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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    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 buttery crust and gives them a festive twist. The tangy cranberry jam is swirled into the silky pumpkin filling, adding bright bursts of color and flavor to every slice. It’s tart meets cozy, a little sweet, a little sharp and perfect for feeding a crowd without a lot of ingredients! —Hetal Vasavada, San Francisco, California

    Condensed Milk Brownies

    The secret’s out: Condensed milk brownies are the most fudgy brownies we’ve ever had thanks to their namesake ingredient.


    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

    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....


    Alfredo Meatballs

    These Alfredo meatballs are baked in the oven, then smothered in a velvety homemade sauce. Serve them over hot pasta...


    Ube Cookies

    Ube cookies are soft, chewy and filled generously with ube jam. White chocolate chips are studded throughout the cookies with...


    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

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

    Salted Caramel Cookies

    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

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


    Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

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


    Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes

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

    Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

    These crispy, juicy Nashville hot chicken sandwiches are an explosion of textures and spice.


    California Burrito

    What's not to love about a California burrito? It's packed with juicy steak, guacamole, salsa and—yes!—fries. A perfect complete meal...


    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

    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...