Events & Gatherings Recipes

Bring out your largest saucepan, because this spicy chili packs some big flavors. One pot is all you need, though,...

I came across this recipe years ago at a recipe exchange through a church group. The contributor didn't sign her...

While I was growing up, I would sit for hours reading cookbooks from cover to cover. I've carried that love...

A friend first brought these snacks to a Sunday school party. The original recipe called for pork sausage, but I...

This fruit punch is a perfectly balanced refresher that can easily be made before the party starts.

This is a delightful, fun way to serve a cupcake. I share these with the neighborhood kids and they love...

This strawberry swirl cheesecake is a true party pleaser. With a vanilla cheesecake filling, a swirl of homemade strawberry sauce...

I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a...

"Stuffed with a chunky chicken salad, these pretty golden puffs are perfect for a holiday buffet or ladies' luncheon," shares...

These tiny, tangy appetizers have broad appeal. I prepare them often for holiday gatherings, weddings and family reunions. They're convenient...

Our family gatherings wouldn't be the same without this classic gelatin salad with its festive fruit layers. Since it stays...

I concocted this colorful bread for a Christmas tea buffet. The lemony loaves received so many compliments that I now...

When I want a meal to be extra special, I feature this beef roast as the centerpiece. The pale yellow...

With its pretty lattice crust, this cheesy baked dish looks as good as it tastes. It's easy to make, too,...

Simmering up a big pot of this soup is one of my favorite holiday traditions. This is a variation on...

This salad is my most-requested recipe. The dressing, eggs and almonds can be prepared ahead of time, so it can...

My family loves these rolls and requests them often. They don't take long to make because you use quick-rise yeast....

Special seasonings set this flavorful soup apart from any others I've tried. It makes a nice big batch, so it's...

I developed this recipe as a way to use my homegrown vegetables. My teaching responsibilities keep me busy, but I...

The aroma of this soup simmering on the stove makes the kitchen smell so good! My family agrees the second...

Mexican culture greatly influences our cuisine, and we eat a lot of spicy foods. In this recipe, the mellow flavor...

I've made this delicious Stromboli many times. It is perfect when friends and family get together on game day and...

Since South Dakota summers are so short, we grill out as often as we can when the weather is warm....

Can’t decide between pizza and burgers? A pizza burger is the answer!

When our kids were teenagers, I'd often double this recipe just in case their friends stopped by for dinner unannounced....

These big burgers are almost a meal by themselves. With a delectable cheese and vegetable filling, they'll surely satisfy any...

The guys in our family like to spoon the zesty beef filling over both halves of the roll and eat...

As the mother of teenagers, I strive to find meals they like but that require little work on my part....

Why rely on ho-hum lunch meat for a hoagie sandwich when you can fill yours with hot and hearty ground...