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Summer might not officially be here yet, but this weekend marks the beginning of a time-honored warm-weather tradition: the summer potluck! Whether it’s a pool party, block party, or a just-because party, it seems like any free weekend is an opportunity for someone to play host.

While it’s perfectly fine to have chips and jarred salsa as your fall-back plan, it’s nice to have a few make-ahead dishes in your back pocket. From white bean-artichoke dip to juicy fried chicken, here are 25 of our most popular recipes. Ready or not, here summer comes!

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When you think about Italian wine, Puglia is not a region that comes to mind. Tuscany, yes. Veneto, Piedmont, Emilio Romano … but Puglia? Not so much. But Puglia is responsible for approximately 14 percent of Italy’s wine production and is the country’s second largest wine-producing region.

This statistic is slightly misleading, however, as only 3 percent of D.O.C. wines come from Puglia. What’s the difference? D.O.C. means controlled designation of origin and is a measure of quality. It excludes cooking wines, wines used for vinegar, and some table wines. And if you’ve tried wine from Puglia before, chances are, you were drinking some of those poor-quality wines.

But one winery, bringing together more than 1,000 growers and a female winemaker, is looking to change that.

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Potato chips are usually subjected to being served alongside sandwiches or eaten by the bagful at pool parties, but they actually can be one heck of a fancy snack to feature at your party — so much so that I guarantee guests will be raving about them. All the chips need are these five quick and easy upgrades.

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The Instant Pot is a perfect appliance for stew, coaxing flavor and tenderness out of meat and vegetables in a short amount of time. Instead of the typical beef and white potato stew, this recipe uses lamb and sweet potatoes, plus a bunch of spices, for a richly flavorful and comforting meal.

The sweetness of the potatoes is perfect with the slightly gamey flavor of lamb. After a short time in the Instant Pot, both the meat and sweet potatoes melt in your mouth like butter. Cinnamon, coriander, cumin, garlic and ginger all punch up the flavor but don’t overwhelm the dish.

This lamb and sweet potato stew doesn’t need anything more to be a full meal. However, roasted cauliflower and sautéed greens are nice sides.

Time in the Kitchen: 1 hour

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (15 ml)
• 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt (7. 5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (2.5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon cumin (5 ml)
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander (10 ml)
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 inches (5 cm) ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (15 ml)
• 1 cup bone broth (240 ml)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled (1.2 ml)
• Cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, cumin and coriander. Rub spice mixture all over the lamb. Let the seasoned lamb sit out while you chop and prep the other ingredients.

Press the “sauté” button on the Instant Pot. Add coconut oil. When oil is hot, add lamb in two separate batches and brown on all sides, then remove from the Instant Pot and set aside.

Lower the sauté heat and add onion (add more coconut oil if the pot seems dry). Sauté 3 to 5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add garlic, ginger and tomato paste. Sauté about 1 minute, mixing constantly.

Add bone broth and cinnamon stick. Add meat back to the pot. Seal and cook at high pressure for 25 minutes.

Let the pressure release/vent naturally. Open the lid and add the sweet potatoes (and saffron, if using).

Cook under high pressure for 10 minutes. This time, activate the quick release the valve.

Garnish with cilantro or parsley.

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This coleslaw is a classic. As in, the classic, with green cabbage, shredded carrots, and creamy dressing. If you’re looking for a solid, dependable coleslaw that promises to play nice with all the burgers and hotdogs at your next backyard party, then here it is.

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There is really no better vehicle for melted butter than the craggy dips and toasted peaks of an English muffin. I think we can all agree on this. Have you ever tried making them yourself? They’re surprisingly straightforward! And since the dough is best when made ahead and refrigerated overnight, they’ve become one of my favorite treats to make over long, lazy weekends.

Here’s a step-by-step recipe for making a batch of English muffins for you and anyone lucky enough to be invited to your table.

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Most weeknights I’m happy to stick with the usual dinners that cycle through my meal plan week after week, but once in a while I want that little something extra. Maybe because we’re having friends for dinner or my mom is in town, or I want to surprise my husband, or for no other reason than the fact that I want to treat myself.

Enter: everyday fast and fancy dinners. These meals check all the boxes for weeknight cooking, but still feel a little more special than your standard fare (without blowing your food budget on a single meal or needing to spend an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen). These five recipes will teach you all the tricks and show you how it’s done.

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