kitchen time. Deciding what to bring to a potluck can incite stress and unnecessary worry. Don't get stuck in a rut preparing for a potluck. You can gather some useful potluck meal ideas to use at your gathering.


Triple Bean Salad


Triple bean salad is a popular, healthy potluck dish, often served as a side. This salad is comprised of three types of beans, usually Lima, kidney and red beans. The beans are tossed in a light dressing that is sweet to the taste. This salad is perfect for a summer potluck outdoors.








Casserole


No potluck is complete without a casserole. There are many different types of casserole dishes. Choose the best type of recipe that suits your taste and the season. Sometimes, the host of the potluck will set a theme or even provide a request for a casserole dish. Meatier casseroles are best in the winter months. Healthier vegetarian casseroles are perfect for outdoor potlucks in the warmer months.


Dessert Squares


The ending of a good potluck will have various deserts available. The theme of the potluck often shows best in the desserts. Squares, brownies and even frozen treats are good ideas for a potluck dessert. It is very common for different types of pies and fruit squares to take the forefront at potlucks. Raspberry squares are a healthy and delicious dessert choice for both summer and winter potlucks.

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