8 potluck-friendly recipes for delicious summer feasts
Deciding what to bring to a potluck is often easier said than done. You can't always just make your favorite dish and call it a day. To be on the safe side, you should assume that you won't have access to a stove or oven once you arrive. Plus, you'll want to pick a recipe that can stand up to the travel time and sitting out for a while (no more than two hours, or one hour if the temperature is 90 degrees or above). To help inspire you, I've rounded up a collection of summery potluck-friendly recipes with these considerations in mind.
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