There’s just something about an August potluck—paper plates bending under the weight of baked corn casserole, tangy potato salad, and that one gooey dessert you swore you’d only have a small piece of.

Potlucks are such a wonderful way to entertain but still enjoy the party yourself and save a little money, too. Most of the time, if I'm doing a potluck barbecue-style, I will provide one or two ...