Food and Recipes Entertaining Ideas & Tips The Elegant Easter Potluck By Patricia S York Patricia S York Patricia was the assistant food editor at Southern Living and worked with the Southern Living food team from 2006-2022. She contributed to articles about food, gardening, and pets. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 14, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Hector Sanchez Want to plan an everyone-pitches-in-meal that still looks stunning? Here's how 01 of 07 A Stress-Free Easter Feast Hector Sanchez It’s a scene that has been played out across the South for generations: a crowd of close friends and family gather together for a celebration that is centered around cooking and sharing signature dishes, from classic deviled eggs and cheesy casseroles to jiggly congealed salads and mile-high layer cakes. Known as a potluck, this type of impromptu, “no-rhyme-or-reason” get-together was historically a casual event—not a well-planned menu. Today’s hostess organizes a potluck with more attention to detail and less of that “just surprise us with something special” attitude. But despite the differences, the purpose behind these parties still rings true: gathering around the holiday table to enjoy delicious fare with people we love. Here, find our secrets for stress-free hosting, tips for being a good guest, and our favorite recipes for this Easter’s feast. 02 of 07 Asparagus, Spring Onion, and Feta Quiche Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Asparagus, Spring Onion, and Feta Quiche This elegant breakfast classic is full of fresh spring ingredients. Garnish with flat leaf parsley for a winning presentation. 03 of 07 Green Bean Potato Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Green Bean Potato Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette Potato salad gets a fresh and crunchy twist with bright flavors and lots of yummy texture. Make the Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette ahead of time for an easier assembly. 04 of 07 Creamy Spring Pasta Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Creamy Spring Pasta Bake Baked pasta gets a spring spin with baby sweet peas and ham. We love the crunchy, savory topping made with croutons and Parmesan cheese. 05 of 07 Champagne Punch Hector Sanchez Recipe: Champagne Punch Recipe: Mint-Lime-Champagne Punch Recipe: Blueberry-Lavender-Champagne Punch Recipe: Strawberry-Ginger-Champagne Punch While the simple Champagne Punch is tasty on its own, the fruity stir-ins add an extra flavorful touch. For a nonalcoholic option, have lemon-lime soda or seltzer water on hand. 06 of 07 Chocolate Truffle Pie with Amaretto Cream Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Pie with Amaretto Cream Start with refrigerated pie crusts to make prep for this pie a breeze. Slivered almonds mixed into the batter give each sweet bite a crunch. 07 of 07 Lemon Sherbet Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Lemon Sherbet Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting These citrus treats are too good to keep to yourself. Make an extra batch and bring to a friend for the sweetest surprise. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit