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A party is the best time to break out your time-tested recipes and show off to your friends! Our party recipes are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. Why not whip up an exotic Armenian potato salad or some delicate goat cheese crostini. You can also wow your guests with a colorful taco pie that is easy to share, or cilantro garlic fries that are as original as they are addictive. Whether it’s dips or salads, pizza squares or pigs in blankets, our party ideas are sure to please.
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Mexican Chicken Roll-Ups are a great way to use up any leftover chicken you may have on hand

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 1/3 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
  • Cayenne pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 4 tortillas
4.4/5 (104 Votes)

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These cheesy crockpot potatoes put the par in party! Don't have enough time for the crockpot? Bake in the oven at 3...

  • 1 (2-pound) bag frozen cubed hash browns
  • 6 ounces sour cream
  • 10 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
4.2/5 (110 Votes)

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Perfect finger food for parties and the holidays

  • 2 -12 packages of sweet Hawaiian rolls (the small dinner roll looking ones)
  • 1 lb. of Virginia ham (NOT honey ham)
  • 1 lb. turkey
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 6 slices Mild Cheddar
  • 1 stick of real butter
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
4.5/5 (64 Votes)

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Chex Mix who? This festive treat will leave you forgetting the store bought versions! Serve this Santa Hat Party Mi...

  • SANTA HATS:
  • Bugles
  • Red Melting disks
  • Mini marshmallows
  • White sprinkles, I used nonpareils
  • SANTA MIX:
  • 3 cups mini pretzels
  • 1/2 cup craisins
  • 1 cup salted dry roasted peanuts
  • 2 cups Rice Chex
  • 2 cups holiday colored M&M’s
  • 8 ounces white chocolate for melting
4.3/5 (82 Votes)

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Fun & colorful addition to your party punch, a great way to keep it cold

  • Lemons
  • Food Coloring or Kool-Aid Packets
4.5/5 (44 Votes)

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From Dorie Greenspan’s Baking from My Home to Yours (page 250)

  • For the Cake
  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour (updated 25 March)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk or buttermilk (I prefer buttermilk with the lemon)
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract
  • For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • For Finishing
  • 2/3 cup seedless raspberry preserves stirred vigorously or warmed gently until spreadable
  • 1 1/2 About 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
4.9/5 (7 Votes)

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This recipe comes from King Arthur Flour, and it's a winner! I love baking homemade cinnamon rolls, and I enjoy mak...

  • DOUGH:
  • 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 1/2 cups (14 3/4-ounces) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup of your favorite pizza sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, Cabot preferred; or the pizza cheese of your choice
  • 4 ounces (about 1 cup) pepperoni, chopped or shredded
  • Garlic butter* (optional)
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
4.8/5 (5 Votes)

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This technique is much easier than the stovetop pan method

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup untoasted walnut halves
  • 1 cup untoasted pecan halves
  • 1 cup unsalted, dry roasted almonds
  • 1 cup unsalted, dry roasted cashews
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
4.3/5 (37 Votes)

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Crab cakes, crab bites, what's the difference? Everybody loves them, so serve them at your next party! Make a lotâ€

  • 2 cups breadcrumbs, plus 1 cup
  • 16 ounces crabmeat
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup mayonaise
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • Vegetable oil for frying
4.5/5 (27 Votes)

So simple, they're silly. Like potato chips, bet ya can't eat just one! They're addictive

  • 1 loaf white sandwich bread
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 5 Tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • Optional: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dried dill, etc.
4.5/5 (30 Votes)

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Let's get this party started! There's two ways to make this summer cocktail: the long way and the short way

  • 1 seedless watermelon, about 6 pounds
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups silver tequila, also called blanco
4.6/5 (19 Votes)

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These spicy, cheesy, herb-filled appetizers are perfect for your next party or gathering

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
4.6/5 (7 Votes)

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