15 Globally Inspired Recipes of a Perfect Potluck

• [We’ve Really Missed Potlucks](#toc_item_0) • [Get cooking!](#toc_item_1) • [Immigrant Women Take Center Stage in New Book on American Food Culture](#toc_item_2) • [Read on](#toc_item_3) • [This Vegetarian Congee Is Restorative and Customizable](#toc_item_4) • [Comfort ahead](#toc_item_5) • [How to Fry Catfish to Crispy Perfection](#toc_item_6) • [Expert tips from a pitmaster](#toc_item_7) • [Nutella Makes These Baklava Roll-Ups Sing](#toc_item_8) • [Treat yourself](#toc_item_9) • [Make This Grape-Tarragon Spritzer](#toc_item_10) • [Try this mocktail](#toc_item_11) • [How to Make Coquito for the Holiday Season](#toc_item_12) • [¡Feliz Navidad!](#toc_item_13) [( [] [We’ve Really Missed Potlucks]( Whether it’s a family affair, a neighborhood Friendsgiving, or even the awkward office hang, we savor the chance to fill our plates with the creative dishes everyone brings to the table. This time of year means different things to different people, and we love experiencing those disparate memories, cultures, and stories through food. From tamale and sushi how-tos to recipes for crispy catfish and vegetarian congee to tips on mixing cocktails like a pro, and mastering grocery shopping and imperfect presentation, here’s how to throw your own globally inspired holiday party this year. [] [Get cooking!]( [( [ [( [] [Immigrant Women Take Center Stage in New Book on American Food Culture]( In his new book, Taste Makers, writer Mayukh Sen gives credit where credit is due. By profiling seven immigrant women chefs, he depicts their genuine struggles and contributions to what we know today as the American “melting pot.” One of these women is Chef Najmieh Batmanglij, who has been cooking and writing Iranian recipes for 40 years, through exile in France during the Iranian Revolution and eventual emigration to America. [] [Read on]( [( [( [] [This Vegetarian Congee Is Restorative and Customizable]( This deliciously starchy bowl of aromatics will glue you back together when and if you feel a bit undone from our current world of chaos. When probed for a congee memory from his past, James Beard nominee Brandon Jew speaks warmly about his mother’s recipe, a curative bowl that was loved so dearly that it's also served “at all holiday gatherings.” [] [Comfort ahead]( [( [( [] [How to Fry Catfish to Crispy Perfection]( There’s nothing better than a crispy piece of catfish on a slice of white bread—drizzled with hot sauce, of course. A true delicacy of the South, perfectly seasoned catfish makes appearances at fish frys, post-church gatherings, and at tons of restaurants all claiming theirs is the best. [] [Expert tips from a pitmaster]( [( [( [] [Nutella Makes These Baklava Roll-Ups Sing]( While classic baklava is delicious as is, it can be tedious to make as it requires layering each sheet of filo one-by-one and painting them with melted butter individually. The roll-up style simplifies this step, compared to the traditional stacking method. This recipe adds an amazing twist on the original flavors. [] [Treat yourself]( [( [( [] [Make This Grape-Tarragon Spritzer]( Activism is at the heart of everything Bryant Terry does. Whether it’s his cookbook writing, work as the chef-in-residence at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, or grassroots efforts with young people in New York City, he has made it his mission to educate the public about Black foodways. [] [Try this mocktail]( [( [( [] [How to Make Coquito for the Holiday Season]( It’s not the holidays in Puerto Rico without this traditional coquito drink. Coquito is a creamy coconut milk beverage that’s made especially for the holidays. It is like a Puerto Rican eggnog, only better. [] [¡Feliz Navidad!]( [( Thrillist Editorial - Favorable reviews cannot be bought. Read our [Terms & Conditions](, [Privacy Policy]( Delivered by Thrillist.com, 568 Broadway, Suite 507, New York, NY 10012 [212.966.2263]( Sent to {EMAIL}. Add themove@newsletter.thrillist.com to your safe-sender list so our emails get to your inbox. [View On The Web]( [Content Settings]( [Unsubscribe](