Potlucks are a lot of fun — until you’re staring at your pantry wondering what to bring. You want something easy, delicious and maybe even healthy. Oh, and it’d be great if it didn’t need too much prep time, especially if you’re rushing to work or hosting at home. Sound familiar? Let’s fix that.
Here’s a roundup of potluck-friendly recipes for every situation. Whether it’s last-minute, portable, crowd pleasers or for work, we’ve got you covered.
Healthy Recipes
Sprouted Chana Chaat
Chana Chat Tacos Recipe by Shital Siddhesh Raut
#WS Chana Chat Tacos
Shital Siddhesh Raut
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Makhana Chaat
WheatPuff-Makhana Chaat (Airfryer) Recipe by Jasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
#FCC Nutritious and delicious savoury snacks for choti si bhuk... prepared from roasted ( in Airfryer) wheat puffs,makhana, peanuts , spiced with pizza seasoning.
Jasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
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One-Pot Recipes
Pasta
One Pot Penne Pasta With Vegetables Recipe by Sangita Vyas
#PS #PennePasta Ever know exactly what to make after a hard day’s work? Assemble your ingredients, and you’re just minutes away from having a big pot of penne pasta on the table. Here’s how you make this yummy one-pot meal.
Sangita Vyas
Grilled zucchini and bow pasta(farfalle) salad Recipe by Sumeet Kaur (Recipes and more by Sumi)
Summers are here and what your tummy demands is light and healthy meal that is filling as well. So here is an easy pasta salad recipe which is quite filling and highly nutritious as well...and its vegan too. This is my entry for Health is wealth series #amazingsalads for the Cookpad recipe book #myh…
Sumeet Kaur (Recipes and more by Sumi)
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One Pot Rice
One Pot Matar Jeera Rice Recipe by Suruchi (Dr. Ruchi Sharma)
Great recipe for One Pot Matar Jeera Rice.
Suruchi (Dr. Ruchi Sharma)
Healthy Warm Red Rice Salad (One Pot Meal) Recipe by Alka Bhandari
#ga24pc #redricecarrotpanner
Alka Bhandari
Mushroom Biryani Recipe by Saraniyaa Pradeep
Mushroom Biryani is a flavorsome one pot briyani in which juicy mushroom are cooked in a lip-smacking masala along with long grain basmati rice and then cooked to perfection, this is very easy to make and come together in less than 30 minutes! #week2of5 #favoritelunch
Saraniyaa Pradeep
Appetizers That Disappear Fast
Tandoori Gobhi or Gobhi Popcorn
Tandoori Gobi Recipe by Kumkum Chatterjee
#ebook /post -22 #oven /post -2 Tandoori Gobi or Tandoori Cauliflower Tikka is made by marinating and roasting Cauliflower florets.Tandoori preparations are popularly done with meat, chicken,fish 9or paneer.But these can also be made with other vegetables like cauliflower. Marinated cauliflower flor…
Kumkum Chatterjee
Mushroom Cauliflower Popcorn Recipe by Vaishali Suhas
#AsahiKaseiindia #rain21 #zerooilrecipe #Nooilrecipe #cookpadindia Dedicating this recipe to all my wonderful students of Wellness and Yoga class which I am proud to teach! Thanks so much everyone for your lovely comments!🙏 Try out this easy weasy zero oil popcorn recipe made with marinated mushroo…
Vaishali Suhas
Pinwheel Samosa
Baked Pinwheel Samosa Recipe by @thebellyrulesmind
Easy to make and and healthy to eat , it is baked pinwheel samosa . GA4 #week21
thebellyrulesmind
Cajun Potatoes
Cajun Potatoes Recipe by Shital Muranjan
#goldenapron23 #week16 #babypotatoandcornflour
Shital Muranjan
Malai Broccoli
Tandoori Malai Broccoli Recipe by Rita Talukdar Adak
#Win #Week4 Today I have made tasty spicy snacks Tandoori with winter seasonal vegetable broccoli. It’s very easy to make. .
Rita Talukdar Adak
Skewers
Sago veggies skewers with mint coriander sauce Recipe by Varuna Jindal
This is one falahari recipe to be enjoyed during Navratri fasts which is completely sattvic keeping you healthy,canty and full the entire day!! #navratri2019 #deepika
Varuna Jindal
Rice cups
Rajma Rice Cup Recipe by Mother’s Delight
#Mar #W1
Mother’s Delight
Last-Minute Recipes
Salad
When you’re short on time, tasty vibrant salad is your best friend.
Apple Cabbage Slaw Recipe by Madhu Bindra
Light and crisp, Apple Cabbage Slaw is a flavorful accompaniment to your meal. Not only is it quick and easy to whip up but also packed with nutrients and antioxidants. #goldenapron23 #week23 #applecabbage
Madhu Bindra
Sweet Corn Veg Salad Recipe by Anjali Suresh
#GA4 #Week8 #sweetcorn A very healthy salad that can be made easily with just a few ingredients.
Anjali Suresh
Cheese and Crackers
Paneer Dill Biscuits Recipe by Jasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
#paneer Homemade paneer is flavoured with dill/ shepu/ suvaa bhaji & served on sweet & salty Krackjack biscuits. Enjoy making & relish delicious Paneer Dill Biscuits as starters.
Jasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
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Guacamole in 5 min Recipe by Kalpana Rai
#min #5 min recipe Guacamole is a Maxican refreshing dip made with a super food -Avocado along with garlic,onion, tomato,salt and lemon juice.
Kalpana Rai
Snacks That Travel Well
Stuffed Idli
Stuffed Idli Sandwich Party Snack Recipe by Vaishali Suhas
#toc4 #partyrecipes #partyready #2021challenge #cookpadindia #idli #stuffedidli #sandwich #snacks Try out this amazingly easy party recipe with healthy and delicious Idlis and coconut + coriander chutney. I have spread the chutney between two idli halves to make into a beutiful party snack or starte…
Vaishali Suhas
Sweet or Savory Muffins
Whole Wheat Banana Raisin Muffins Recipe by spicequeen
Banana raisin muffins are great to serve at tea time. It can be even gifted on festivals to family and friends instead of routine sweets. I have used whole wheat flour and brown sugar to create a healthier version of normal banana bread. Use of wheat flour and brown sugar makes it even more deliciou…
spicequeen
Potato Corn Muffins Recipe by ayndrila dutta
#aloo #boxweek17 #corn An eggetarian recipe for potato lovers which is quick and easy.
ayndrila dutta
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Crowd Pleasing Simple Desserts
Double Chocolate Chips Eggless Brownie Recipe by Darshana Patel
#holi24
Darshana Patel
Coconut ladoo Recipe by Foram C. Virani
#holi24 A quick and easy coconut ladoo.
Foram C. Virani
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Practical Potluck Tips
- Choose dishes that can be served at room temperature. It’s easier for everyone.
- Pack food in spill-proof containers if you’re taking it to work or a party.
- Label your dish if it’s something unusual or has allergens (nuts, dairy, etc.).
- Keep it simple. Potlucks are about sharing, not stressing.
Potlucks are a chance to connect with your friends and colleagues over food. These recipes make sure you’re bringing something delicious and practical to the table, without the stress.
So, what’s going in your potluck basket this week?