What Do You Bring To A Potluck? Ten Recipes for Picnics, Beach Days, And Feeding A Crowd

What Do You Bring To A Potluck? Ten Recipes for Picnics, Beach Days, And Feeding A Crowd

May 19, 2026 · 32 min · Season 4 · Episode 282

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This episode shares ten crowd-friendly recipes perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings.

What do you bring to a picnic or potluck that’s guaranteed to impress, and won’t wilt, melt, or fall apart before guests arrive? Summer entertaining sounds fun — until you’re staring at a sign-up sheet, wondering what to make besides the same pasta salad. In this episode, we share 10 crowd-friendly recipes that travel well and hold up in warm weather. By the end of this episode, you’ll: Discover quick and easy appetizers, like a Los Angeles-inspired fruit cup, and a summer twist on cheesy artichoke dip Learn how to stabilize deviled eggs, build sandwiches that improve over time, and choose desserts that are easy to transport and serve Get inspired to try two no-bake desserts – a s’mores take on Rice Krispies treats, and a no-bake milk chocolate pie Press play now and discover your next potluck dish – it’s the one everyone will be asking you to bring again next year! *** This episode is brought to you by: Little Sesame Hummus We’ve both been longtime store-bought hummus skeptics… until Little Sesame. Their hummus is unbelievably smooth, bright, and it was created by passionate chefs, they use regeneratively farmed chickpeas, and it's clean label certified. And now, Little Sesame…

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