Events & Gatherings Recipes

The bountiful potluck at our annual family reunion includes favorites such as this salad. You can substitute Italian dressing or...

These rich bite-size squares taste creamier than store-bought peanut butter cups. Since they're made on the stove, there's no need...

“This is my all-time favorite soup. I love make big batches and freeze some for later. This hearty dish reminds...

This easy-to-prepare main dish meal has proven popular with dinner guests of all ages—and especially teenagers. You'll find the Southwest-style...

This easy coleslaw is great because it lasts refrigerated so long. The longer you let it marinate, the better it...

Colorful corn salsa is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It’s an easy accompaniment to an outdoor...

Chicken Church Casserole is a stick-to-your-ribs dish that's a favorite at church luncheons, reports Charlotte Pizio of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

This is my husband's favorite dessert, and it's a perfect dish for a crowd, too.

This pecan bar recipe won first place at a cookie contest held where I work. These rich bars really capture...

Black-eyed peas are a good-luck tradition for New Year's Day...but my family is so fond of this recipe, I make...

I wanted something special to take to a church potluck, so I invented these layered treats. They are great for...

"You won't be able to eat just one of these!" assures Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. "So make several...

I like to use my homemade stewed tomatoes and pizza sauce in this recipe. It's the perfect chili—not too spicy....

Easy-to-make bars from Margery Richmond in Fort Collins, Colorado are perfect family reunion fare! They hold up in hot weather,...

I prepare these in advance and freeze them for a quick dinner later, or to share with a friend or...

I am a native Texan, and this is the best chili recipe I've ever tasted—it's meaty and spicy. I'd make...

“This is always a hit when my husband and I bring them to parties. They're especially great for sporting events...

When friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe just for them. These comforting baked bundles...

Hazel Baldner of Austin, Minnesota says most folds can't eat just one of these rich gooey bars. "They taste just...

My mother made this candy for years using several kinds of nuts. Then I was married and my husband raised...

"I created this easy reduced-fat take on cheesecake for my mom, who loves chocolate but not the calories," reports Theresa...

This fresh-tasting, flavorful main dish is well-received when I cook it for church suppers. It's a colorful mixture of traditional...

Everyone enjoys fudge, especially around the holidays, so I created this easy recipe. Store it in the refrigerator for a...

Pizza lovers will adore this quick-and-easy dip. If you’re serving picky eaters, keep the black olives on the side. Cheri...

Cherries are a major crop in New York. Each year, a cherry recipe contest is held to celebrate George Washington's...

I used to be the cafeteria manager at a grade school and these bars were always a hit.

Every bite of this corn cake is moist and tasty, thanks to the secret ingredient: a can of cream-style corn....

I received this recipe from a friend about 15 years ago. It's a nice surprise for ketchup lovers, and so...

Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken is my most treasured. If you...