Pot lucks aren’t supposed to be stressful. They’re supposed to be fun! The whole point of having any kind of party or gathering is so people can spend quality time together.
My suggestion for hosting a pot luck? Keep it simple. Start off by making a list. Having a list of options means you avoid having too much of one food at the table. You can either be specific but it’s always nice to give people the option to make something they are familiar with so assigning a category, such as a green salad or a dessert is a good way to go.
You can also ask people to bring ready-made items like whole grain baguettes and crackers. Here are other items you can suggest to your guests or that you can easily pick up at your local grocery store.
- Vegetable platter
- Fruit platter
- Variety of cheeses
- Dips
- Fruit juices
When I host a party, I tend to make the bigger batch items that can be prepared in a slow cooker and kept warm. It just makes sense. Why ask your guests to transport big batches of hot foods when you can prepare them in the comfort of your own home?
Need some ideas? Look no further! I’ve made it easy by gathering up some of our most popular pot luck dishes.
Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Lasagna - Not only is this lasagne gluten free but by using ground chicken and brown rice noodles it makes it a much healthier option than your usual lasagne.
