When done right, they create amazing opportunities to share delicious foods with family and friends. With a few simple pointers, potlucks can be perfect for any occasion. You’ll love sharing these recipes.

Rich and buttery pound cake cupcakes are perfect for potlucksno slicing required. The buttery cake is amply perfumed with vanilla, with almond extract providing a subtle yet present supporting note. Theyre crowned with a luscious cream cheese whipped cream. Credit:Brittney Cottrell; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser A bit of lemon zest in the topping provides a hint of citrus zestiness. A few fresh berries pressed on the top make for the most precious presentation....

Baker extraordinaire and Test Kitchen pro Pam Lolley put a new tasty twist on the celebratory dessert. container sour cream 1/4cupbutter 1tsp.salt 1/3cup,plus 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided 2(1/4-oz.) Credit:Greg DuPree; Prop styling: Claire Spollen; Food styling: Chelsea Zimmer Cook, stirring, until butter melts, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to 100F to 110F, 15 minutes. Beat at medium speed until smooth, 1 minute. Reduce speed to low; gradually add 4 cups of the flour, beating until Dough forms....

A short-order breakfast special gets an easy hands-off finish in the oven. A short-orderbreakfastspecial gets an easy hands-off finish in the oven. One online reviewer claims that this Praline-Pecan French Toast recipe is “sinfully delicious.” Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Ingredients 1(16-oz.) Reserve remaining bread for another use. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Make custard: Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients....

These easy, no-bake preacher cookies are a snap to make. And theno-bake recipemeans no hot ovens when the weather is warm. You’ll never go back to the original. Credit:Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke And the texture from the crispy rice cereal and oats is oh so satisfying. Condensed milk gives the batter a smooth, fudgyand irresistibleconsistency. Learn how to make preacher cookies. Credit:Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke...

We know we will find her an amazing home. When they lowered the container and opened the door, a dog popped out! U.S. Coast Guard Heartland shared in anow-viral Facebook post. Credit:Perry Shirzad/U.S. Coast Guard Heartland The container she was found in was reportedly headed for Dubai. She walked out on her own immediately. She was very, very happy to see all of us, Reyes recalled to thePost. She just wanted to be pet the entire time....

I dont think Ive ever seen anything like this before. But its a romance set against the landscape of a sci-fi multiverse thriller. So its a genre-bending, and there is a faith element because its basically the story of Job. Credit:Angel Studios And so yeah its a wild ride. How many Birmingham locations could you spot in the trailer? Filming locations included Sloss Furnaces, Adios, the Masonic Temple, and many more....

“The overgrown, unkempt garden gave it a certain mystique,” she says. *The names of the homeowners have been changed to respect their desire for anonymity. All of those site visits to Chapel Hill also convinced Stambaugh to uproot and move to Nashville. Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher “This project was my introduction to the South. The pace of everyday life and sense of hospitality really appealed to me,” she says....

PETER FRANK EDWARDS Daufuskie Islandis the kind of place that sticks with you. The southernmost of South Carolinas barrier islands, its bridgeless and accessible only by boat. On Daufuskie, there are no streetlights, grocery stores, or sidewalks. Haig Point Lighthouse, which served sailors from 1873 to the 1930s and now offers a unique guesthouse experience.Credit:PETER FRANK EDWARDS Paved roads and restaurants are few and far between. Deer cut through her forests in small silent herds....

Upgrade a jar of pickles into an even better snack. So we decided to venture into easy pickle enhancement, too. It’s Easy Being Green Why pesto with pickles? Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Which punch in of Pickle Should I Use? Dill picklesare more sour, whilebread-and-butter picklesmay be labeled as sweet pickles. Pesto mixes well with either variety of picklesthe sweetness or sourness will still come through. What if I Only Have a Small Jar of Pickles?...

Atlanta designer Allison Allen decked out the 10- by 14-foot shed with all of her favorite things. She set up shop in the backyard with agarden house from Hillbrook Collections. As pretty as it is practical, this at-home studio transitions easily from client meeting to cocktail hour. Credit: Ali Harper; Styling: Ginny Branch “It’s my happy place,” she says. See how the designer decked out the 10- by 14-foot shed with all of her favorite things....

Brighten up any room with a vase full of these buds! Here are 20 tuliparrangement ideasthat highlight the spring bloom on its own and paired with other flowers. Floating Tulips We promise this arrangement is way easier than it may appear. Credit:Robbie Caponetto It’s the ideal option for anyone who doesn’t consider themselves to be an at-home floral enthusiast. Spin the stems just a bit so they create a circular effect, as shown in the image....

Pretzel dip is perfect for dunking all your favorite snacks, even beyond pretzels. In fact, it’s reminiscent ofhot beer-cheese dip, but much easier to make. You’ll go back for more and more. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall The texture is soft and spreadable, thanks to a base of rich triplebrie cheeseand light Swiss cheese. Learn how to make pretzel dip. We serve ours with freshly sliced onions, radishes, pretzels, and of course, beer....