The Church Potluck Supper Cookbook: Over 500 Hearty, Delicious Recipes for Friends, Family, and Community

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Summary: More than 500 hearty, delicious, easy-to-make dishes
Review: From Real New England Fish Chowder; Chilly-Night Chili; and Old Favorite Ham Loaf; to Hummingbird Cake; Lemon-Strawberry Punch; Stained-Glass Fruitcakes; and American Chop Suey for 25, The Church Potluck Supper Cookbook is a culinary celebration featuring more than 500 hearty, delicious, easy-to-make dishes suitable for family gatherings, meals with friends, as well as community and church suppers and cookouts.

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Summary: Simplistic recipes, Nice insight to church social events
Review: While I purchased this book for its recipes, I found myself more interested in the chapter introductions, which are lovely memories and helpful hints about church social (and of course, food-centered) functions such as bake sales, potlucks, funeral meals, etc. I found most of the recipes a little too plain for my taste (although there are a few gems), but the editorials are wonderful. Would be particularly helpful for someone who is getting involved with church life and who hasn't grown up in the church.