5,061 pasty recipes

Parisian Sophisticates: almond-vanilla buttermilk cupcakes hollowed out and filled with airy chocolate truffle mousse, topped with toasted cake crumbs. Vintage tea-party fancy.

Toasted bread rounds topped with melted ham and cheddar, a dab of mango chutney, Parmesan, and a hit of paprika. Broiled until bubbly. A sweet-savory party appetizer ready in 15 minutes.

Bacon-wrapped rumaki with water chestnuts, pineapple, and bay scallops glazed in honey teriyaki sauce. A retro party appetizer that's crispy, sweet, and savory in one bite.

Slow cooker festive meatballs made with ground beef, deviled ham, allspice, and dill, finished in a sour cream gravy. A Scandinavian-style party meatball for crockpot entertaining.

Classic rumaki appetizer with chicken livers and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon, marinated in soy sauce with ginger and curry, then broiled until crispy. A retro cocktail party staple.

Smoked fish spread with mayonnaise, sweet pickles, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. A no-cook appetizer dip that chills for deep flavor, served with crackers or party breads.

No-cook tortilla rollups with cream cheese, ranch, chunky salsa, and cheddar on whole wheat tortillas. Chill, slice into pinwheels, and watch them vanish at any party.

Halloween chocolate spider treats made with melted chocolate chips, crunchy chow mein noodles, and M&M eyes. Three-ingredient no-bake party snack kids can make themselves.

Chicken tagine with pine nut couscous braises chicken thighs in a fragrant Moroccan spice blend with dried apricots and prunes, served over couscous scented with lemon zest and toasted pine nuts. A dinner-party-worthy North African main.

Frozen brandy smashes blend apricot brandy with citrus juice and simple syrup, scooped into frosty little balls. A boozy frozen treat that's a hit at holiday parties and summer cookouts alike.

Mini carrot cakes with chutney, coconut, walnuts, and warm spices baked in mini muffin tins. Topped with cream cheese frosting for bite-sized party treats.

Crispy toasted chow mein noodle snack tossed in butter, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce. A crunchy, savory party nibble baked in just 15 minutes.

Crunchy oyster crackers get tossed in ranch seasoning, dill, garlic, and lemon pepper, then toasted until golden for an addictive party snack that disappears faster than you can make it.

Italian antipasto tray assembly with rolled salami and cream cheese pinwheels, cherry tomatoes stuffed with horseradish-spiked tuna, olives, and cold cuts. A classic party platter roadmap.

An easy lamb canape: crisp celery-seed toast strips spread with a quick cooked-lamb-and-mayonnaise mixture and topped with pimiento. A smart, retro party bite for using up leftover roast lamb.

French gougere-style cheese brioche with Gruyere cheese and a hint of cayenne, baked into an oval ring. A classic choux pastry savory bread for cocktail parties and brunches.