Potluck: Food and Drink to Share with Friends and Family by The Editors of Food & Wine

Potluck: Food and Drink to Share with Friends and Family by The Editors of Food & Wine – 268 pages

Book Blurb:

Featuring more than 150 contemporary dishes for your next potluck–all easy to transport and serve, and guaranteed to please–this cookbook delivers inspired and innovative recipes for the way we cook and entertain today. These elegant recipes, shared by a selection of celebrated chefs including David Lebovitz, Ina Garten, Molly Yeh, Hugh Acheson, Julia Turshen, Carla Hall, and Donald Link or created by the F&W Test Kitchen, feature fresh ingredients and bold flavors like Rosemary Chicken with Corn and Sausage Fricassee, Jalapeno-Pickled Shrimp and Vegetables, and Harissa-Spiced Cassoulet. You’ll also find plenty of upgrades to potluck classics and recipes that are gluten-free and vegetarian to help you set an inclusive spread. This book also includes FOOD & WINE’s gorgeous photography, make-ahead tips, potluck party strategies, and a potluck-friendly wine parings guide.

My Review: 4 stars

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Potluck: Food and Drink to Share With Family and Friends was an absolute treat to get in the mail after visiting Oxmoor House Books at book expo. I’ve always loved to read recipes; they’re calming and full of wonder. The gorgeous photos of a finished product made up of ingredients is like magic to me. Yes, I’m a foodie that likes easy prep. Recently I asked on my Facebook page if there were others who enjoyed reading cookbooks and the result was astounding. There are so many of you out there!

These recipes are all from Food and Wine contributors from very well known chefs. The pictures certainly did the food justice. What I really liked is that each recipe noted make-ahead instructions if available. There was also great wine pairing suggestions. I’ve come to learn the importance of pairing the right wine with the right dish.

Some of my favorites from this book include: Mexican Street Corn Drop Biscuits…so much neater than eating the real way and just as tasty, Chocolate Cookie Crunch Trifle…which I made but totally cheated by buying store bought pudding and Rose Sangria with Mixed-Berry Ice Ring… which is for sure going on my holiday tables from now on – it’s a ring of frozen berries in the center of a punch bowl.

I wish every recipe had a photo as it helps this home cook to see it finished. Also many of the main course recipes seemed better suited for a dinner at home rather than to bring to a potluck. I guess I always think side dish for potlucks. However, if a cookbook can offer me 5-10 new recipes that seem easy enough and new to me, than I’m happy. This hit the mark.