If you're bringing dips, why not make your own? They'll be healthier and more delicious than those you buy at the supermarket <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/karen-martinis-delish-dip-recipes-20131111-2xaoj.html?rand=1386717725569"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: Marcel Aucar
You don't want to be stuck in the kitchen rolling sushi at a pot-luck party. This is a cheat's version - tuna with ginger, mirin and avocado on rice crackers <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/tuna-with-ginger-mirin-and-avocado-20121123-29uxt.html?rand=1386717777750"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: Marina Oliphant
A festive gazpacho. Make this dish ahead and finish with some pretty zucchini flowers <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/festive-gazpacho-20121123-29wht.html?rand=1386717803443"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: Marina Oliphant
There are myriad ways you can serve meatballs - on white bread, covered with sauce or tossed through pasta <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/greek-meatballs-with-tomato-sauce-20130507-2j4fd.html"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: James Brickwood
This lentil dish will satisfy the vegans, vegos and gluten-free guests at the party <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/lentils-with-tamarind-sauce-20121123-29twx.html?rand=1386716908752"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: William Meppem
A delicious buffalo mozzarella lasagne that can be made ahead and re-heated upon arrival <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/buffalo-mozzarella-lasagne-20121123-29u8h.html"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: William Meppem
Bring some crusty bread to serve with this chicken and chorizo hot pot <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/chicken-and-chorizo-hot-pot-20121123-29uyx.html"><b>(recipe here).</b></a>. Photo: Marina Oliphant
A twist on the classic Greek spinach and cheese pie, spanakopita <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/filo-pie-with-greens-feta-and-pistachio-20130905-2t6ez.html"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: Marcel Aucar
Fattoush salad packs a flavour punch <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/fattoush-20121123-29uwy.html"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: Marina Oliphant
Slow-cook the ribs in advance in the oven and dress the fennel slaw when you arrive <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/remotecontrolled-ribs-20131017-2vnhc.html"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: Marcel Aucar
Tiramisu is a dessert that can be made ahead of time <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/tiramisu-20130204-2dt6t.html"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: William Meppem
A crowd-pleasing dessert that can be made ahead of time. Photo: William Meppem
Neil Perry's tiramisu. Photo: William Meppem
Tarts and quiches are a great pot luck option <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/pumpkin-and-goats-cheese-tart-20121123-29ukl.html"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: Quentin Jones
Satisfy sweet tooths with these marvellous make-ahead-of-time muffins <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/zucchini-coconut-and-macadamia-muffins-20130305-2fhk5.html?rand=1386722918531"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: Marina Oliphant
This simplified version of Portuguese tarts is perfect for parties <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/recipe/easy-portuguese-tarts-20121123-29x1s.html"><b>(recipe here).</b></a> Photo: Marina Oliphant
