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The New Potluck

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.


Dips

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.

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1. Mediterranean Layer Dip

A Mediterranean spin on the Tex-Mex favourite.

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2. Green Goddess White Bean Dip

A mash-up of green goddess dressing and hummus.

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3. Caramelized Five-Onion Dip

Classic French onion dip gets a new twist.


Baked Potato Buffet

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.

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1. Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes with Sweet Pickles & Crispy Potato Sticks

The beloved cafeteria sandwich of yore is reimagined as a fully loaded baked potato.

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2. Baked Sweet Potatoes with Mexican Street Corn Salad & Guacamole

The sweet creaminess of a baked sweet potato is balanced by a cheesy charred-corn salad and tangy guac.

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3. Kale Caesar Baked Potatoes with Crispy Crumbs & Bacon

Topping a baked potato with salad may sound like a risky move, but the sturdy kale holds its own.


Dog Days

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.

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1. Crunchy Korean Dog with Kimchi Relish & Spicy Ketchup

The all-beef frank takes a trip to Korea with a sweet-and-sour kimchi relish, gochujang-spiked ketchup and crunchy ramen noodles.

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2. The Great Canadian Brat with Maple Bacon & Tangy Slaw

Juicy bratwurst sausages are topped with tangy slaw, garlicky pickles and crispy maple bacon.

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3. Fully Loaded Veggie Dogs with Tamarind Chutney & Mango Salsa

South Asian street food is the inspiration for this sweet, sour and spicy veggie dog.


Dessert Waffles

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.

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1. Waffles with Passion Fruit Caramel & Strawberries

Passion fruit juice brings its bright, tropical flavour to these caramel-topped waffles.

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2. Waffles with Blackberry Crumble & Maple Ice Cream

A deconstructed fruit crumble tops hot‑off-the-iron waffles.

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3. Waffles with Espresso Ganache and Cherries

Chocolate combined with juicy cherries and crunchy pistachios makes for an elegant waffle topping.