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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    Lemon Ricotta Cake

    3 reviews

    Thanks to full-fat ricotta, fresh lemon juice and other simple, straightforward ingredients, this is the best lemon ricotta cake ever....


    Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

    Few party appetizers win as many cheers as a crispy, creamy bacon ranch cheese ball.


    Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies

    This copycat recipe for Domino's cookie brownies delivers the fudgy, the gooey, the chocolaty and the chewy.


    Copycat Marshall Field’s Chocolate Cookies

    Department store cookies were a storied shopping tradition that is deeply missed. Relive the glory days with this copycat Marshall...


    Copycat Chick-fil-A Brownies

    1 review

    It's official: Chick-fil-A is the best at everything—including dessert. We present this copycat Chick-fil-A brownies recipe as evidence.


    Creamy Tomato Soup

    One spoonful of this classic will take you back to your childhood, sipping warm tomato soup on a cold day....


    Lip-Smacking Peach & Whiskey Wings

    3 reviews

    These sweet, spicy, sticky chicken wings are lip-smacking good! You could use fresh peaches in place of canned. However, I...


    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

    1 review

    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their...

    Chipotle Chicken

    2 reviews

    Chipotle Chicken


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


    Rotisserie-Style Chicken

    2 reviews

    My mother used to fix this chicken when I lived at home. We called it "church chicken" because Mom would...



    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...


    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...


    Spicy Cowboy Beans

    3 reviews

    These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of needing hours...

    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    2 reviews

    Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...


    Kalua Pork

    5 reviews

    Planning a luau-themed party? Then this is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It will feed a crowd, it's...


    Cake Mix Brownies

    9 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 review

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


    Holiday Mocha Spritz

    1 review

    When I began to use my spritz press, this was the first flavor combination I tried. It took a few...


    Slow-Cooked Chicken Caesar Wraps

    6 reviews

    I first created this recipe for our daughter who loves Caesar salads, then later for our extended family on vacation....

    Confetti Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    3 reviews

    This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations!...


    Confetti Birthday Drip Cake

    1 review

    This is a moist and fluffy vanilla drip cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost...


    Sloppy Joe Meatball Subs

    2 reviews

    A mashup of two favorite recipes, these sloppy joe meatball subs are certainly unique. I love to make them on...


    Chocolate Oat Bars

    3 reviews

    These chocolate oat bars are one of my favorite go-to snacks. I love that I usually have all the items...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars

    1 review

    This easy granola bar recipe is healthier than most. It's made with natural ingredients, and no baking is required! You...


    Air-Fryer Scottish Shortbread

    2 reviews

    Give air-fryer baking a try with this easy cookie recipe. It was my mother's recipe, and she passed it on...