Party Recipes

Is a party even a party if there isn’t any food? (Obviously not.) These festive recipes will feed and delight a crowd.

Featured Recipe Collections

One (or Two) Bite Appetizers for Happy Hours

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce
Melissa Clark
554 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
554
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
About 2 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Pink Peppercorn-Marinated Goat Cheese
Rebekah Peppler
198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
198
10 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating
or to save this recipe.
Parmesan and Crispy Prosciutto Tower
Ali Slagle
68 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
68
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Spiced Potato Bites With Yogurt
Yotam Ottolenghi
175 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
175
1 hour 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Dan Pelosi
2140 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,140
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chile Crisp Cheese Crackers
Helen Goh
162 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
162
1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
36 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
36
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Delicata Squash Tart With Hot Honey and Pistachios
Melissa Clark
271 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
271
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
California Rolls
Eric Kim, Tsutomu Nakayama
52 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
52
1 hour 10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Pistachio-Goat Cheese Bites
Kristina Felix
130 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
130
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Potato Wedges
Dan Pelosi
575 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
575
1 hour 5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter
Sohla El-Waylly
13 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Shrimp Cakes With Smoked Paprika Aioli
Pierce Abernathy
290 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
290
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Dan Pelosi
289 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
289
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Sheet-Pan Socca (Savory Chickpea Pancake)
Sarah DiGregorio
64 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
64
1 hour 40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Pão de Queijo (Chewy Cheese Buns)
Kristina Felix
91 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
91
1 hour 50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Cauliflower Satay
Sue Li
52 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
52
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Tortitas de Espinaca (Spinach Fritters)
Rick A. Martínez
193 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
193
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
See all recipes

Advertisement

Best Dip Recipes

Pimento Cheese
The New York Times, Matt Lee, Ted Lee
3072 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,072
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Classic Ranch Dressing
Julia Moskin, Eleanore Park
1188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,188
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
534 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
534
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Grand Green Aioli
Kay Chun
565 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
565
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
French Onion Dip
Dan Pelosi
286 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
286
3 hours
or to save this recipe.
Mock Chopped Liver With Green Beans and Walnuts
Joan Nathan
48 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
48
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
156 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
156
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Whipped Tofu Ricotta
Nisha Vora
676 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
676
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Spinach Corn Dip
Hetty McKinnon
361 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
361
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
87 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
87
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
302 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
302
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
98 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
98
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Balilah (Warm Chickpeas With Lemon and Olive Oil)
Noor Murad
347 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
347
8 hours 50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta
Ali Slagle
463 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
463
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Miso-Labneh Onion Dip
Samin Nosrat
219 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
219
1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Green Feta Dip
Andy Baraghani
630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
630
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Spinach, Artichoke and Yogurt Dip
Ashley Lonsdale
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Tangy Tzatziki
Eric Kim
97 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
97
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Kenai Dip (Smoky Jalapeño Cheese Dip)
Julia O’Malley, Maya Wilson
165 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
165
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chile Con Queso
Maggie Hennessy, John Lewis
229 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
229
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
See all recipes

Meatball Recipes

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Melissa Clark
5971 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,971
50 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Kotlet (Meat, Potato and Onion Patties)
Farideh Sadeghin
424 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
424
1 1/4 hours
or to save this recipe.
Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1396 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,396
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Classic Italian American Meatballs
Sue Li
1015 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,015
1 1/4 hours
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce
Sue Li
758 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
758
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Brothy Meatballs With Greens
Andy Baraghani
62 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
62
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Meatball Guisada
Illyanna Maisonet
45 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
45
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Green Goddess Chicken Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
297
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
313
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
369 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
369
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1381 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,381
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Kefta Tagine With Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce
Nargisse Benkabbou
220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
220
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lion’s Head Meatballs
Sue Li
420 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
420
1 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Baked Salmon Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
335 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
335
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Spaghetti and Meatballs for a Crowd
The New York Times, Pat Peyser
37 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
37
2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Baked Chicken and Feta Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
1026 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,026
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Ssamjang Pork Meatballs
Samantha Seneviratne
1338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,338
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Honey Lemon Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
279
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Meatballs
Christian Reynoso
233 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
233
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Adana Meatballs
Sue Li
742 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
742
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
See all recipes

Vegetarian Potluck Recipes

Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,171
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Pupusas
Ham El-Waylly
325 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
325
55 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Tahini Ramen Salad
Kay Chun
944 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
944
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Honey Mustard Potato Salad
Eric Kim
1036 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,036
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Bulgogi-Style Tofu
Sam Sifton
3705 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,705
or to save this recipe.
Lemony Wild Rice Salad
Yasmin Fahr
55 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Cucumber and Onion Salad
Kia Damon
75 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
75
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta
Yewande Komolafe
363 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
363
1 hour 15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Baked Coconut Red Lentils and Greens
Ashley Lonsdale
423 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
423
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Roasted Eggplant With Jammy Onions and Ricotta
Noor Murad
181 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
181
1 hour 5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Tofu and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,258
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Green Beans With Orzo, Lemon and Feta
Noor Murad
279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
279
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Mock Chopped Liver With Green Beans and Walnuts
Joan Nathan
48 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
48
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Corn and Coconut Pamonha
Ixta Belfrage
6 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6
1 hour 10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Hetty Lui McKinnon
570 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
570
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Zucchini Lasagna
Dan Pelosi
87 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
87
1 hour 40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Dan Dan Noodle Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2077 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,077
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Kenai Dip (Smoky Jalapeño Cheese Dip)
Julia O’Malley, Maya Wilson
165 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
165
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Kayla Hoang
46 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
46
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
Dan Pelosi
1830 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,830
45 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling
or to save this recipe.
See all recipes

Advertisement

Sheet Cake Recipes

Buttermilk Tres Leches Cake
Lisa Donovan
82 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
82
6 hours (includes 1 hour soaking and 4 hours’ refrigeration)
or to save this recipe.
Yellow Sheet Cake With Chocolate Frosting
Erin Jeanne McDowell
2153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,153
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
9 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Strawberry Poke Cake
Priya Krishna, April Anderson
411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
411
1 hour 45 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Texas Sheet Cake
Genevieve Ko
1299 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,299
45 minutes, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Vanilla Sheet-Pan Party Cake
Lidey Heuck
117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
117
1 hour 40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Butter Cake With Peaches
Samantha Seneviratne
890 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
890
1 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Vanilla Cake With Cookie Butter Frosting
Yossy Arefi
219 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
219
55 minutes, plus cooling time
or to save this recipe.
Berries and Cream Sheet Cake
Yossy Arefi
968 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
968
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Baked Red Bean Nian Gao (Mochi Cake)
Eleanore Park, Peggy Wang, Jessica Wang
75 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
75
1 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Thai Tea Tres Leches Cake
Ligaya Mishan, Sam Yoo
234 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
234
5 1/4 hours
or to save this recipe.
Lemon-Honey Nian Gao (Mochi Cake)
Eleanore Park, Jessica Wang
137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
137
1 3/4 hours
or to save this recipe.
7Up Sheet Cake
Millie Peartree
198 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
198
1 1/4 hours
or to save this recipe.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Eric Kim
795 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
795
1 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Gluten-Free Yellow Sheet Cake
Brian Levy
95 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
95
1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling (or 3 hours with frosting)
or to save this recipe.
Chocolate Whiskey Cake With Coffee Caramel
Natasha Pickowicz
147 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
147
2 hours 35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Seis Leches Cake
Melissa Clark
1826 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,826
1 hour, plus cooling and chilling
or to save this recipe.
Tres Leches Cake
Samantha Seneviratne
3073 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,073
About 1 hour, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Hawaiian Guava Cake
Kiera Wright-Ruiz, Alana Kysar
1418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,418
50 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Gingerbread Sheet Cake With Whipped Chocolate Ganache
Yossy Arefi
352 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
352
1 hour, plus cooling and resting
or to save this recipe.
See all recipes

Our Best Lasagna Recipes

Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10920 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,920
4 hours
or to save this recipe.
Eggplant Lasagna
Lidey Heuck
1645 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,645
1 hour 10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Broccoli Rabe Lasagna
David Tanis
870 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
870
1 hour 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Weeknight Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1957 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,957
1 1/4 hours
or to save this recipe.
The Big Lasagna
Samin Nosrat
5619 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,619
About 2 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Spinach Lasagna
Mark Bittman
3254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,254
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Zucchini Lasagna
Dan Pelosi
87 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
87
1 hour 40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Vegan Lasagna
Gena Hamshaw
669 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
669
1 1/4 hours
or to save this recipe.
Classic Lasagna
Alison Roman
5258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,258
About 2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta
Melissa Clark
1717 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,717
2 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Spinach-Artichoke Lasagna
Eric Kim
2205 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,205
2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Lasagna With Collard Greens
Martha Rose Shulman
425 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
425
1 hour 20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Vegetarian Lasagna Bolognese
Alexa Weibel
910 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
910
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Matzo Lasagna
Melissa Clark
1204 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,204
1 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Sarah DiGregorio
845 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
845
4 hours and 10 minutes to 5 hours
or to save this recipe.
Lasagna With Roasted Eggplant, Mushrooms and Carrots
Martha Rose Shulman
835 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
835
2 hours 15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Home/Made Mushroom Lasagna
Sam Sifton, Monica Byrne
2136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,136
2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Mushroom Lasagna
Martha Rose Shulman
2338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,338
90 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lasagna With Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots
Martha Rose Shulman
394 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
394
1 hour 20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lasagna With Roasted Beets and Herb Béchamel
Martha Rose Shulman
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
2 hours 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
See all recipes