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
Italy: ideal for the main course (can you say pizza and pasta?!)
England: not known for their food but they have great traditional meals like fish and chips or bangers and mash
Spain: possibilities like seafood paella are delish
China: great for appetizers (wontons, dim sum, pot stickers) and main course dishes
Japan: check out our article on Sushi and Sake for inspiration
Thailand: noodles and rice dishes make excellent sides
Mexico: crowd pleasers include tacos and tequila
Norway: fresh fish abounds in this Nordic country
Brazil: cook up organic meat and veggies Brazilian Barbeque style
Belgium: the world's finest chocolate makes for tantalizing desserts