Pot luck parties are the best place for you to share some of your favorite food and recipes. There are several popular pot luck recipes you can choose from, but always remember that the easiest ones to eat are the instant hits. The dish also has to serve many people and has to have an appealing presentation that is equally matched by its flavor.
Bringing something you really like to the party also saves you from eating something you don’t really like. If the party you’re attending doesn’t require you to bring a particular type of cuisine, here are some popular pot luck food ideas you can try.
Buttery Corn Bread
Everybody loves bread. The Buttery Corn Bread gives you a melt-in-your-mouth sensation, which makes it a favorite at pot luck parties. If served straight out of the oven or pre-heated, it’s best eaten with butter or syrup. Here’s how to prepare:
Ingredients:
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
Instructions:
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl. Mix until you get an even consistency.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs and the milk. Beat well. This will be your egg mixture.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. This is the cornmeal mixture.
- Add the cornmeal and egg mixture alternately to the creamed mixture. Mix until even.
- Pour the final mixture in a greased baking pan and bake at 400 degrees F for an average of 25 minutes.
- Cut into squares. You can always reheat the bread once at the party. Serve and enjoy.
Strawberry and Feta Salad
One of the most popular pot luck recipes is the Strawberry and Feta Salad. If this is among your favorite food and recipes, bringing this salad to pot luck parties is a nice way of sharing it to others. Preparation time will take you only about 15 minutes. Here’s how:
Ingredients:
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup slivered almonds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions:
- Cook the almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until almonds are lightly toasted. Set aside once done.
- Next step is to prepare the dressing. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, brown sugar and vegetable oil.
- In a separate bowl, slightly larger, toss the toasted almonds together with the lettuce, strawberries and the feta cheese. Pour the dressing mixture and toss again. Serve.
You can also try bringing Chicken Pot Pie and Sweet Restaurant Slaw; these are also popular pot luck recipes that other guests will surely love. You can also search for more pot luck food and recipes online. Or better yet, create your own unique recipe next time.
