104 party recipes

Foolproof lasagna with ground beef in tomato sauce, layered with ricotta and mozzarella, then topped with a creamy parmesan béchamel for the crowning finish.

This easy party-perfect appetizer teams the flavors of Mexican and California cuisine in a lively dip.

Cranberry cocktail meatballs: ground beef bound with cornflake crumbs, briefly baked, then simmered in a sweet-tart cranberry-chili sauce. The classic holiday party appetizer.

Big-batch California brownies with walnuts and optional candied orange peel. Fudgy chocolate brownies that bake in two pans for parties, bake sales or freezer stock.

Pumpkin soup gently spiced with whole cloves, sweetened with honey, and finished with cream. Smooth, autumn-bright puréed soup that holds up overnight for make-ahead dinner parties.

Tender beef and onion meatballs glazed in a sweet chili sauce spiked with grape jelly and lemon juice. A retro party appetizer that hooks every guest from the first bite.

Tex-Mex guacamole made with ripe avocados, a can of Rotel tomatoes and chiles, Worcestershire, and a chill in the fridge to let the flavors meld. Crowd-feeding party dip for chips or tacos.

This keeps well and is excellent for a morning coffee party.

Keep your crockpot busy with this delicious cake that's perfect for a Christmas party!

Punchbowl Cake layers crumbled yellow cake, vanilla pudding, cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, bananas, coconut, and pecans in a stunning no-bake party dessert. A Southern crowd-pleaser that feeds a crowd.

Start a fiesta in your crockpot with this delicious side dish that is perfect to take with you to your next dinner party.

For your next dinner party, bring this decadent cake that's made with almonds and passionfruit.

Big-batch spaghetti and meatballs for feeding a crowd. Homemade tomato sauce and 48 baked meatballs that freeze beautifully. Easy to double or triple for potlucks and parties.

This succulent dish is made with savory beef, potatoes, okra and a variety of spices making it perfect for that Super Bowl party!

Provençal aioli platter: poached cod, beef carpaccio, blanched vegetables, baby potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs arranged around homemade garlic aioli. The summer party centerpiece.

This home-brew remains a favourite party drink in a Welsh household for both adults and children.