Italian Pot Luck Dinner

Join us for a scrumptious Italian themed potluck dinner after worship. Bring your appetite and a dish to share! Here’s some great ideas if you want to be creative.

1.  Lasagna: A classic baked pasta dish with layers of noodles, cheese, meat sauce, and béchamel sauce.
2.  Spaghetti and Meatballs: A simple and satisfying dish of long noodles tossed with tomato sauce and topped with juicy meatballs.
3.  Chicken Parmesan: A breaded chicken cutlet topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, served with pasta or salad.
4.  Tiramisu: A decadent dessert of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa powder.
5.  Tuscan Tortellini Salad: A delicious and easy to make salad with cheesy tortellini, salami, mozzarella, olives, peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, tossed in a tangy Italian dressing.
6.  Zesty Italian Pasta Salad: A vibrant and flavorful salad with spiral pasta, cheddar cheese, pepperoni, onion, peppers, olives, and a homemade Italian vinaigrette.
7.  Italian Meatball Buns: Soft rolls stuffed with savory Italian meatballs and cheese, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
8.  Garlic Cheese Flatbread: A crispy and cheesy flatbread with garlic butter and herbs, great for dipping or sharing.
9.  Chocolate Cannoli: Crispy pastry shells filled with rich chocolate and ricotta cream, sprinkled with pistachios and powdered sugar.
10.  Cherry Tomato and Basil Focaccia: A fluffy and aromatic bread topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and sea salt.
11.  Antipasto Kabobs: A fun and easy way to serve a variety of Italian appetizers on skewers, such as salami, cheese, olives, peppers, and artichokes.
12.  Traditional Lasagna: A hearty and flavorful lasagna recipe with ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic, parsley, marinara sauce, and cheese.
13.  Easy Italian Pasta Salad: A colorful and tasty salad with veggie pasta, cheese, pepperoni, onion, peppers, and Italian dressing.
14.  Italian Pinwheels: A crowd pleasing appetizer with salami, mozzarella, cream cheese, and spinach, rolled up in tortillas and sliced into bite sized pieces.
15.  Manicotti: A baked pasta dish with large tubes of pasta stuffed with cheese and spinach, covered with tomato sauce and more cheese.
16.  Eggplant Parmesan: A vegetarian version of chicken parmesan, with slices of eggplant coated in breadcrumbs and cheese, baked with tomato sauce.
17.  Panna Cotta: A smooth and creamy dessert made with gelatin, cream, sugar, and vanilla, topped with fruit or caramel sauce.
18.  Italian Brunch Torte: A savory and impressive dish with layers of bread, cheese, ham, salami, eggs, and pesto, baked in a springform pan.
19.  Pepperoni Pizza Spread: A cheesy and delicious dip with cream cheese, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella, served with crackers or breadsticks.
20.  Italian Wedding Soup: A comforting and hearty soup with meatballs, spinach, carrots, and pasta, in a chicken broth.
21.  Bruschetta: A classic Italian appetizer with toasted bread slices topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
22.  Caprese Salad: A simple and fresh salad with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar.
23.  Risotto: A creamy and rich rice dish cooked with broth, butter, cheese, and various additions such as mushrooms, asparagus, or shrimp.
24.  Baked Ziti: A cheesy and satisfying pasta dish with ziti noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and tomato sauce, baked until golden and bubbly.