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6 of the Easiest Potluck Dishes for People Who Hate to Cook

There's absolutely no heat required with these recipes, and all of the dishes look much more involved than they really are.
Coleslaw
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The Coleslaw from a Bag No One Ever Expected
Bagged coleslaw mix is a noncooking cook's best friend, but you can take the staple ingredient far beyond the typical mayonnaise dressing. This smart recipe uses Chinese five-spice powder, which is a blend of anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and ginger, to add a subtle, spicy-sweet note to the potluck classic.

Get the recipe: Red and Green Five-Spice Slaw
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Published 06/16/2014
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