Here are 10 tips to keep in mind the next time you participate in a potluck, whether as the host or as a guest. In the process, I learned that by adopting a handful of general approaches, we can all make our potlucks a lot easier, more interesting, and more delicious. I wrote my book, Modern Potluck, to give cooks some fresh recipe ideas that are more in line with the ways many of us aspire to eat today.

While the food world obsessed over farmers market produce, house-fermented sauerkraut, sprouted-grain breads, and za'atar, people still turned to the same old ramen salads (those curious 'Asian' slaws with broken instant ramen noodles) and green bean casseroles for bring-a-dish gatherings. As I thought about potlucks, I realized it was a genre in serious need of an update. It’s great for brunch or just with a cup of coffee Adelaide Krumm, Manasquan, New Jersey. The marshmallows melt and seep through the cake, making it moist and very tasty. Essentially, I started hosting more potlucks. New Jersey is known for its cranberries, and this cake is a delicious way to use them. If I wanted to maintain a social life, I discovered, I'd need to ask friends to share some of the work.

When my daughter was born, four years ago, hosting my usual dinner party-you know, the kind that involves shopping and cooking all day-became nearly impossible. She's joining us today to share some of the best tips and tricks she picked up while working on her book. That was before the final minutes of the 90 brought Gemmill's side a clear penalty which the former Celtic man could not convert.Ī strong reaction save from the hosts' goalkeeper kept the game level and the Scots continue their campaign in a good position after a stalemate.įollow the key moments as they unfolded with us below.Please welcome Kristin Donnelly, author of the new Modern Potluck cookbook. Top star Ben Doak threatened Hungary with his blistering pace, with the Liverpool star's chances in the first half being few and far between. It was a night of back and forth attacking football with Scots keeper Cieran Slicker called in to action multiple times in the first half, including making a close proximity save to deny the hosts from taking the lead before half time. But the youngsters were unable to make it four wins on the spin against their group B rivals. They travelled to Budapest to face Hungry after winning three straight matches including seeing off Belgium in a solid 2-0 victory last week. Scot Gemmill's side have just the same ambitions as that of Steve Clarke's men, with qualification for the Under-21 tournament in Slovakia in 2025 up for grabs. The Tartan Army are still coming down off the high of EURO 2024 party, and the young guns remain undefeated in their last four games.

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