8 Stress Free Office Holiday Party Potluck Dishes
Here are 8 office holiday party potluck dishes that are easy to make in bulk, requires little reheating, and fits a variety of dietary restrictions. I used to be a corporate girlie, and office holiday parties was a great time for me to share my love of food with my coworkers! Whether your coworkers are dairy-free, vegan, or sensitive to allergens, there’s something here they will enjoy.
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Holiday Party Dishes
- Golden Shallot Shredded Chicken Cucumber Salad
- Dairy-Free Curry Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
- 5 Ingredient Honey Garlic Potatoes โ Gamja Jorim
- Spicy Turkey Chow Mein
- Taiwanese Deep Fried Sweet Potato Balls (3 Ingredients!)
- Nut Free Sesame Pesto Pasta Salad
- Taiwanese Honey Castella Cake
- Spicy Tuna & Creamy Crab Sushi Bake
- Try These Dishes For Holiday Hosting and Potlucks!
Golden Shallot Shredded Chicken Cucumber Salad
This Golden Shallot Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Cucumber Salad is a quick, aromatic, and savory dish that is easy to make in bulk, and uses cheap and healthy ingredients. I love making this salad for parties because holiday foods can be heavy, but this is so fresh and so universally loved! The cucumber is crunchy and the chicken is perfectly fragrant and delicious. It stores well in the office fridge, and doesn’t require reheating. It works well as a simple salad, but you can make it more filling with some pasta or glass noodles.
- 2 cups leftover Rotisserie chicken
- 1 whole cucumber
- 1 carrot, optional
- 2.5 tbsp Four Season Scallion Sauce
- 2 tbsp Golden Shallot Oil
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ยฝ tsp white pepper
- 1.5 tbsp sesame seeds
Dairy-Free Curry Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
This Dairy-Free Curry Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta is most comforting and diet-friendly dish to bring to your next office party! Everyone loves pasta, but this creamy pasta has a kick of curry to make things a llittle interesting. This fully vegan Butternut Squash pasta sauce doesn’t use nuts and dairy, so it’s an inclusive dish for all diets. It has a beautiful golden color and aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and rosemary bring warmth and excitement to the table – the perfect cold weather party dish.
- 1 medium butternut squash halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 large onion roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sweet curry powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup coconut milk full fat
- 1 lb pasta your choice, like penne or fettuccine
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
5 Ingredient Honey Garlic Potatoes โ Gamja Jorim
This Asian Honey Garlic Potatoes, inspired by Korean banchan Gamja Jorim, is a simple one-pot recipe thatโs sweet, savory, vegetarian-friendly, and ALWAYS a crowd-pleaser at parties. This dish takes 5 ingredients – and you already have them in your pantry! There’s no nuts, dairy, or meat – and yummy for all ages. These fluffy, sweet-and-savory potatoes travels well, can be served at room temperature. It’s the perfect last-minute office holiday party dish: easy to make in bulk in very little time. If there will be kids at this office holiday party – consider making these Korean Honey Potatoes!
- 1lb of Baby Potatoes (cut into halves)
- 4 cloves of Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup of Water
- 6 tbsp of Soy Sauce
- 4 tbsp of Honey
- 1 tbsp of Sesame Seeds
Spicy Turkey Chow Mein
If you have tons of leftover turkey to eat, bring some Spicy Turkey Chow Mein to the office. It’s a creative and flavorful way to turn your leftover turkey into an easy entree for a group gathering. This chow mein takes 30 minutes to make – and will use up all your leftover turkey. The combination of savory turkey, crunchy vegetables, and spicy-tangy sauce makes these noodles addicting, so don’t be surprised if your co-workers ask you for the recipe! Ran out of turkey? No problem – grab some rotisserie chicken!
- 450g of Egg Chow Mein Noodles
- ยฝ Carrot (sliced)
- ยผ Cabbage (sliced)
- 5 stalks of Celery (cut into thin strips)
- ยฝ Large Onion (sliced)
- 3 Stalks of Green Onion (2-inch pieces)
- 2 cups of Leftover Turkey (shredded)
- 3 tbsp of Turkey Oil (optional)
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp of Soy Sauce
- 2.5 tbsp of Oyster Sauce
- 1 tbsp of Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp of Sugar
- 3 tbsp of Black Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp of Black Pepper
- 1.5 tbsp of Chili Oil
Taiwanese Deep Fried Sweet Potato Balls (3 Ingredients!)
Taiwanese Deep Fried Sweet Potato Balls (ๅฐ็็) are a beloved night market treat – AND a great addition to any office party. They are crispy outside, soft and chewy inside, and easy to make at home with just yam, sweet potato flour, and sugarโthe perfect gluten-free, vegan dessert! It’s simple to make in bulk, fun to eat, and easy to transport. They have a fluffy, airy texture that feels like a lighter doughnut hole – so they’re sure to be a crowd pleaser.
- 250g of Japanese Yam
- 2-3 tbsp Sugar
- 90g of Sweet Potato Flour/Tapioca Starch (use this brand!)
Nut Free Sesame Pesto Pasta Salad
This Nut Free Sesame Pesto Pasta Salad is my most refreshing allergy-friendly recipe. Packed with fresh veggies, this pesto pasta salad is healthy – but so tasty. You can serve this salad cold, so it’s easy to keep in the work fridge. This pesto dressing uses sesame instead of the traditional pine nuts, so there’s no worries for those with nut allergies. This salad is so easy to make, you can whip up a large batch right before work. Or, make it the night before and let the flavors absorb overnight.
- 12 oz Pasta
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 2 cans of Corn
- 4 stalks Green Onions
Pesto
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 6-8 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt to taste
Taiwanese Honey Castella Cake
This Taiwanese Honey Castella Cake looks simple – but is a tasty sweet treat that will impress your co-workers! It’s easy to make a large pan – and cut into smaller pieces for a large group to share. This cake is moist, bouncy, and delicious. It stores well in room temperature too – so you can make it ahead of time. To make this cake EXTRA SPECIAL, you can also add fresh fruits and whipped cream as toppings. You might want to grab your piece of cake first, because this Honey Castella Cake won’t last long at the holiday party.
- 8 Eggs (separate egg white and egg yolks)
- 130 g of Cake Flour
- Butter โ 130g
- Milk โ 130g
- 2.5 tbsp of Honey
- 1 tbsp of Vanilla
- 130 g of Sugar
Spicy Tuna & Creamy Crab Sushi Bake
Making Spicy Tuna & Creamy Crab Sushi Bake for the next office potluck is a great way to get everyone involved! Itโs fun seeing everyone putting together their own sushi bake bites. The Spicy Tuna and Creamy Crab gives the group a space to discuss what they like better. It’s the most social office party food!
If you assemble everything the day before, you’ll have a delicious Sushi Bake to broil in the morning and take to the office. Served with sheets of crispy seaweed, this sushi bake can be enjoyed with hands or forks. It uses simple ingredients, and is fully cooked, so there’s no worries about raw seafood. If seafood is not for you, it’s easy to switch them out with other proteins, like chicken or tofu!
Creamy Crab
- ยฝ lb Imitation Crab
- ยผ cup Japanese Mayo
- 1 tbsp Ponzu Sauce
- 2 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Masago
Spicy Tuna
- 2 cans Tuna soaked in oil
- 3 tbsp Japanese Mayo
- 1 tbsp Korean Chili Paste
- 1 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Try These Dishes For Holiday Hosting and Potlucks!
