The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions by Maryana Vollstedt

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  • Chutney cheese ball

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Indian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cream cheese; green onions; Major Grey's chutney; pecans
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  • Dilled crab spread

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: crabmeat; mayonnaise; sour cream; dill weed; green onions; Tabasco sauce
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  • Roasted red pepper spread

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: red bell peppers; cream cheese; parsley; dried oregano; basil; paprika; Tabasco sauce
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  • Smoked salmon spread

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: smoked salmon; cream cheese; mayonnaise; dill weed; capers; parsley; green onions; lettuce; jicama; crackers
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  • Greek cheese spread with roasted red pepper on toasted pita wedges

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Greek; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: ricotta cheese; cream cheese; feta cheese; green onions; parsley; red bell peppers; pita bread
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  • Toasted pita wedges

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Middle Eastern; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: olive oil; garlic; pita bread
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  • White bean and garlic purée

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: white beans; basil; parsley; balsamic vinegar; crostini
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  • Artichoke spread

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cream cheese; mayonnaise; marinated artichokes; green onions; parsley; Parmesan cheese
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  • Fresh tuna spread

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Grills & BBQ; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: limes; tuna steaks; capers; mayonnaise
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  • Shrimp and avocado dip

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: shrimp; avocados; goat cheese; green onions; cilantro; chile sauce; tortilla chips
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  • Curry dip for vegetables

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Curry; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: cream cheese; yogurt; mayonnaise; green onions; parsley; Worcestershire sauce; curry powder; tarragon
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  • Crab and shrimp dip

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: cream cheese; Parmesan cheese; mayonnaise; Worcestershire sauce; crabmeat; shrimp; celery
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  • Fresh herbs and walnut dip

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cream cheese; feta cheese; walnuts; basil; mint; parsley; green onions; apples; celery
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  • A crock of cheese

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cheddar cheese; Monterey Jack cheese; cream cheese; Parmesan cheese; dry mustard; Worcestershire sauce; Tabasco sauce
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  • Baked Brie and blue cheese

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Brie cheese; blue cheese; apples
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  • Hot wings

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Grills & BBQ; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: apple cider vinegar; Worcestershire sauce; chile powder; dried red pepper flakes; Tabasco sauce; chicken wings; sour cream; mayonnaise; blue cheese; carrots; celery
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  • Blue cheese dip

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: sour cream; mayonnaise; Worcestershire sauce; blue cheese
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  • Cream cheese-stuffed mushrooms

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: mushrooms; cream cheese; breadcrumbs; parsley; paprika
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  • Mushrooms with pepper Jack-cheese filling

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: mushrooms; pepper Jack cheese; green onions; cilantro; sour cream
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  • Triple-olive tapenade with crostini

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: Kalamata olives; black olives; pimento-stuffed green olives; anchovies; capers; basil; baguette bread
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  • Crostini

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: olive oil; garlic; baguette bread
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  • Broiled zucchini toasts

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: zucchini; mayonnaise; yogurt; Parmesan cheese; green onions; Worcestershire sauce; Tabasco sauce; baguette bread
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  • Marinated roasted red bell peppers on crostini

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: mixed bell peppers; balsamic vinegar; basil; crostini
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  • Chile cheese wheels

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cream cheese; cheddar cheese; canned green chiles; green onions; red bell peppers; black olives; flour tortillas
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  • Country chicken pâté

    from The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food - and Lots of It - for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions The Big Book of Potluck by Maryana Vollstedt

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: bacon; yellow onions; ground chicken; ground veal; pork sausages; breadcrumbs; basil; thyme; ground allspice; herbes de Provence; brandy; pickled gherkins; mayonnaise; yogurt; Dijon mustard
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  • ISBN 10 0811838188
  • ISBN 13 9780811838184
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  • Published Aug 29 2003
  • Format Paperback
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Chronicle Books
  • Imprint Chronicle Books

Publishers Text

Maryana Vollstedt, Queen of the best-selling Big Book series, has put the luck back in potluck with more than 250 delicious, no-nonsense recipes. From Chile Cheese Wheels and citrusy Sunburst Salad, to Moroccan Chicken with Dates and Couscous and luscious Hazelnut-Cappuccino Cake, these crowd-pleasing dishes are perfect for toting to family reunions, book clubs, showers, church suppers, picnics, and parties galore - and have everyone begging for the recipe. With tips for streamlining preparation and suggestions for transporting treats safely, this heartwarming cookbook guarantees that dish will go home empty!

Maryana Vollstedt is the author of more than a dozen cookbooks, including The Big Book of Soups & Stews, The Big Book of Casseroles, What's for Dinner?, and Pacific Fresh. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

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