Events & Gatherings Recipes

I made these for our staff Christmas party last year; they were such a hit that I was flooded with...

These gooey-sweet treats are great for dressing up the tree with a little more than the classic popcorn string. And...

This pretzel sticks recipe makes wonderful chewy pretzels that taste incredible when they're still warm from the oven. They're also...

Nachos you can feel good about! This meaty topping has less fat and sodium than typical nacho beef because you...

Christmas fudge will be the richest and most decadent treat you’ll make this holiday season. Set the squares out on...

These peppermint kiss cookies bake up a batch of festive cheer in just four simple steps.

A wonderful sweet and spicy aroma wafts from the slow cooker as this fragrant and flavorful chai tea cooks. —Crystal...

Port is a sweet red wine that's often served as a dessert beverage, but it adds a deep flavor to...

Honey, maple syrup and vanilla coat this wonderfully crunchy treat that is fantastic no matter how you serve it—on its...

My husband likes the ham and cheese sandwich known as the Monte Cristo. I based this casserole on the sandwich,...

Tangy, spiced tomato relish is a delicious preserved condiment that you can enjoy until next summer's bumper tomato crop. Serve...

Welcome the most wonderful time of the year with a batch of these festive peppermint meltaways.

This cranberry cream cheese spread takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, and it can prepped hours or even days...

Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste,...

With just five basic ingredients, this wonderfully tangy punch couldn't be much simpler to stir together. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California

I had this at a bed-and-breakfast years ago. The owners were kind enough to give me the recipe, and I've...

I dress up apple cider using lemonade, orange juice, honey and spices for a new version of the classic fall...

This is one of our entertaining mainstays. It complements most meals and is so easy to prepare and dress up...

Take a decadent family fave, add in a variety of vegetables, and you've got a dinner worth being excited about:...

This recipe has been a real hit with family and friends of Melody Michaelis in Sycamore, Illinois. "It's simple, deliciously...

A friend called and asked me for a special recipe that he could serve at his daughter's wedding brunch. I...

This recipe came about one night when I was trying to think of a new and different snack to serve...

Juicy, saucy barbecue chicken is a highlight of any grilling season. Cut up whole chickens for the best quality pieces,...

Beer dip combines all the best things for party food: a creamy dip, ranch dressing, lots of cheese and, of...

These slow-cooker fajitas are just about the easiest way to get dinner on the table. Be sure to serve them...

After receiving this recipe from a friend several years ago, I made it for our family Christmas party. It's now...

Putting together your St. Patrick's Day feast? Make sure there's room for colcannon, one of Ireland's most famous potato dishes,...

These warm, gooey, indulgent banana chocolate chip cookies can be made in just 35 minutes. Bake a batch of three...

These tasty morsels are perfect with almost any egg dish or as finger foods party guests can just pick up...