So you’re hosting a winter potluck and don’t want a repeat of last year when three guests arrived with mixed bean casseroles. While there is a lot to love about a potluck (the main thing being you must only prepare one dish but get access to many), but let’s be honest, the hodgepodge of a free-form potluck is ripe for sending guests home with indigestion. So this year, channel your inner control freak and assign your guests the recipes or ideas you would like them to bring such as the ones we’ve provided below. Then pick up a few crusty baguettes and a few bottles of wine (assuming guests will also BYOB) and set the scene for a cozy winter soiree.
Appetizers
Crunchy artichoke with creamy lemon dip
Crispy coconut chicken drumsticks
Salads
Wheat-berry, kale and cranberry salad
Mains
Pulled-pork with ginger bourbon sauce
Ravioli lasagna with sausage and mushrooms
Desserts
Easy apple tart with aged cheddar crust
Best-ever buttercream cupcakes