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The Big Book of Potluck: Good Food—and Lots of It—for Parties, Gatherings, and All Occasions Kindle Edition

by Maryana Vollstedt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 39 ratings
With more than 250 dishes in this easy-to-use cookbook, you’ll be ready for any potluck gathering—and have everyone begging for your recipe!

With her popular Big Book series, Maryana Vollstedt has shared copious comfort food dishes, from casseroles, soups and stews to easy breakfasts and quick, delicious dinners. Now she puts the luck back in potluck with more than 250 delicious, no-nonsense recipes.

From Chile Cheese Wheels and citrusy Sunburst Salad, to Moroccan Chicken with Dates and Couscous and luscious Hazelnut-Cappuccino Cake, these crowd-pleasing dishes are perfect for family reunions, book clubs, showers, church suppers, picnics, and parties galore. With tips for streamlining preparation and suggestions for transporting treats safely, this heartwarming cookbook guarantees that dish will go home empty!
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  1. Print length
    346 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Chronicle Books LLC
  4. Publication date
    October 19, 2012
  5. Reading age
    13 years and up
  6. Grade level
    8 and up
  7. File size
    3.0 MB
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Editorial Reviews

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Vollstedt (Big Book of Soups & Stews; Big Book of Casseroles; etc.) is no stranger to the single dish, and she knows party-size portions. The Oregon-based author offers tips on throwing a potluck ("give yourself enough time to plan") as well as guidelines for hosting or attending events including church parties, picnics or at-home celebrations. With more than 275 recipes, her helpful book offers an abundant selection of hors d'oeuvres, including fancy spreads (e.g., Greek Cheese Spread with Roasted Red Pepper on Toasted Pita Wedges; White Bean and Garlic Purée) and dips (Fresh Herbs and Walnut), and more traditional platters, such as Party Deviled Eggs. In addition to great salads (e.g,. Chicken Curry Salad with Chutney Dressing), Vollstedt's casseroles and other baked dishes stand out, with such crowd-pleasers as End-of-Summer Vegetable and Fresh Herb Casserole; Beef Enchiladas; and Ziti with Tomatoes, Artichokes, Basil, Cheese, and Olives.
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About the Author


Maryana Vollstedt is the author of more than a dozen cookbooks, including The Big Book of Soups & Stews, The Big Book of Casseroles, What's for Dinner?, and Pacific Fresh.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009UWRGHE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC (October 19, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 346 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0811838188
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 39 ratings

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Maryana Vollstedt has written several Chronicle cookbooks in the Big Book series. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

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Customers find the book has a variety of good recipes. They say it's great for every level of cook, with simple to make recipes using readily available ingredients. Some customers mention that the salad section is amazing. The book gives them inspiration and is formatted well.

"...I see several chicken enchilada recipes I want to try. I may have to check out some of her other cookbooks!" Read more

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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good variety of recipes, something to please everyone.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014
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    I got this first as a Kindle book from the library, and wasn't really expecting too much from it. I'm really surprised at the variety in this cookbook. The salad section is amazing. I haven't even gotten to the main dishes yet and decided I had to have this cookbook as part of my collection of 800+ cookbooks. I'm not expecting to like every recipe, but so far I see a few I'll try. Someone said in a review this is mostly basic recipes. I would tend to disagree with that statement. Granted, there are some basic's, but I think there's plenty of variety here. I see several chicken enchilada recipes I want to try. I may have to check out some of her other cookbooks!
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  • R. Cooper
    4.0 out of 5 stars Would have liked it with pictures
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2008
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    Lots of good recipes but not a picture in the book if you like a picture now and then this ones not for you, Now if you can get along without them its a good book lots to make easy I seem to have most of the ingredients right in the pantry. I would have given it 5 stars if it had a few pictures.
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  • pj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cookbook for every level of Cook!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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    Love this cookbook! Simple to make recipes, using readily available ingredients!
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  • Karen M. Calaway
    3.0 out of 5 stars Looks like some good recipes
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015
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    Looks like some good recipes. I have not tried any of them out. I was looking for recipes with large amounts of ingredients, and this book seems to have that. Good condition
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  • D. French
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pot Luck Cook Book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2012
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    I first saw this cookbook at the library. Checked it out, brought it home and tried a few of the recipes. I decided I needed this book in my personal library. It's a great book.
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  • Roweboat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Recipes sound very appealing - can't wait to start cooking!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2014
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    I haven't actually made any of the recipes yet but I love to read cookbooks like novels. Many great looking recipes - I can hardly wait until my next potluck. This book gave me inspiration!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars It helps me
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2012
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    Being single and wanting to participate in the church potlucks this has been an inspiration to me as a man who cannot boil water without burning the pan. I have never been one to survive on tv dinners and this book takes me out of my comfort zone to cook for myself until God brings the wife he chose for me.
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  • Captain Fun
    5.0 out of 5 stars YUM YUM YUM
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2005
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    Few items purchased nowadays live up to expectations. This is a delightful exception. The receipes are well done, simple, tasty, and there is plenty of variety. Want to minimize your time in the kitchen? Want quality eats? Get this book!
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  • Tonergirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars THE BIG BOOK OF POTLUCK - GOOD FOOD
    Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2014
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    This one is great for family and or friends get togethers. Lots of great ideas and flavourful recipes to try.
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