1,300 party recipes

Savory sherry cheese puffs: bite-size choux pastries filled with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, chopped green olives, and a splash of dry sherry. A retro cocktail-party appetizer.

Chopped black olives and canned clams stirred into sour cream with garlic powder and a kick of cayenne. Five minutes of effort, two hours in the fridge, and you've got a briny, creamy party dip.

Ham and cheese ball made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, smoked ham, and onion powder, rolled in chopped nuts. A no-cook party appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

Artichoke squares baked with chopped artichoke hearts, shredded cheddar, eggs, and oregano. Onion and garlic sauté in the artichoke marinade for extra depth. Great party appetizer.

Broiled pineapple fanned over crisp puff pastry rounds, pooled with a creamy pina colada sauce of coconut milk, rum, and egg yolks, dotted with strawberry syrup. Tropical dinner-party dessert.

Mini bacon cornbread muffins baked with real bacon fat, then piped with a spicy honey cream cheese and chive frosting. A savory bite-sized crowd-pleaser for parties.

A Cajun-style party punch made with Louisiana chicory coffee, bourbon, beaten eggs, and scoops of vanilla and coffee ice cream. Rich, boozy, and ready in 15 minutes flat.

Homemade fortune cookies cooked on a griddle, folded around a hand-written paper fortune, and cooled in muffin tins until crisp. A fun kids' project and a charming party favor for Chinese New Year.

Brandy Alexander punch made with vanilla ice cream, half-and-half, brandy, and creme de cacao. A creamy, boozy batch cocktail for parties and holiday gatherings.

Lime chicken strips marinated overnight in limeade concentrate, tequila, lime zest, and cloves, then baked until golden. A tangy, sweet-citrus party appetizer with a margarita-inspired kick.

Beef Cheese Ball: a vintage cream cheese spread blended with horseradish and chipped beef, then rolled in more chipped beef. Cocktail party classic, mixes in 10 minutes.

Ham and cheese crescent pinwheels rolled with thin-sliced ham, mustard, and American cheese, then sliced and baked into bite-sized party appetizers. Game day snack ready in 30 minutes from a tube of crescent dough.

No-bake blue cheese terrine with toasted hazelnuts, hard-boiled egg, and fresh herbs set in a radicchio-lined loaf tin. A make-ahead vegetarian appetizer that slices cleanly for parties.

Flank steak crostini: smoky grilled flank steak sliced thin over goat cheese, roasted red peppers, and fig jam on toasted baguette. An elegant, savory-sweet party appetizer.

Cream cheese and sour cream dip with fennel seeds, minced white onion, and paprika. A no-cook, make-ahead party dip with a subtle licorice twist.

Rack of lamb crusted with cracked black pepper, garlic, chervil, rosemary, and thyme, seared at high heat then roasted to a rosy medium-rare. Elegant enough for a dinner party, simple enough for any confident home cook.