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

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! publishers Weekly vollstedt (big Book Of Soups & Stews; Big Book Of Casseroles; Etc.) Is No Stranger To The Single Dish, And She Knows Party-size Portions. The Oregon-based Author Offers Tips On Throwing A Potluck (give Yourself Enough Time To Plan) As Well As Guidelines For Hosting Or Attending Events Including Church Parties, Picnics Or At-home Celebrations. With More Than 275 Recipes, Her Helpful Book Offers An Abundant Selection Of Hors D'oeuvres, Including Fancy Spreads (e.g., Greek Cheese Spread With Roasted Red Pepper On Toasted Pita Wedges; White Bean And Garlic Puree) And Dips (fresh Herbs And Walnut), And More Traditional Platters, Such As Party Deviled Eggs. In Addition To Great Salads (e.g,. Chicken Curry Salad With Chutney Dressing), Vollstedt's Casseroles And Other Baked Dishes Stand Out, With Such Crowd-pleasers As End-of-summer Vegetable And Fresh Herb Casserole; Beef Enchiladas; And Ziti With Tomatoes, Artichokes, Basil, Cheese, And Olives. (sept.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information. With more than 250 dishes in this easy-to-use cookbook, you'll be ready for any potluck gathering—and have everyone begging for your recipe!With her popular Big Book series, Maryana Vollstedt has shared copious comfort food dishes, from casseroles, soups and stews to easy breakfasts and quick, delicious dinners. Now she puts 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 family reunions, book clubs, showers, church suppers, picnics, and parties galore. With tips for streamlining preparation and suggestions for transporting treats safely, this heartwarming cookbook guarantees that dish will go home empty! The author of The Big Book of Soups & Stews introduces more than 250 luscious recipes that are perfect for church suppers, picnics, parites, and other occasions, accompanied by helpful tips on how to streamline preparation and how to transport foods safely. Original. 25,000 first printing. "This wonderful cookbook gives endless inspiration for eating good food--and lots of it--with family, friends, and neighbors ... These festive appetizers, salads, sides, main dishes, and desserts are easy to transport and perfect for any potluck event."--Page 4 cover Start the potluck out right with several savory hors d'oeuvres to serve with drinks as an introduction to dinner.