
Amaretto Cake
This Italy-inspired amaretto cake might look like a bakery confection, but you can make it at home. Decorating the top...

White Chocolate Fluffy Cake
A former co-worker shared the recipe for this decadent cake. I fell in love with it. Forget the calorie count...

Pork & Rice Meatballs
My appetizer meatballs combine two of my favorite Asian dishes —Chinese pork dumplings and steamed chicken balls. —Elizabeth Dumont, Madison,...

Bourbon Slush
This easy, refreshing bourbon slush recipe takes care of all your cocktail needs come barbecue season. It's one of our...
Inside-Out Veggie Dip
Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices transform into these savory, bite-sized treats ideal for any gathering. —Judie Thurstenson, Colcord, Oklahoma
Vanilla Bean Cake with White Chocolate Ganache
For a distinctive dessert with unforgettable flavor, I recommend this cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite jam and lend...

Candied Flowers
Sugarcoated edible flowers are a quick and easy way to add a little flair to many desserts and serving trays....

Lemon Squares
I'm expected to bring these bars to bridal showers and family gatherings. The combination of sweet and tart tastes is...

Celebration Punch
Looking for vodka punch recipes for your next party? Look no further! This easy punch is fresh, fruity and refreshing....

Instant Pot Brisket
A simple dry rub and beer come together to create a flavorful, mouthwateringly tender Instant Pot brisket. The cooking juices...

Butterflied Shrimp Rockefeller
Looking for an alternative to heavy holiday fare? A platter of these light and fresh shrimp bites really stands out...

Beef Tenderloin Lollipops
Bite-sized beef cubes are easy to pop in your mouth as you mingle at parties. The sweet caramelized onion and...

Baked Figs
Here's a nice change from the traditional savory offerings. To keep the flavorful figs warm during your party, serve them...

Graduation Punch
Enjoyed for over 30 years in our family, this was the punch my mom served when I graduated from high...

Snowflake Cake
There will be a flurry of fuss when our eye-catching cake appears on your holiday table. Have fun fashioning snowflakes...

Kourambiethes
My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe. Her grandmother was born in Greece and bakes these cookies for special occasions, including...

Smoked Salmon Quesadillas with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
These extra-special quesadillas take just minutes to make, but you'll want to savor them for as long as possible. Sprinkle...

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Flaky salmon and creamy sauce go so well over hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle the sauce or serve it on the side;...

Sparkling White Grape Punch
White cranberry juice adds tartness to this punch for showers and teas. For a light blush tone, use regular cranberry...

Caprese Skewers
Light, satisfying and healthful in one impossibly easy-to-make dish? Yes, please! Enjoy these Caprese skewers as an app, side dish—truly perfect...

Creamy Fruit Bowl
THIS fruit salad is always on the menu for special occasions, since it can be served as a salad or...

Spaghetti for 100
Spaghetti for 100 comes from Marilyn Monroe of Lansing, Michigan. "A club I belong to used this main dish for...

Roast Beef Finger Sandwiches
These simple sandwiches are ideal for a bridal shower, brunch or high tea, when the menu is a bit more...

Strawberry-Lavender Infused Water
A little bit of lavender goes a long way, so be sure not to overdo it! This pretty combo screams...


Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, crowned with chocolate ganache and a swirl of peanut butter buttercream, are an impressive treat that...

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
My children wanted to plant a garden, and we ended up with buckets of cucumbers. When I tired of making...

Smoked Trout Cucumber Canapes
“Guests thought I had these elegant appetizers catered when I served them at my last party,” says Debora Ross of...

Champagne Punch
This bubbly champagne punch combines fruit juices, sparkling and sweet wine, and fruit. The pretty ice ring is a flavorful...

Rum Cake
This sweet and spirited rum cake recipe is irresistible. No crumb will be left behind.