If the party is at someone else’s home, think about how you’ll get your dish there in good shape? An easy trick is to make individual servings of desserts like these cute trifles below (recipe in the gallery) or even agar agar – they’re easy to transport in disposable plastic cups. If you’re no fan of disposable plastic cloths, be inspired by the chalkboard trend in cafes: Use plain mahjong paper on the table and write instructions or the names of dishes on the paper. Time to kick up your next party with the easy appetizer: jalapeo poppers Stuffed with a blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and chives, then topped with a crispy breadcrumb and butter topping, jalapeo poppers are the perfect combination of crunchy and melty-gooey goodness. Potluck parties are best when they’re informal, so you don’t even need to use tablecloths. WIN Your Holiday Potluck with These Appetizers SHARE THIS POST WRITTEN BY EDITORIAL STAFF Tuscan Kale Pesto Pizza with Shrimp Scampi Tequila Lime Chicken. No one will notice dust under the sofa, anyway. Spray the surfaces with all-purpose cleaner so they shine, and that’s enough. Serve with an array of dippers, from chunks of baguette and ciabatta to pretzels, crackers, fresh veggies, and apple slices. Pho is one of the most popular dishes in Vietnam (if not THE most popular), with colorful veggies and savory broth, making it a spectacular and dazzling dish. Just clear every counter and tabletop of clutter and hide the mess away in a cupboard somewhere to deal with later. Melted Cheddar cheese is blended with beer and spices in this appetizer that is ready in no time with just a few ingredients. The festive season is a busy one – especially if you have kids – so if you’re the potluck host, don’t bother making your home spotless before guests arrive.

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