Events & Gatherings Recipes

There’s always something to celebrate! Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, having a birthday party or heading to the stadium for a tailgate, we have the perfect event recipes right here.

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    The Best Coolers, According to Our Product Testing Team

    Our Product Testing Team tested 12 ice chests against each other to determine the best coolers. A whopping 240 pounds of ice and 96 hours later, we identified the six frigid winners.

    Hetal Vasavada’s Pumpkin Slab Pie with Cranberry Jam Swirl

    This pumpkin slab pie with cranberry jam swirl takes the best parts of the Thanksgiving dessert with pumpkin, spice and a...


    Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

    These peanut butter and jelly cookies turn the classic sandwich into a freshly baked treat. Soft peanut butter cookies are...


    Alex Bala’s Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels

    These homemade pretzels are golden, chewy and buttery. Whether you go classic with butter and salt, sweet with cinnamon sugar...


    Fried Apples and Onions

    6 reviews

    Fried apples and onions infuse their contrasting flavors into a sweet and savory side for everything from pork to winter...

    S’mores Cake

    With this s'mores cake, you can enjoy all the ooey-gooey goodness of everyone's favorite campfire treat without setting foot into...


    Chocolate Lava Cookies

    These rich chocolate lava cookies have a luscious molten chocolate fudge center that's decadent and divine.

    Presenting the Winners from Our ‘Party in a Pinch’ Recipe Contest

    Home cooks shared their quick recipes that get them out of the kitchen and into the heart of the party....


    Crunchy Cheesy Crisps

    I found a recipe in one of my cookbooks, which I've had for quite some time, and tweaked it to...


    Pimiento Thumbprint Shortbreads with Jam

    A twist on the classic jam-filled shortbreads, these savory and sweet treats are packed with flavor. Try mixing things up...


    Egg Puffs

    28 reviews

    Cheesy egg puffs baked in muffin tins are protein-packed, flavorful and perfectly portioned for solo breakfasts or group gatherings.

    Salted Caramel Cookies

    1 review

    Our salted caramel cookies combine homemade caramel and chocolate chunks with decadent brown-butter cookie base.


    Hot Apricot Chai Cocktail

    This lovely wintertime cocktail is a hit with my friends for its rich flavor and easy prep. I like to...


    Creamy Apricot Stuffed Dates

    These delightful date bites are ridiculously easy to create. They always hit the sweet spot, whether served as an appetizer...


    Hot Honey

    When you keep a jar of hot honey in your pantry, suddenly every charcuterie board, brunch plate and late-night snack...


    Crispy Party Bites

    These are so quick to make and are great as a bite-sized appetizer. Throughout the years, I have substituted different...

    Muffuletta Dip

    I love everything about a Muffuletta sandwich, so I just had to make it into a dip. It makes for...


    Orange Snow Balls

    2 reviews

    These snow balls are perfectly sweet with just a hint of tart orange flavor. Everyone loves them, and I always...


    Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

    13 reviews

    For the nights you crave a burger and a slice at the same time, bacon cheeseburger pizza is your ticket...


    Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes

    10 reviews

    This easy one-pan sausage, peppers and potatoes bake is a rustic, cozy meal that makes any weeknight feel special.


    Grinch Fruit Kabobs

    All you need to make healthy, festive Grinch fruit kabobs are skewers, fresh fruit and mini marshmallows.


    Waffled Grilled Cheese

    Waffled grilled cheese is the crispy, melty and savory upgrade you and your waffle maker have been waiting for.


    Tahini Brownies

    1 review

    If you’ve never baked with tahini or halva before, these tahini brownies are a great introduction.


    Puppy Chow Bars

    These puppy chow bars are a fun take on the classic lunchbox treat we all know and love. Each bar...


    Magic Cookies

    5 reviews

    Magic cookies transform the famous seven-layer bars into individual cookies chock-full of coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch, cashews and more.

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    Godfather Cocktail

    If you love Scotch, you need to try a classic Godfather cocktail.


    Hot Honey Peach Pasta Salad

    Celebrate fresh peach season with this sweet and spicy hot honey peach pasta salad. It'd be perfect for a picnic!


    Smashed Zucchini Dip

    Smashed zucchini dip is a take on the eggplant spread called baba ganoush, but with a different main ingredient. It's...


    Sourdough Brownies

    Sourdough brownies are some of the fudgiest bars you'll ever taste.


    Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

    Our bakery-style vegan pumpkin muffins recipe uses canned pumpkin and a duo of cinnamon and nutmeg for deep flavor. Each...


    Everything Bagel Stuffing

    1 review

    This everything bagel stuffing recipe puts a fun, hearty twist on traditional stuffing. It features chewy cubed bagels, plenty of...