Potluck recipes: Easy bring-a-plate ideas (2024)

Going to a potluck and need inspiration? Check out our delicious bring-a-plate ideas. From crowd-pleasing finger food and starters to salads, mains and desserts, these recipes are sure to be a hit.

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Need more inspiration? Try these crowd-pleasing pasta salad recipes.

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    Cob loaf spinach dip

    This is one retro recipe that never goes out of style, a cob loaf filled with spinach dip is always a huge party hit.

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    Honey soy chicken nibbles

    These delicious honey soy chicken nibbles are such an easy recipe to make and are perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Serve for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

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    Warm Mexican cheese dip

    This warm Mexican cheese dip recipe is criminally cheesy! Serve with plenty of corn chips at your next party, drinks or movie night - your guests won't be able to get enough

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    Old-fashioned devilled eggs

    There's nothing quite so perfect for a picnic, lunch or BBQ as devilled eggs. This recipe makes easy work of bringing this delicious classic to life. Serve sprinkled with extra paprika

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    Mini chicken and mushroom vol-au-vents

    Start your next party off in delicious style with this irresistible mini chicken and mushroom vol-au-vents recipe. These tasty canapés also happen to be diabetes-friendly

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    Warm potato and chicken salad

    Creamy mayonnaise coats this delectable warm salad while mint and lemon juice enhance the flavours of the chicken, potatoes and asparagus.

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    Beef and bacon skewers

    Beef skewers dipped in tzatziki complete any picnics, party or barbecues. Add a Greek salad to complete.

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    How to make garlic bread

    You'll ditch the takeaway garlic bread after seeing this oozy, cheesy version. And it's so simple to make.

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    Devilishly good sausages

    Seriously delish (and devilish!) snarlers for your next dinner party

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    Tuna pasta salad

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    Caramelised onion, corn and tomato tart

    Add a delightful splash of colour to the table with this delicious onion, corn and tomato tart recipe. Perfect for your next picnic or al fresco meal, this recipe is summer at its best

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    Chicken tagine with olives

    Tender chicken is simmered in a fragrant Moroccan spiced sauce and tossed with salty olives to create this tasty tagine. Serve your dish with a side of nutty almond couscous for an authentic weekend dinner.

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    Lamb and oregano koftas

    Try Nici Wickes' juicy lamb koftas recipe served alongside sharp feta, greens and warmed flatbread – everything you need for a Greek-style kebab sandwich!

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    Potato gratin with caramelised onion

    Originally a French dish, this potato is all the better with rich and delicious caramelised onion.

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    Bacon and corn pasta salad with mustard dressing

    This delicious pasta salad recipe is perfect for sharing! Whip up a batch of this mustardy bacon, corn and avocado filled creation for a tasty BBQ or potluck dish.

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    Roasted pumpkin and couscous salad

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    Sweet and sour pork meatloaf with pineapple topping

    Love sweet and sour pork? This tried-and-true favourite is transformed into meatloaf form with this easy recipe. Serve with rice and salad for a filling meal the whole family will love

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    Banoffee trifle

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    Double chocolate brownie

    While the cooking method may stray from tradition, there are only pure, classic, mouth-watering flavours to be found in these delicious brownies. This recipe is an easy crowd pleaser.

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  • 22Recipe

    Pineapple lump cheesecake

    Using pineapple lumps to flavour this cheesecake recipe is pretty genius, if you ask us. Whether you’re having a girls’ night or a dinner party, this pineapple lump cheesecake is the perfect crowd-pleaser

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    Silky lemon tart

    Citrus tarts are a favourite with many, and my mum’s made her own version of Australian cook Stephanie Alexander’s tart recipe for years. It’s insanely silky and light as a feather.

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    Pumpkin pecan pie

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