What to bring for a potluck?

Your friends invited you over (again) for a potluck? It's the "Holidays meals" formula this year? Great, because we have tons of ideas for you to avoid going to frozen supermarket aisle!

Warm appetizers ideas for a potluck

You're taking care of appetizers for your communitary buffet? Here are some not-that-complicated ideas!

• Parmesan and leeks meatballs
  Can even bake it on BBQ!
• Leeks and dried fruits melted brie
  This potluck appetizer is different from classical recipe and easy to do.
• Leeks compote canapés
  Ready with 3 simple steps, you can't fail these delicious canapee.
• Bruschetta
  Bruschettas with leeks, it's original and guests will surely ask for the recipe!
• Leeks butter canapés, healthy version
  Here surprisings flavors mix. Will be a new favorite appetizer for everyone!
• Leeks and Oka cheese croûtons
  Oka cheese lovers will be pleased!
• Fried raviolis with marinara sauce
  Don't feel enterprising? These fried raviolis won't let anybody still. Pst : replace onions with leeks!

Remember this Tapas guide we've done in summer? These are 11 other good appetizers ideas for your potluck! Download it for free!

Salads recipes to prepare for communitary meals

Double or triple any one of these salads, set it in a large plate to take away and you'll be ready for the potluck. And like there's always too much foods at these kind of evenings, you probably go back with your own leftovers which is perfect for the next day.

• Asparagus and roasted chicken orzo salad
  Here asparagus is the star. Or is it the greek seasonings? Or both? Whatever, it's delicious!
• Mediterranean leeks salad
  No lettuce, nor arugula salad, or even spinaches! It's different and we love it!
• Mushrooms and almonds sautés
  2 steps, 2 bites. Super easy!
• Californian chicken salad
  Summer feels in winter, it's always welcomed. Raspberries will surprises everyone!
• Shrimps and blueberries salad with lemon vinaigrette
  No one else will have this exact recipe. I swear!
• Leeks tabouleh
  Prepare this recipe the night before. It only takes 20 minutes!

Main dishes easy to do for a potluck

If you're taking care of main dishes, don't panic. No need to bring a large piece of meat complicated to cook or to marinate for hours.

Have you thought about a tartare? If your guest haven't dared yet, it will finaly be time to try it out... and surely fall for it! This salmon tartare with strawberries and spicy mayo recipe is so easy to do that you'll be surprised to rectify yourself the seasoning and texture!

Complete with french fries or a salad and it'll make a light meal which won't fill you up like a meat pie!

More ideas for main dishes recipes for more people

• Gluten free vegetables pork sauté
  Double recipe and make more people happier!
• Mushrooms and leeks raviolis
  Pastas for Holidays, have you thought about it?
• Shabu shabu fondue
  If you're a small group, this variant of trditional fondue is easy to do and delicious.
• Seafood gratin
  Guests are crazy about seafoods? Please them with this gratin!
• Pears and leeks chicken drumsticks
  Pears, honey, leeks and apple juice... Different from turkey and cranberries, isn't it?
• Veal meatballs with dried tomatoes pastas and mushrooms and leeks sauce
  Here an original great mix. Change spaghetti for pastas of your choice.
• Chicken and leeks quesadillas
  Summer recipes in winter? Why not! Triple or quadruple it to fill everyone up.

Desserts to do for a big group

Forget about sugar pies or Yule log, it wouldn't be original! Try these desserts that'll please everyone :

• Berries pudding-cake
  It's time to thaw your fruits you picked up in summer!
• Strawberries shortcakes
  A dessert that won't let anyone still.
• Blueberries pizza dessert
  It's sure that no one tried this before! You'll be the star of the evening!
• Pistachios and strawberries Angel's cake
  A bit more complicated, but so delicious!
• Porto strawberries
  To do as an accompaniment for another dessert, this little plus will earn you compliments from your friends!