467 party recipes

Strawberry fool with crushed berries folded into whipped cream and sour cream, drizzled with a spiced port wine syrup. The classic English dessert updated for summer dinner parties.

Crispy phyllo triangles stuffed with spiced lamb, raisins, pine nuts, and warm cinnamon-cumin-allspice. A Middle Eastern-inspired appetizer that bakes lighter than fried, perfect for parties.

Fudgy chocolate brownie cookies topped with pastel-colored frosting and sugar crystals. Loaded with semisweet chocolate chips and finished with rainbow icing for a festive, party-ready treat.

Empanaditas are bite-sized pork turnovers stuffed with Monterey Jack, brown mustard, and red pepper flakes, baked until golden. Party-ready with salsa or chili sauce for dipping.

Flowerpot desserts layer yellow cake, ice cream, and golden meringue in clay pots with real flower stems poking through the top. A showstopping party trick that looks wild and tastes like baked Alaska.

Chocolate mocha mousse: a French-style chocolate mousse with strong coffee, butter, egg yolks, and clouds of whipped cream and stiff egg white. The classic dinner-party finale, made the proper way.

Roast beef tortilla roll-ups with bacon horseradish dip and crisp lettuce, sliced into pinwheels. A no-cook appetizer or lunch that chills ahead and cuts clean for party platters.

French onion dip from just two ingredients: sour cream stirred with a packet of onion soup mix. The classic creamy, savory party dip for chips and veggies, ready in two minutes.

Cheese puffs made from choux pastry, light and airy bites packed with sharp cheddar, baked golden and crisp outside, tender within. A French gougere-style appetizer for any party.

Deviled eggs upgraded with sharp cheddar cheese spread, Dijon mustard, scallions, and pimentos. A cheesy herbed twist on the classic Easter and party appetizer that disappears off the platter.

Homemade fortune cookies: thin crisp wafers cooked on a skillet, folded around your own paper fortunes while still pliable. A party project for Lunar New Year or kids' birthdays.

Cranberry-cherry cooler: a blender-quick punch of tart cranberry juice, bright orange juice, and cherry drink mix served over ice. Ten minutes, four ingredients, party-ready pitcher drink.

Classic French-style chocolate mousse with semi-sweet chocolate, whipped cream, beaten eggs, and a splash of crème de cacao. Silky, airy, and rich enough for any dinner party.

Artillery Punch - a historic large-batch party punch with rye whiskey, Jamaican rum, brandy, red wine, Benedictine, strong black tea, and citrus. Makes 25-30 cups, handle with care.

Super easy mini cheesecakes use a vanilla wafer as the instant crust and bake right in the muffin tin. Five ingredients, foolproof, and individually portioned for parties or potlucks.

Two-ingredient cream cheese salsa dip that takes 10 minutes to make. Creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy, served cold with tortilla chips. The easiest party dip you'll ever make.