Archives des Potluck

All recipes and menus for a potluck

Cooking has always been a wonderful excuse to bring people together. And what better way to celebrate togetherness and sharing than a potluck dinner?

This tradition, where everyone brings a dish of their choice, offers a unique culinary variety. Everyone is invited to contribute a specialty that reflects their tastes, their background, or simply their mood—or even their current availability and resources.

For a potluck-style meal, opt for dishes that are easy to share and transport.

Quiches, savory tarts, and cakes are timeless classics, perfect for enjoying hot or cold.

Mixed salads, such as a colorful pasta salad or a lentil salad with crunchy vegetables, add freshness and variety. Also consider platters of cold cuts, cheeses, or raw vegetables served with dips to satisfy every taste.

Slow-cooked dishes, such as curry or chili, are also comforting and practical options, especially if you’re the host or can reheat them on the spot.

Finally, don’t forget the sweet treats: homemade cakes, brownies, or fruit tarts are always a hit and make for a perfect end to the meal.

All in the spirit of simplicity and sharing!

On this page, you’ll find a selection of recipes particularly suited for a potluck, lovingly crafted by our food experts!

Provence

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Easy Provençal Ratatouille

Here’s my recipe for an easy Provençal ratatouille, which will let you prepare this delicious traditional dish without spending too much time on it. In fact, we’ll cook all the vegetables in the same ...

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Queen of Sheba Chocolate Almond Cake

Here is the famous recipe for the chocolate and almond cake my mom used to make for us—I call it the Queen of Sheba. This rich, dark chocolate cake is one of my childhood favorites, which I used to ...

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Easy Zucchini Fritters

Here’s my recipe for easy zucchini fritters, just the way we make them in my family, which is from Provence. It’s a truly indulgent recipe that’s sure to delight both kids and adults! These delicious ...

Lyon Region

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My Easy Gratin Dauphinois

Here is my recipe for an easy-to-make gratin dauphinois. A Classic of French Cuisine Gratin Dauphinois is a classic dish of French cuisine. Originating from the historic Dauphiné region, as its name ...

Provence

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Sanguins Mushroom Stew with Sausages

Every time I make this stew with "sanguins" mushrooms and sausages, it brings back delicious childhood memories... In the fall, we’d go out to pick “sanguins,” another name for the milk cap ...

Mexico

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My Easy Homemade Guacamole

I adapted this easy, homemade guacamole recipe from the excellent book . For the record, "guacamole" is a Spanish word derived from the Nahuatl word "ahuacatl-mulli," which ...

Southwest France

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Walnut Wine from the Dordogne

Here is the recipe for Dordogne Walnut Wine, just as my dear father passed it down to me.Walnut wine is the quintessential traditional country aperitif. Prepared according to tradition and with ...

Brittany

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Breton beer galettes

Here is the recipe—tried and tested time and again—for Breton buckwheat galettes made with beer. In Brittany, these galettes are used for savory dishes, while wheat flour is reserved for sweet ...

Tunisia

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Tunisian-style zucchini ajlouk

Zucchini ajlouk is a traditional Tunisian dish. It is a salad made with cooked zucchini that has been mashed into a purée and seasoned with a blend of spices and harissa, as well as garlic and olive ...

Provence

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Tomato and Mustard Tart

Here is my simple and delicious recipe for tomato and mustard tart, just the way we make it as a family in the summer. This Provençal-inspired tart is as easy and quick to make as it is tasty and ...