7,674 wedding recipes

Beer, sausage, and cheddar soup melts sharp aged cheddar into a beer-laced broth with sausage chunks and a mirepoix base. Wisconsin pub-style soup served with crusty bread.

Chilled winter vegetable salad with blanched kale, julienned leeks, and sliced carrots served over a tangy garlic yogurt dressing with red wine vinegar.

Competition-style smoked pork ribs with a paprika-heavy dry rub and a from-scratch vinegar-molasses BBQ sauce aged 2-6 weeks. Low and slow over hickory for 5 hours.

Hearty Halloween soup with ground turkey, red potatoes, tomatoes, and vermicelli in an herbed broth with turkey gravy. A warming one-pot meal for a chilly October night.

I made this for my bridge club. All eight gals including me loved it. The other seven asked for the recipe. It's easy to make and delicious. The lemon and fresh basil add a lot to the recipe. Interestingly enough, Kraft doesn't have this on their recipe web site even though it's one of their recipes.

Peruvian potato and chicken platter: poached chicken and potatoes built into a colorful spread with hard-boiled eggs, bell pepper strips, green olives, and chunky salsa.

Fennel risotto with pistachios, red bell pepper, and Parmesan stirred into creamy arborio rice. An elegant vegetarian main or side with a subtle anise warmth.

Roasted Cornish hens stuffed with brown rice, pineapple, currants, and macadamia nuts, basted in a sweet red pepper jelly glaze with crystallized ginger. A showpiece dinner for entertaining.

Crustless artichoke quiche with marinated artichoke hearts, sharp cheddar, scallions, and a touch of hot sauce. A make-ahead brunch bake that cuts into squares for easy serving.

A succulent and scrumptious chicken salad made with chopped celery, slivered almonds and swiss cheese.

Cuban-style black beans and rice with sofrito of onion, garlic, and green pepper, finished with a splash of vinegar, hot sauce, and honey. Served with a tableside oil-and-vinegar drizzle.

Gaslight Restaurant peppercorn dressing with Parmesan, cracked black pepper, garlic, Worcestershire, and hot sauce in a mayo base. A bold, restaurant-style dressing you can make at home.

Crispy golden calzones stuffed with wilted spinach, roasted red peppers, oil-cured olives, and gooey smoked mozzarella. Vegetarian, uses store-bought dough, and bakes in just 15 minutes.

Scalloped oysters and chicken: browned chicken breast layered with plump oysters, buttery cracker crumbs, white wine cream sauce, and a splash of bitters. A retro holiday-worthy casserole.

Crockpot Thai red curry shrimp simmers coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, and red curry paste with cauliflower and sweet peppers, then adds tender shrimp at the very end. An easy, lighter slow cooker curry that's big on flavor.

Old-fashioned oyster pie with freshly shucked oysters, scallions, butter, and a splash of Tabasco baked in a flaky double-crust pastry until golden.