1,867 pasti recipes

Silky double-boiler polenta topped with a melting slice of tangy Gorgonzola and a swirl of butter. This elegant Italian side dish is simple enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for dinner parties.

Elegant sherried baked fruit with layered pineapple, peaches, apricots, cherries, and spiced apple rings in a buttery brown sugar and sherry sauce. Serves 20 for buffets and dinner parties.

Killer bread piles parmesan-mayo topping spiked with Cajun spice, basil, and oregano on a toasted buttered loaf. A party appetizer puffed golden under the broiler.

Shrimp and spicy black bean spread on crackers with jalapeño, lime, garlic, and cilantro. Easy make-ahead party appetizer from the pantry.

Creamy chile dip made with sour cream, diced green chiles, and ranch dip mix. Only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for a cool, tangy, mildly spicy party dip.

A patriotic salute to classic cheesecake, this party-sized dessert is decked out with blueberry and raspberry stars and stripes.

Fruity sherbet punch with Hawaiian punch, frozen lemonade, orange juice, and ginger ale. A fizzy, crowd-pleasing party punch that comes together in 15 minutes flat.

Creamy coffee punch with vanilla ice cream floats, sweetened coffee-milk base, whipped cream, and freshly grated nutmeg. A Southern-style punch bowl dessert drink for parties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ghoul-Ade Halloween drink with green lemonade and jiggly cherry gelatin "gopher guts" floating inside. A spooky, fun party drink for kids that's easy to make.

Classic Shirley Temple mocktail with soda water, grenadine syrup, an orange slice, and a maraschino cherry. The original non-alcoholic party drink for all ages.

Ranch oyster cracker mix with fish crackers, nuts, dill, lemon pepper, and garlic, baked low and slow until crispy. A classic party snack ready in 30 minutes that stores well in an airtight container.

Mahogany chicken wings lacquered with hoisin, plum sauce, and soy until glossy dark brown, paired with bright Thai-style green papaya salad. Bold sweet-salty-tangy contrast for a party platter.