Cook a meal … together.
Your friend is a pro at grilling salmon, and your other gal pal makes delectable red velvet cupcakes. So combine these forces a la Captain Planet, and put together an unbeatable meal. And don’t just make it a potluck—cook the dishes together. You’ll be able to swap cooking tips, and catch up while the food is in the oven.

If you’re looking for something you can bring to the table, check out these recipes for Tomato-Cilantro Salsa, Pad Thai with Shrimp and Espresso Chocolate Walnut Brownies which are always crowd pleasers.