5,061 pasty recipes

A three-ingredient cocktail party dip blending Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and Drambuie Scotch liqueur. Whisked together in minutes, it's a sophisticated match for chilled shrimp and crudités.

Tea and fruit nectar punch with simple syrup and soda water. Use peach, mango, pear, or apricot nectar for a fizzy, refreshing party drink. Chill before serving.

Vodka slush made with orange juice, lemonade, tea, and simple syrup, frozen overnight into a scoopable boozy slush. A big-batch party drink that stays perfectly slushy.

Filled lemon cookies sandwich thin, buttery shortbread rounds with a bright lemon filling. Slice-and-bake icebox dough with a tea party finish dusted in powdered sugar.

Molded chocolate mousse set in a loaf pan with gelatin, coffee, rum, and whipped egg whites for lift. Sliceable dinner-party dessert topped with vanilla whipped cream.

Madras dip with curry powder, sour cream, diced hard-boiled eggs, and grated vegetables blended smooth. A tangy, curry-spiced party dip served cold with corn chips.

Crustless chocolate decadence cheesecake delivers truffle-like richness in every bite. Topped with Kahlua whipped cream and chocolate curls, the showpiece dessert for dinner parties and birthdays.

Orange gelatin dessert ring made with sweet white wine and apricot syrup, filled with fresh apricots, grapes, and banana. A retro molded dessert for parties and holidays.

Lamb rib chops broiled under a rosemary-garlic quince jelly glaze. A 15-minute dinner-party main with a sweet-savory lacquer that caramelizes under the broiler.

Halloween jack-o'-lantern pizza for kids' parties. Pepperoni borders, olive eyes, and green pepper grins on a cheesy mozzarella-cheddar base. Bakes in under 30 minutes.

Sesame curried walnuts toasted in sesame oil with curry powder, sesame seeds, and a lemon-hot sauce glaze. An addictive spiced nut snack or cocktail party appetizer.

Hot crabmeat dip baked with cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until bubbly and gooey. Just 4 ingredients and 30 minutes for an easy party appetizer.

Crispy bread-cup croustades filled with baby shrimp in a Swiss cheese sauce with lemon zest and Worcestershire. Makes 3 to 4 dozen freezer-friendly party bites.

Sassy onion dip with whipped cream cheese, sour cream, chili sauce, and onion soup mix. A creamy, tangy party dip with a spicy kick, ready in minutes.

Pesto pizza appetizer with homemade basil pesto, pine nuts, and Parmesan on pre-made pizza shells. Bakes in just 5 minutes for a quick, fragrant party snack.

Creamy kidney bean dip spiked with green chilis, red pepper flakes, garlic, and melted cheddar cheese. Serve warm with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.