Word Finder - potluck

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A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available.

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Here are some leftover beans and meat; we can make a good potluck stew from them.

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(by extension) Whatever is available in a particular situation.

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(originally Canada) A shared meal consisting of whatever guests have brought (sometimes without prior arrangement); a potlatch; also, a dish of food brought to such a meal.

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• fuddle

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The last draft or portion of an alcoholic beverage in a pot or other drinking vessel.

This means you can take the meal to the table or even to a potluck dinner.

Instead of a fancy catered meal, have a potluck wedding reception.

Because food is one of the most expensive aspects of a party, many hosts opt for a potluck approach and have guests bring a side dish or dessert.

Making the party a family potluck picnic helps keep costs low and assures a wide variety of foods.

Making the party a potluck will ensure that everyone gets to try a new food.

Gathering together for sporting events, potluck game nights, dancing, and even just to hang out together and play board games can energize a youth group.

In fact, an at-home, in the park, or even beach wedding can be potluck.

Another fun event held at the senior center is potluck suppers.

Invite your date to a potluck picnic in which he or she brings three favorite foods and you do the same.

A brunch is a natural choice for a potluck, so it can also put less pressure on the host or hostess and free up the end of the day for guests to do other activities and enjoy the early spring weather.

If it's a potluck I also bring a great raw dish that everyone will love and I get tons of requests for the recipe.

The following recipes, tips and suggestions will help you create a luscious meatless lasagna to enjoy at dinner or bring to your next vegetarian potluck supper.

While you fret about a potluck dish and gift exchange choices, she is looking forward to dressing up and getting into the holiday spirit.

Because of her proclivity to burn food, Dana never signs up to bring dishes to potluck dinners.

It's easily transportable, so you can even use it outdoors or carry it along to potluck dinners, family gatherings and parties.

You might consider bringing a Buche de Noel to your holiday potluck.

Otherwise, you could plan a potluck party to which every guest brings a dish, or serve simple finger foods, buffet style.

Include any information regarding the potluck, such as "Meat and drinks provided, please provide a salad or dessert to share."