Church Suppers & Potluck Favorites: Recipes From Small-town America Harvest Book

Discover the heart and soul of small-town America—one comforting recipe at a time.Church Suppers & Potluck Favorites is a warm, generous celebration of the dishes that bring communities together, inspired by the fellowship halls, ward kitchens, and hometown gatherings that shaped author Emma Leigh Carter’s life across Utah, Idaho, and the rural American West.Whether you grew up attending church potlucks or simply love classic comfort food, this cookbook offers 60 time-honored, crowd-pleasing recipes designed to feed family, friends, and neighbors with ease.Inside this nostalgic, heartwarming collection, you’ll find:• Classic Potluck FavoritesFrom Homestyle Meatloaf Minis and Sweet & Smoky Baked Beans to the most reliable Baked Mac and Cheese, these dishes always disappear fast at any gathering.• Casseroles Everyone Asks ForFuneral Potatoes, Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole, Cheesy Ham & Noodle Bake—these humble, comforting casseroles hold generations of tradition and will quickly become staples in your own home.• Big-Batch Salads & Sharing BowlsEnjoy beloved church-supper classics like Amish Broccoli Bacon Salad, Creamy Mandarin Orange Jell-O Salad, and Sweet Coleslaw for 20.• Cozy Soups & Sunday Dinner ClassicsWarm up with hearty Beef & Barley Stew, Creamy Potato Corn Chowder, Slow Roasted Pot Roast, or Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken—perfect for feeding a crowd.• Homemade Breads, Rolls & Pioneer Day TraditionsBake up skillet cornbread, Dutch oven biscuits, honey-butter scones, and old-fashioned fry bread—recipes that honor the rich heritage of small-town and pioneer cooking.• Desserts That Steal the ShowChocolate Sheet Cake, Lemon Lush, Strawberry Pretzel Delight, and No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars bring the nostalgic charm of a church dessert table right into your kitchen.• Picnic & Potluck Party HitsDeviled eggs, sliders, snack mixes, and fruit salads designed for easy packing, outdoor gatherings, and summer celebrations.With easy steps, familiar ingredients, and no-fuss methods, this cookbook is ideal for:✔ Potlucks✔ Church suppers and ward gatherings✔ Family reunions✔ Funeral dinners or meal trains✔ Holiday parties✔ Busy weeknight meals✔ Anyone who loves small-town comfort foodYou’ll also find four thoughtful appendices on cooking for a crowd, potluck etiquette, pantry essentials, and the fascinating history of American church suppers across many faith traditions.Whether you’re preparing a dish for a community event or simply craving the flavors you remember from childhood, Church Suppers & Potluck Favorites will guide you with warmth, practicality, and heartfelt tradition. Open these pages and rediscover the joy of sharing food with the people who matter most.