Jamy’s Oil Field Potatoes
The easy assembly, feed-a-crowd size, and cheese sauce make this potato dish is a staple at every Bancroft family get-together.
Volcano Noodles
Black rice noodles (which are really a lovely shade of dark purple), red bell peppers, bright green edamame, orange carrots, and purple cabbage, in a sesame-soy dressing, make a vibrant, rainbow-colored main dish.
Jan’s Chocolate Sheet Cake
This chocolate sheet cake is the perfect dish to bring to a family potluck.
Erin’s Red Broccoli Salad
Our friends Erin and Matt have a lovely home in the country, surrounded by pastures and horses, and on the occasional holiday, a fireworks display on each horizon. We love gathering with friends there, especially when dishes like this are on the table.
Red onions, grapes, and bacon lend the red color to the otherwise green salad of broccoli, celery, and green onions.
Mom’s Black Bean Salsa
Mom made this salsa to take to an office pot-luck lunch, and her coworkers liked it so much, they ate it as a salad. It’s easy to throw together with pantry staples, a bell pepper, and an onion.
Mom’s Pound Cake
Mom first made this pound cake to take to a stitching party. Her friends loved it so much, it became a repeat request. It’s a classic, super-moist pound cake.
Tim’s Vegan Chili
When I worked at the local newspaper, two of my coworkers were vegan. This is Tim’s version of vegan chili, which was always popular at pot lucks.
Pendley Pasta
This tomato-based pasta salad has been a favorite in our group of friends for years. It’s a vegan dish that travels well to pot lucks and can also serve as a main dish, especially topped with chunks of warm salmon.
Judy’s Green Beans
Green beans dressed with crumbled bacon and sauteéd onions make a decadent side dish.
Carrot Salad with Lime & Cilantro
Combine shredded carrots, cilantro, and lime. Serve chilled for a cool side dish that will cut the heat of any curry.