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Potluck Dinner in Style

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Hosting a potluck dinner is an easy, low-stress way to entertain your friends and family. Potlucks create a communal spirit and encourage casual conversation among your guests. But with everyone bringing their own food, the party can sometimes lack for style. Not to worry: we have a guaranteed plan for turning your next casual gathering into a stylish happening.

Follow our simple steps and throw a potluck dinner to impress.

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Potluck Dinner Party: Create a Stylish Setting

Since the guests are taking care of the food, it's up to the host to create a stylish setting for the potluck party. The basics you'll need to cover include: Stylish Dishes Pick a theme for your dishes as well. For instance: A modern, clean theme requires simple white or black dishes with clean line... Read More

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Pick a Menu Theme

The downside to many potlucks is that there isn't any forethought about the menu. This results in diverse dishes that often don't mesh together well as a meal. To avoid this trap, try picking a theme for the menu. Here are some we recommend: France: perfect for appetizers and buttery desserts I... Read More

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Assign Dishes To Guests

Once you've chosen your menu theme for the evening, assign each guest what type of dish they should bring. Don't tell them what to bring: simply tell them the theme of the menu and ask them to bring one of the following:An appetizer An entree Two side dishes Drinks Dessert Read More

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