Easy recipe idea for a potluck?

i have a potluck to go to next monday and ive gotta bring something. so what is something simple and easy to make for about 20 people or so? (it can have chicken or be vegetarian)


i'm probably going to have to make it the night before because i've got work all day monday.





any little suggestions are appreciated, could be dessert as well. any online recipes would be amazing! thanksEasy recipe idea for a potluck?
a well prepared bake ziti is always a hit.





it reheats well, and is good for everyone. if you leave the meat out, making a separate thing of sauce and meat balls can work for the people that like meat with their zitiEasy recipe idea for a potluck?
Chocolate Strawberries --











INGREDIENTS


5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped


1 pint fresh strawberries with leaves











DIRECTIONS


In a microwave-safe bowl, or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, cook chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Holding berries by the stem, dip each one in molten chocolate, about three-quarters of the way to the stem. Place, stem side down, on wire rack and chill in refrigerator until hardened.








^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^鈥?br>







Graham Streusel Coffee Cake --











INGREDIENTS


1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs


3/4 cup packed brown sugar


3/4 cup chopped pecans


1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon


2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted


1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix


1/2 cup confectioners' sugar


1 tablespoon milk











DIRECTIONS


Combine the first five ingredients; set aside. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the graham cracker mixture. Carefully spoon the remaining batter on top. Sprinkle with the remaining graham cracker mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over cake.








^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^鈥?br>







Beef Brisket on Buns --











INGREDIENTS


1/2 teaspoon ground ginger


1/2 teaspoon ground mustard


1 (5 pound) fresh beef brisket


2 cups water


1 cup ketchup


1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce


2 tablespoons brown sugar


2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)


1 teaspoon chili powder


18 sandwich buns, split (optional)











DIRECTIONS


Combine the ginger and mustard; rub over brisket. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 2 hours.


Let stand for 20 minutes. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Place in a foil-lined 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Liquid Smoke if desired and chili powder; pour over meat. Cover tightly with foil; bake 3 hours longer or until tender. Serve on buns if desired.
One Step Lasagna with Sausage and Basil





3/4 pound lean ground beef





1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed





1 (26-ounce) jar thick spaghetti or marinara sauce





1 1/2 cups water





1/2 cup chopped fresh basil





1 (1-pound) box lasagna noodles





1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese





1 pound mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated





1 cup grated Parmesan cheese





Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute beef and sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up meats with back of spoon, about 4 minutes. Transfer meats to bowl.





Combine spaghetti sauce, water and basil in large bowl. Spread 1 1/2 cups sauce mixture in bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange 1/3 noodles, slightly overlapping if necessary, atop sauce. Spread half of ricotta over noodles. Sprinkle with half of mozzarella cheese, half of meat mixture and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top with 1 1/2 cups sauce. Repeat layering with noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, meats and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange remaining noodles over. Spoon remaining sauce over, covering completely. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil. Place on baking sheet.





Bake until noodles are tender and lasagna is heated through, about 1 hour. Uncover; let stand 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Rewarm covered in 350 degrees oven about 45 minutes.) Cut lasagna into squares and serve.





Serves 6 to 8.
we make Veggie pizza its good,





you get about 2 cans of the crescent rolls (do not make them into that shape) roll them out on the pan bake it for as long as it says,





take one package(8oz) cream cheese 1 cup mayo and some dill weed mix all that in a bowl,





get onion (we use red) get broccoli and cauliflower cut so they are smaller (bite size kinda for both)





then let your dough cool and then add your cream cheese mayo and then add the veggies and then cut (its better cold)
Baked pasta with Sausages or Baked chicken. You can find easy recipes online. Or if you have a crock-pot, you can make chili.