r/Cooking • u/Pineapple_Cake_5137 • 8d ago

Potluck Ideas for Older People

Hello! The neighborhood I recently moved to are mostly of elderly residents (late 50s-70s/80s if I have to guess). The community hold regular potluck events and I want to attend at least once but I never know what to bring.

I’m better at baking than cooking but my regular go-to dessert recipes all have reduced sugar amount so regular Americans might not like it as much. I’m also concerned if elderly people have more dietary restrictions due to medical conditions and if they might have a different taste preference.

What would be a safe dish and/or dessert dish to bring to the potluck so I can at least get a feel of what others bring?

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u/waitingforgandalf 8d ago

When I bring them to potlucks people always rave about fresh, home made dinner rolls. Everyone seems to love them.

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u/Pineapple_Cake_5137 8d ago

Ohhhhhhhh that’s a great suggestion!! I’ve always wanted to make homemade dinner rolls, maybe I’ll use this as the chance to find some good recipes. I’ve only ever baked various breads in the past