Reinvented potluck dinners mean a better handle on what you'll be eating, and everyone gets involved to share the work equally. With a group effort, good things can happen—delicious dips and sips, perhaps a baked potato buffet, or a meal built around gourmet sausages or (shh, we won’t tell…) dessert.
For a relaxed alfresco evening, serve this trio of vibrant dips with raw and lightly cooked veggies, warm pita, sliced baguette and chips, both potato and tortilla.
A Mediterranean spin on the Tex-Mex favourite.
A mash-up of green goddess dressing and hummus.
Classic French onion dip gets a new twist.
The steakhouse staple gets a major overhaul with slowly grilled Russets and sweets served with playful topping combinations that bring big flavours and contrasting textures. Serving baked potatoes piled high with whimsical fixings takes the spuds from a tired side to a magnificent main.
The beloved cafeteria sandwich of yore is reimagined as a fully loaded baked potato.
The sweet creaminess of a baked sweet potato is balanced by a cheesy charred-corn salad and tangy guac.
Topping a baked potato with salad may sound like a risky move, but the sturdy kale holds its own.
To bring this summer staple to the next level, we look to India, Korea and Canada for condiment inspiration beyond the usual ketchup, mustard and ’kraut.
The all-beef frank takes a trip to Korea with a sweet-and-sour kimchi relish, gochujang-spiked ketchup and crunchy ramen noodles.
Juicy bratwurst sausages are topped with tangy slaw, garlicky pickles and crispy maple bacon.
South Asian street food is the inspiration for this sweet, sour and spicy veggie dog.
A new twist on a sundae station, made-to-order waffles are accessorized with decadent sauces, peak-season fruits, a buttery crumble and, of course, ice cream. With a pair of inexpensive mini waffle makers, make‑ahead buttermilk batter and a ladle, this DIY dessert table will be the talk of the party.
Passion fruit juice brings its bright, tropical flavour to these caramel-topped waffles.
A deconstructed fruit crumble tops hot‑off-the-iron waffles.
Chocolate combined with juicy cherries and crunchy pistachios makes for an elegant waffle topping.