summer potluck recipe ideas

Bring your own food? You bet. We're ready for the next dinner or picnic.

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The rules (yes, there are a few) to out-of-this-world potluck dishes: must fit in a Tupperware container; needs to be served at room temperature (or cold); can’t take too long to cook. Here are our faves.

seared tuna with olives and tomatoes


Melt-in-your-mouth tuna paired with unexpected flavors.

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orzo with lemon, feta, currants, and pickles


Flavorful additions to a delicious side dish.

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three-pepper stir-fry


A healthy, vegetarian, colorful dish that you can whip up in 30 minutes or less.

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ice cream with pineapple pepper sauce


A surprising topping on a classic dessert.

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