potluck

I am a preacher’s daughter, so potlucks are my jam. Potlucks were always such a big part of our church culture, but it was also a big part of my family’s culture. A potluck alleviates the pressure on the host both physically and financially, and it’s an opportunity for everyone to show off their best dish. Another major bonus is getting a plate filled with eighty-seven different foods. You know what I mean, right? If I’m going to blow my diet, I don’t want to do it with a couple of extra cookies… . I want to do it with a potluck and a single plate that’s the caloric equivalent of the entire Taco Bell menu. This chapter is a collection of my all-time favorite potluck recipes. Sadly, the Nacho Bell Grande didn’t make the cut.