Okay, so my girlfriend is having this potluck lunch at work for someone’s going away party. Since she can’t cook and I can, of course I have the chore. Well, they said they need main dishes. I am broke, don’t... (11 replies, last updated by potofood February 5, 2008)

Where do people like to go to get dessert to go (for a potluck) in Boston, something on the ethnic/neighborhood side rather than upscale. JP/Roxbury/Dorchester/Roslindale area if possible. Thanks (5 replies, last updated by Science Chick May 11, 2009)

I have to bring a dessert to a potluck lunch on Tuesday and I have no idea what to make— I’m very much a dessert novice. I would prefer a recipe that I can make the night before and is easy. Additionally, it has to be... (11 replies, last updated by RosemaryHoney January 28, 2009)

so my office has monthly potlucks where we all buy or make a dish. a small group of coworkers continue to group up and buy the same mexican platter every month no matter what theme the potluck is. the sad thing is most of us... (87 replies, last updated by Hue July 23, 2008)

I’ve been back a couple times after our Hound outing at the Potluck, and really like the food. But after reading the Herald column earlier this week, and then today’s restaurant review, I’m starting to think...... (3 replies, last updated by Bostonbob3 November 2, 2007)

There are 20 of us doing a potluck brunch. I had signed up for salad but the days have turned colder (think 35-40 degree mornings) and salad does not sound as appealing as a hot dish. I am looking for ideas for a hot dish that I... (2 replies, last updated by Val December 20, 2006)

How often does it happen? Most potlucks I go to have your basic hohum food, made with processed foods (I’m sure potlucks keep cream of mushroom soup sales high). I went to one last week where almost everything came from... (27 replies, last updated by abowes December 14, 2006)

Help! I have a potluck next week with my lab group and we’re all meeting... in our offices... at noon. Unfortunately, this means that whatever I cook has to be made way ahead of time and there will be no way to reheat it.... (21 replies, last updated by Jacey December 2, 2007)

Where can I get big platter of pasta (italian) or noodles (asian) that could feed 10 ppl from a restaurant in Pasadena? I was thinking of Buca di Beppo. Any other suggestions? (5 replies, last updated by Local December 6, 2007)

A bunch of us – all students not going home for Thanksgiving – have decided to have a potluck for the holidays. There’ll be between 5 and 10 of us, and some are veg. I’m in charge of the main. An... (4 replies, last updated by piccola November 13, 2005)

I’m taking a dish to a potluck holiday dinner. What’s your favorite? I’m only traveling 10 minutes from home and I can bring an appetiser, entree, side or dessert. I’m thinking lasagna bolognese, yawn. Any... (1 reply, last updated by Chino Wayne December 27, 2003)

it’d impossible for me to make anything, so would anybody know where i could get something good for a potluck office lunch? i was thinking more of hors d' oeuvres (somebody’s bringing a meat/rice casserole and a whole... (6 replies, last updated by deelicious December 9, 2006)

My office is doing a winter potluck where people are bringing in all kinds or soup, stews and chilis. Nothing is specifically off limits but should be warm and hearty. I dont have a crock pot or slow cooker to use so I cant do... (12 replies, last updated by Kajikit February 7, 2007)

There is nothing on this earth like a good pot luck supper in the fall. I have made it through three this week, the most amazing being when a friend of the family hosted his annual back- from-Alaska back yard cookout & potluck... (7 replies, last updated by Betty October 26, 2000)

I’m going to a potluck tomorrow night and realize I haven’t been to one in a good long time. Any good potluck friendly main or side dish suggestions that are spring-y? I’ve had a long week and am feeling... (8 replies, last updated by Celeste April 11, 2004)