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The Church Potluck Supper Cookbook – 500+ Recipes for Community & Fellowship (2003)

The Church Potluck Supper Cookbook – 500+ Recipes for Community & Fellowship (2003)

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Title:
The Church Potluck Supper Cookbook
Publisher:
Adams Media
Author:
Elaine Robinson
Date:
2003 (First printing)
Dimensions:
9" x 8"
Condition:
Good (G)
Cover:
Softcover
Pages:
296 (500+ recipes)
ISBN:
9781580628389, 1580628389
Book genre:
Cookbook

Classic dishes from church suppers, fundraisers, picnics & community gatherings.

The Church Potluck Supper Cookbook gathers cherished recipes from church cooks across the country, celebrating the traditions of fellowship meals, bake sales, picnics, fundraisers, and community support. Compiled by Elaine Robinson, this collection reflects the heart of communal cooking—recipes meant to be shared, passed down, and served with generosity.

Inside are over 500 hearty, crowd‑pleasing recipes, including desserts like One‑Pan Chocolate Cake, Velvet Lunch Cupcakes, Peanut Butter Fudge, and Lemon Bars, along with savory favorites such as Wedding Soup, Corn Casserole, Barbecued Ribs, and Teriyaki Steak—far too many to list.

The softcover features a traditional white‑steepled church set against a bright blue sky, framed by a red‑and‑yellow checkered border reminiscent of a classic potluck tablecloth. It perfectly captures the spirit of small‑town gatherings and the warmth of shared meals. Good condition, with some shelf dust staining to the edges of the book block.

Author Biography

Elaine Robinson was born and raised on her grandparents’ East Texas farm and now lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with her husband of more than sixty years. She earned her English degree at age fifty and published her first novel at seventy‑five. Her writing has appeared in newspapers across Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, as well as in several magazines.

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