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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    Champagne Party Punch

    To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...


    Flavored Oyster Crackers

    These jazzed-up oyster crackers created by our Test Kitchen have such great flavor, we bet you’ll have trouble not eating...


    Soft Vegetable Tacos

    This easy vegetarian tacos feature corn and black beans. They're easy and fast, and the heat can be adjusted depending...


    Double Delights

    You get the best of both worlds with these chocolate and vanilla cookies. They're an appealing addition to any cookie...


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    Chocolate Billionaires

    Crunchy, chewy, and covered in chocolate—this billionaire’s chocolate candy is the ultimate sweet treat. It combines caramel, pecans and crispy...


    Grandma’s Star Cookies

    My husband's grandma would make these butter cutouts only with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...


    Brie Phyllo Cups

    Mini phyllo shells from the freezer section hurry along these elegant cups. They look fancy and taste delicious but are...


    Honey Cinnamon Bars

    My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and...

    Butter Pecan Fudge

    This butter pecan fudge recipe is one you'll return to again and again. It is delicious and relatively easy to...


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    Caramel Truffles

    These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...


    Butterscotch Candy

    This butterscotch candy is irresistibly sweet, so we love that it's also easy to make. Fewer than 10 ingredients and...


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    Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle

    I was given a bottle of Irish cream liqueur as a gift and had leftover peppermint candy, so I created...


    Raspberry Coconut Bars

    I’ve been whipping up these delicious bars for over 10 years, with recent help from my 5-year-old daughter. I bake...


    Double Chocolate Coconut Brownies

    Thanks to a head start from a mix, it's easy to bake up these crowd-pleasing treats. It's hard to stop...


    Pumpkin Torte

    This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. It is quick...


    Black Forest Cheesecake

    This no-bake black forest cheesecake combines creamy layers of vanilla and chocolate with a luscious cherry pie topping for a...


    Glossy Chocolate Frosting

    The original recipe for this thick chocolate frosting was my grandmother's. I lightened it up, but it still has all...

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    Tres Leches Cake

    Experience the ultimate in creamy, dreamy desserts with this easy-to-make tres leches cake, soaked in a trio of milks and...


    Cookie Dough Truffles

    The flavorful filling at the center of these yummy candies tastes like genuine chocolate chip cookie dough…with no worry about...


    “Boo”-rrific Kisses

    The Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15...


    Wasabi Beef Fajitas

    Beef fajitas get an eastern spin with gingerroot, sesame oil and wasabi, a type of Japanese horseradish. You can find...


    Nuts-About-You Cookie Sticks

    These cookies make a fancy meal finale that couldn’t be quicker to whip up. Start with purchased Pirouette cookies, dip...


    Beer Cheese Soup

    Onion, parsley, paprika and beer flavor this smooth rich soup. A family friend used to invite us up for Sunday...

    Cinnamon Biscuit Peach Cobbler

    As a high school English teacher, I don't always have time to make the gourmet meals I would like. This...


    Pork Satay

    This easy pork satay recipe combines savory, sweet and spiced flavors with a rich peanut sauce. Whether you’re hosting or...


    Eggplant Sausage Casserole

    If you want your kids to happily eat their eggplant, serve it in this lovely layered casserole. Our whole family...


    Chili Bread Bowl

    Take game-day food to the next level by making this easy, fun chili bread bowl recipe for your next party.


    Skillet Mac and Cheese

    This skillet mac and cheese takes a few more minutes than the boxed stuff, but we promise the final result...


    Coconut Macaroons

    These crunchy, golden and chewy coconut macaroons are ideal for their simplicity and texture, and you can have this treat...