I wrote my book, Modern Potluck, to give cooks some fresh recipe ideas that are more in line with the ways many of us aspire to eat today. While the food world obsessed over farmers market produce, house-fermented sauerkraut, sprouted-grain breads, and za'atar, people still turned to the same old ramen salads (those curious 'Asian' slaws with broken instant ramen noodles) and green bean casseroles for bring-a-dish gatherings.
As I thought about potlucks, I realized it was a genre in serious need of an update. Essentially, I started hosting more potlucks. If I wanted to maintain a social life, I discovered, I'd need to ask friends to share some of the work. When my daughter was born, four years ago, hosting my usual dinner party-you know, the kind that involves shopping and cooking all day-became nearly impossible. She's joining us today to share some of the best tips and tricks she picked up while working on her book. Please welcome Kristin Donnelly, author of the new Modern Potluck cookbook.
