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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    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.

    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

    1 review

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


    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...


    Honey Deuce Cocktail

    1 review

    The official drink of the US Open is clever, tart and sweet—and easy to replicate at home. The honey deuce...


    Smith Island Cake

    Meet Smith Island cake—a beloved Maryland dessert that's rooted in community and coated in chocolate.

    Cherry Muffins

    These almond-infused cherry muffins have a crunchy sugar topping for that bakery-style look.


    Tomato Tuna Tower Salad

    In this quick and easy tomato tuna tower salad recipe, thick slices of juicy, ripe tomatoes serve as the perfect...


    Muffuletta Pasta Salad

    1 review

    This easy muffuletta pasta salad recipe combines all the flavors you love from the classic New Orleans sandwich and transforms...


    Strawberry Pretzel Salad Poke Cake

    This strawberry pretzel salad poke cake is a fresh and fruity mashup of two of our all-time favorite strawberry desserts.


    Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

    1 review

    Baked in a Bundt pan, this cozy apple cider doughnut cake looks like a jumbo doughnut, complete with a sparkling...

    Greek Meatballs

    These juicy baked Greek meatballs are a Mediterranean twist on a weeknight favorite. Seasoned with fresh mint, dill and tangy...


    Chicken Divan with Mayo

    14 reviews

    Creamy, cheesy sauce, tender chicken and frozen broccoli cook to bubbling perfection under a cap of crunchy bread crumbs in...


    Upside-Down Apple Bread

    The only thing more exciting than inverting our upside-down apple bread is savoring every cozy and warming cinnamon-apple bite.


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    Big & Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies

    112 reviews

    I developed this recipe for the Taste of Home Test Kitchen. It's our signature chocolate chip cookie that's big, thick...


    BLT Guacamole

    The savory flavors and crunch of a classic BLT sandwich are combined with creamy avocados to make tasty BLT guacamole.


    Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

    Peach cobbler cheesecake is a statement at summer get-togethers. It’s a labor of love, so prep it a day before...


    Egg White Muffins

    These protein-packed egg white muffins are filled with sausage, veggies and cheese for a healthy, make-ahead breakfast perfect for busy...


    Orange Creamsicle Bars

    3 reviews

    Cue the ice cream truck melody! These orange creamsicle bars have nostalgic flavor in an easy, no-bake dessert.


    A Grand Moment Maker

    Ready to create something unforgettable? Scroll down for the inspiration, tips and exciting ideas you need to bring your best...

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    Chai Cinnamon Rolls

    Lean into cozy fall mornings with a breakfast to match. These chai cinnamon rolls are a latte and a pastry...


    Squash Focaccia

    This squash focaccia is a seasonal twist on the classic Italian bread. Layered with fall flavors, the easy-to-make bread is...


    Blueberry Puppy Chow

    4 reviews

    This blueberry puppy chow has all the sweet chocolate-peanut butter taste of the old-fashioned recipe with the addition of juicy,...


    Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits

    2 reviews

    This easy recipe for Dubai chocolate strawberry parfaits is a fresh, fruity twist on the viral chocolate bar from Dubai.


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    Dark Chocolate Brownies

    These dark chocolate brownies have just a bit of espresso powder for an even richer depth of flavor.


    Date Brownies

    1 review

    Made with date syrup instead of sugar, these rich date brownies are a little bit more healthy than the usual...