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Looking for the best potluck ideas? I’ve got you covered. These potluck recipes are great because you can make them ahead of time and they are easy to prepare. From pasta and rice dishes to salads, we’ve got delicious and easy potluck ideas that everyone will love.
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Best Potluck Recipes To Try
Moroccan Chicken and Couscous
Enjoy a festival of flavors with this Moroccan chicken recipe. Chicken breast marinated in aromatic spices and cooked to perfection, served with delicious couscous makes this the perfect meal!
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Best Chicken Kofta Recipe
Easy juicy chicken kofta made with chicken breast, herbs and spices. It's perfect for dinner with various sides such as green salad or rice.
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Vegan Eggplant Chickpea Stew Recipe
This recipe for eggplant chickpea stew is surprisingly easy and stress-free. It's vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free – perfect for picky eaters!
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Middle Eastern Chicken And Rice
Middle Eastern Chicken and Rice
This one pan chicken and rice with Middle Eastern flavors is easy and delicious. The chicken is seasoned with warm spices and the rice is fluffy and tender.
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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
Fasolakia is a Greek green bean recipe that proves that green beans need not be bland. Tender green beans braised in olive oil and tomato make this a mouthwatering vegetarian and gluten free main or side dish.
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Classic Kibbeh Recipe (Baked Or Fried)
Kibbeh is a Middle Eastern meatball dish containing bulgur, ground beef and warm spices. A great kibbeh is characterized by a tender shell stuffed with delicious spiced filling. Learn how to perfect this classic of Middle Eastern cuisine with our step-by-step tutorial and video.
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.
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Easy Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
Here is a classic spanakopita recipe. This Greek spinach pie is made with phyllo dough, spinach and feta. It's packed with so much flavor. One slice is never enough! Be sure to check out our step by step tutorial and video.
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Harissa chicken with Couscous
This delicious harissa chicken is the perfect weeknight meal served with saffron infused couscous. Learn how to make this spicy chicken recipe with a twist.
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Easy Balsamic Chicken Recipe
An easy balsamic chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The balsamic marinade doubles as the sauce and makes the chicken extra juicy and delicious.
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Greek One Pan Chicken and Rice
Greek One Pan Chicken and Rice
An easy one pan chicken and rice recipe made Greek style! Juicy chicken and flavorful rice make the perfect weeknight dinner that's easy yet super delicious.
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Zereshk Polo Morgh – Persian Barberry Rice with Chicken
Zereshk Polo Morgh – Persian Barberry Rice with Chicken
Zereshk polo morgh is one of the most famous dishes in Persian cuisine. It's full of wonderful flavors such as saffron, turmeric and barberry.
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Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew)
Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew)
Fesenjan is a classic Persian stew made with walnuts, pomegranate molasses and usually chicken. It’s sweet and sour with a rich nutty flavor thanks to the walnuts. The key to a delicious fesenjoon is to cook it low and slow for a few hours. Serve with Persian rice or pour it over tahdig and enjoy.
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One Pan Jambalaya Pasta
Have a warm bowl of One Pan Jambalaya Pasta any day of the year – this dish is full of flavors and takes less than an hour to come together. Perfect comfort food!
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Best Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe
Try the best braised lamb shank recipe ever written! Lamb shanks are slow cooked in a rich spiced sauce until fall-off-the-bone-level fork tender! Serve this restaurant-quality dish with rice, potatoes or even risotto.
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Adas Polo – Persian Lentil Rice
Adas Polo – Persian Lentil Rice
Adas Polo – Persian Lentil Rice is perfect for a weeknight meal. Rice and lentils served with delicious beef and raisins make the perfect healthy meal!
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Albaloo Polo (Persian Sour Cherry Rice)
Albaloo Polo (Persian Sour Cherry Rice)
Albaloo polo is a traditional Persian rice dish with sweet and sour flavors. The vibrant color and bright flavors of this dish come from the sour cherries mixed with rice and topped with saffron rice, pistachios and almonds
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Persian Sausage and Potato Skillet – Sosis Bandari
Persian Sausage and Potato Skillet – Sosis Bandari
A Persian fast food favorite, this Persian sausage and potato skillet is quick to make and requires a handful of ingredients. We love to have it with Iranian bread but it would go great with a baguette, too!
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Best Marinated Feta Recipe
Marinated feta takes only 5 minutes to make and is the perfect appetizer. You can make it ahead of time and enjoy it later. Cubes of creamy feta are coated with olive oil, spices, herbs and lemon peel, making this the ultimate Mediterranean snack!
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Khoresh Gheimeh Recipe (Persian split chickpea stew)
Khoresh Gheimeh Recipe (Persian split chickpea stew)
Khoresh gheimeh is a Persian stew made with lamb and split chickpeas. Learn how to make gheimeh recipe with a step-by-step tutorial and video.
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Persian Meat Patties- Kotlet
Persian meat patties aka Kotlet are tasty patties that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They are easy to make and so delicious to eat!
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Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Herb Stew
Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Herb Stew
Ghormeh Sabzi is among the most essential Persian recipes. It is often considered to be the national dish of Iran and its rich, aromatic flavor is celebrated in Persian communities around the world. Consisting of flavorful herbs and lamb, ghormeh sabzi is a cornerstone of Persian cuisine.
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Lubia Polo Recipe (Persian Green Bean Rice)
Lubia Polo Recipe (Persian Green Bean Rice)
Lubia polo is a classic Persian green bean rice recipe that's flavored with warm and aromatic spices. Follow along to learn how to make this tasty recipe using my step-by-step recipe and tips.
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Persian Savory Saffron Cake – Tahchin
Persian Savory Saffron Cake – Tahchin
Tahchin is a classic Persian dish made with saffron rice and chicken layered and baked to perfection. Follow my recipe to learn how to make this classic savory saffron rice cake that'll be a showstopper at any gathering.
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Mirza Ghasemi Persian Smoked Eggplants and Tomatoes
Mirza Ghasemi Persian Smoked Eggplants and Tomatoes
Mirza Ghasemi is a Persian eggplant and tomato dish that’s very flavorful. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is super easy to make and everyone will ask for seconds!
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Easy Greek Pastitsio Recipe
Pastitsio is a Greek pasta bake that's bursting with flavor. Layers of pasta, meat sauce and bechamel sauce makes this dish so unique and delicious.
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Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
This easy Italian meatball recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The juicy beef meatballs are cooked in a delicious sauce for a satisfying meal.
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe
Roasted red pepper hummus is easy and has a nice flavor. The sweetness of roasted red peppers combined with tahini, chickpeas and lemon juice makes a tasty hummus that's perfect for a mezze spread.
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Soutzoukakia Greek Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Soutzoukakia Greek Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Soutzoukakia also known as Greek baked meatballs in tomato sauce is a classic recipe that's full of flavor. Juicy meatballs cooked in a flavorful rich tomato sauce makes the perfect recipe. Follow along for all my tips and tricks to make the juiciest meatballs!
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Greek Eggplant Moussaka Recipe
Greek Eggplant Moussaka Recipe
Moussaka is a classic Greek comfort food. Follow our step-by-step recipe to make this easy and comforting eggplant casserole.
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One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
A healthier version of an all-time favorite, this One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta is great for weeknight dinners and is ready in less than 40 minutes!
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Easy Focaccia Recipe
Here is an easy focaccia recipe that you can make at home. Learn how to make the best focaccia with crispy golden crust that's chewy on the inside.
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, this Mediterranean orzo salad has all the flavors you love. It's made with fresh ingredients and creamy feta cheese.
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Best Potluck Recipes
Looking for the best potluck ideas? I've got you covered. These potluck recipes are great because you can make them ahead of time and they are easy to prepare. From pasta and rice dishes to salads, we've got delicious and easy potluck ideas that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Check out each recipe for complete list on ingredients
Instructions
- Please check out each recipe for step-by-step instructions.
- You can make many of these recipes ahead of time and easily transport them to the party.
- Many of these recipes include vegetarian variations mentioned in the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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