Entertaining and Dinner Parties

Get all the recipes you need to throw a fantastic party, including appetizers, cocktails, and what to cook for a crowd.

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8 Quick and Easy Summer Appetizers That'll Get You Noticed

More Summer Entertaining Ideas

Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade

15 Refreshing Watermelon Drinks to Quench Your Thirst All Summer

Ice Pops

15 Best Pool Party Snacks

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The Ultimate Quick & Easy Crowd-Pleasing Summer Menu

Grilled Lemon Limeade

18 Best Mocktails for Sober Summer Sipping

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

14 of the Easiest Side Dishes to Serve at Any Party

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Negroni Sbagliato for a Crowd

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

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6 "Polite" Things You Do at Thanksgiving That Are Actually Rude

Chex Muddy Buddies

Cedar Planked Salmon

Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

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Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

Detroit Hot Honey Wings

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Simple Lemon Cake

Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad

Southern-Style Baked Banana Pudding

Crock Pot Party Meatballs

30 Party Appetizer Recipes Your Guests Will Love

Thai Cucumber Salad

Bacon and Date Appetizer

10 Classic Cocktail Party Appetizers

Slow Cooker Baked Beans Using Canned Beans

Southern-Style Egg Salad

Cedar Plank Salmon

Seattle Cream Cheese Dogs

Close-up on corn elote salad

Pineapple Bread Souffle

Egg Salad with Celery

The Best Cherry Pie

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Anne's Fabulous Grilled Salmon

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Cauliflower Salad

4-Bean Baked Beans

All-American Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Homemade Biscuit Mix

Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Feta Cheese

Mom's Dill Potato Salad

Summer Strawberry Salad

Honey Garlic Chicken with Rosemary

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

Easy Charcuterie Board

Filipino Chicken Salad

Summer Corn Salad with Asparagus

Parmesan Roasted Corn on the Cob

Fresh Dill Pasta Salad

Grilled Chicken and Potato Foil Packs

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Grandma's Creamy Potato Salad

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Smoked Sausage and Red Beans

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Chunky Cheesecake Brownies

Barbecued Pork Kebabs

Snickers Martini

Rollkuchen (Mennonite Fritters)

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Smoked Asparagus

Sheboygan Grilled Brats

Gourmet Grilling Burgers

Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes, and Feta

Party Pinwheels

10 Bible Study Snacks to Serve a Crowd

World's Best Egg Salad Sandwich

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Picnic Potato Salad with No Mayonnaise

Best Ever Piña Colada Cake

Tuna Pasta Salad

Grilled Portobello with Basil Mayonnaise Sandwich

Yia Yia's Tzatziki Sauce

Stuffed Artichoke Hearts

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Chicken Salad with Grapes