Entertaining
From holiday dinners and cocktail parties to family cookouts and potlucks, we have menus and recipes for all of your entertaining needs.
![a low angle close up view of a large bowl of spicy blakc eyed peas topped with sliced green onions](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/MajYy1lVS79D8A3bvzwETjShbYI=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1319x944:1321x946)/142892-slow-cooker-spicy-black-eyed-peas-vat-2055-4x3-1-e28090640717455c9a94203d3d2f5859.jpg)
15 Delicious Slow Cooker Side Dishes for Summer
![a top down view of a family dining at an outdoor table.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/VeHpLA7X7RIl2A9M11eA6wv20ms=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2022x1306:2024x1308)/AR_SummerDI_Interstitials_FamilyReunion-5ace688dba52451da5f4852dbc366e1b.jpg)
How Allrecipes Allstar Jane Wilcox Is Keeping the Family Reunion Alive
![Senior couple having a backyard barbecue party, grilling meat and corn, and having fun spending leisure time outdoors](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/vJChZUcZRyPC4wowtSUcmLP8Jf0=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2033x840:2035x842)/AR_SummerBashDI_PartyOn_SummerHosting-1304896423.-3x2-8c1693b07143479c8d9b3be0d5d02103.jpg)
8 Essential Tips for Summer Hosting (and Actually Enjoying Yourself)
![Beer Margaritas](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/pOroHT66oQgaerP05DdyGocF1wg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2070x1322:2072x1324)/63191-Beer-Margaritas-ddmfs-4x3-301-6665b8cb31544c96be3f3ee368b0e501.jpg)
15 Boozy Pitcher Drinks Perfect for Backyard BBQs
![Al Roker wearing a grill apron in front of a red charcoal grill](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/HXqyztO7g54_z2YJOz7VQ2fgnnI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/AR_SummerBashDI_Lead_Desktop-70ef11425a3546f7af5f247ad4c9542d.jpg)
Allstar Summer Bash
![A baking dish of mom's easy banana pudding topped with vanilla cookie crumbs and sliced bananas](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/g1VRYP91lV_yxVi4BXjxj6MZUJg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1820x1247:1822x1249)/ALR-8670592-my-moms-easy-banana-pudding-recipe-VAT-4x3-2-0a8631713c17495c8bc433c8197eb60b.jpg)
My Mom’s 4-Ingredient Banana Pudding Is Always the First the Thing to Go at the Potluck
![closeup of Strawberry-Balsamic Ricotta Bruschetta with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/frxc7-lXtfP3zG9753nf_0gR1WM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(433x324:435x326)/1118709_Strawberry-Balsamic-Ricotta-Bruschetta-4x3-859db91da30c4c26b13f1463411da152.jpg)
Strawberry-Balsamic Ricotta Bruschetta
![a top down view looking at a beautiful old fashion rhubarb pie topped with whipped cream and sliced almonds.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/cSClK8qTEjlek9DlHTgc5UNZdo4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/7372869-Large-2._Old_Fashioned_Rhubarb_Pie-BTY_04-4x3-be9b84a4889449f295fc72d4296bc022.jpg)
20 Irresistible Pies to Make This Pi Day
![overhead view of corned beef sliced and on a platter with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/OXWdzIYkzhww2SR5VXe2bezucQE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/16310-corned-beef-and-cabbage-i-DDMFS-4x3-19a894131bbf4ecea8a539a2e53f17ab.jpg)
Our Most Saved St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Last Year
![table setting with tulips as centerpiece](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/J4sl8ATxcR194uP8fYT8NU80aVM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1860x1443:1862x1445)/table-setting-tulips-4x3-b66f95384f3f488b80ef0c6d3ca1b544.jpg)
This Is the Only Plate You're Not Supposed to Eat From
![cheeseball formed into a snowman with peppercorn features and jalapeno cap, crackers and rosemary on a plate with holiday lights behind](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/yGnFjgz3v885D1dIBzrqzZcqYiw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/8406012_Snowman-Cheese-Ball_Chef-Mo_4x3-f8ca1d827cc54afd85308562d30fde62.jpg)
Snowman Cheese Ball
![a woman holding a tray of appetizers.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/8lHyN2_1_pXlOIX3J8cVdOOcgjw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1223x976:1225x978)/ar-dads-holiday-app-hack-Stocksy-2478193-4x3-7ab599c9fa7945bda368add64a6a23dd.jpg)
My Dad’s Famous 3-Ingredient Holiday Appetizer Costs Less Than $3
![Roasted turkey on a platter with fresh herbs and oranges.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/zctsaKQUuQItHCIusj9oHI3y-YE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/ALR-166160-juicy-thanksgiving-turkey-VAT-4958-4x3-e9fdc719770d4661b5d831f958e6eb78.jpg)
The Secret Ingredient for the Juiciest Turkey Every Time
![layered dip with tortilla chips. ground beef, sour cream, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/dZGJdfHMNoGZTEya_7h3tAgTtZA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/AR_GC_20LayerAirFryerNachos_4x3-4c6945d0a762424e94ed9e8cdc85f262.jpg)
20 Layer Air Fryer Nachos
![Costco Holiday Logo](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/y0cjhrfGnIAll6qaH4vbOJIOuDo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2003x1555:2005x1557)/AR-holiday-costco-Appetizers-4x3-6d504df7b7ce4c85a245cdf02c736744.jpg)
5 Heat-and-Eat Costco Appetizers That Always Fly Off the Holiday Table
![Halloween baked Brie decorated to resemble a bloody face on snack board with fruit and crackers](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/8afdTTtVrkH9eLiS5fOgYrDLlWQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/8361952_Scary-Baked-Brie_Meredith-Food-Studios_Nicole-McLaughlin_4x3-2199f22129af4d29b57dd70db642928f.jpg)
Scary Baked Brie
![caramel apple dipping board](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/vb9FTcgM0u0D1DFDGGOSfXDn08A=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/AR_NT_Carmel_apple_board4x3-dab2663647eb4b01bdbf18bb9d1395c2.jpg)
This Latest Party Trend Is the Sweetest Way to Serve a Favorite Fall Treat
![wine and snack pairings graphic](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/IKlVIZi42Iwth_FHkJIkHN-gwWI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1079x0:1081x2)/ar-wine-chip-pairing-4x3-primary-c0a366a97351409bbe783b4b76451544.jpg)
The 10 Best Wine and Chip Pairings for a Perfect Night In
![stack of small pepperoni pizza cups on white plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/IC15IT61pmeW90mYho4Vy7cNIkg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/7644701minipepperonipizzacups4x3-45ed8fe0d4a944c3aafc1385e329ea96.jpg)
Mini Pepperoni Pizza Cups
![ricotta olive oil loaf cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/frU9sbtWLTPKscq3ygwMgiJ6yk0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/italian-grandma-company-ricotta-cake-4x3-4f63d968bc8845fca1b868cfa60f15a9.jpg)
My Grandma's 'Company Cake' Is the Easiest Way to Impress Guests
![A table full of dishes for Nowruz, including fried fish](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/PvAxr9-xtPIHTht0FP1UfNCaXUg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/KH_011123_AR2127-a6759bf434e94fa196e54b686528b0de.jpg)
Nowruz, Right Now
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Gluten-Free Holiday Bliss Cookie Bars
![mid angle looking at a slice of chocolate Texas sheet cake, with a piece taken off by a fork](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/kDgQqyUuXDXVeY_AZffp1zAQId8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/278981-grandmas-chocolate-texas-sheetcake-1x1-379-copy-5bfac58633b447699fa892b78ad787da.jpg)
How Many People Does a Sheet Cake Feed?
![Traditional Irish Stew with potatoes and carrots](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/0YsydbFpdjOMV62HlqnDxMqlaqo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/246418traditional-irish-stew4x3-9c9144e2c10a49de8157a481c3bba309.jpg)
Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
![close up view of Bacon-Garlic Green Beans with lemon zest on a plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/GrGmIEjn_6nykH3BD4vvmDwJvKI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/2202272-bacon-garlic-green-beans-Magnolia-Blossom-4x3-1-b7dc42018ff24084a0fb98e556e6aab9.jpg)
Bacon-Garlic Green Beans
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Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes
![close up view of Apricot and Peach Fried Pies garnished with powdered sugar on a cooling rack](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/bldBOGR7Bf73Kr53r1oa_D-q3NM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(639x884:641x886)/9000140-apricot-and-peach-fried-pies-Julie-Starr-Scoggins-4x3-1-edc423be7f7a41d7b6d7d8903601f9e3.jpg)
Apricot and Peach Fried Pies
![Baked pizza dough squares topped with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and other dried seasonings.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/tj4YlXddqQnBJpba0KbAeDLN80I=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/3-ingredient-tiktok-pizza-3x2-1-e5ea5acc39414997b762719beb6866f9.jpg)
This 3-Ingredient Pizza Is Our New Favorite Holiday Appetizer
![Chocolate Kahlua Cake with powdered sugar sifted overtop and a slice is being cut](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/_hHMl1Hmkqakklh1BSWQa5DQLuk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749x0:751x2)/Chocolate-Kahlua-Cake-699c1184c39a4fcfa7083815fe7915ae-1-989f2ad6b25b4ff896b2eef304bcdede.png)
My Grandma's Go-To Holiday Cake is Embarrassingly Easy—But So Good
![a low angle view looking into two vodka martinis served in classic martini glasses and each garnished with three olives](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/lPuL1HmMJr5i8xWcG9YClJg8n50=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(939x492:941x494)/221893-vodka-martini-cocktail-3x2-67-c99aaaffa3d944668c9ba336b152c3c0.jpg)
Why Julia Child's Favorite Cocktail Is My Ideal Holiday Drink
![powdered anise cookies on a platter](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/yRFbv2Xvv3YBYTlKslKtL4aCJd4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/anise-cookies-on-a-platter.3x2-29e644a308844361952d3c4ed9b937b5.jpg)
These Holiday Cookies Taste Just Like the Ones My Great-grandma Used To Make
![Mini latke potato pancakes topped with sour cream and apple butter](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/rKUbjOeXEY3XARe1WwRZnNWHTPw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(640x604:642x606)/IMG-4692-1x1-1-1c47645e5c6c48d584816e4d746908a8.jpg)
The Genius Hack That Turns a Freezer Staple Into Perfect Potato Pancakes
![close up view of slices of Rum Cake on white plates](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/IP7dq5FKO6bw1noYta0XCf75qHs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/281049-moms-rum-cake-cookinmama-4x3-1-e3b64440dd6f45e9a7f2f9e8a1836709.jpg)
Mom's Rum Cake
![Braised lamb shanks with carrots and broccoli on the side on a glue plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/V217aN0Wb9A48v-PsC7ZniaADUk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1007x0:1009x2)/158799stout-braised-lamb-shanksChargerFan4x3-3825bd967f194ec6bc82764210b9c6ea.jpg)
Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks
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Saucy Sriracha Franks
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Spooky Spider Halloween Hot Dogs
![overhead view of a make ahead breakfast casserole in a clear 9x13 baking dish](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/6elWD8NjU6hXhwEVyhAKjkNB7aA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/AR_Make_AheadBreakfastCasserole_00012-b1779f9ad3ae4d54838fc6e24b15b9ee.jpg)
19 Breakfast Recipes to Make in Your 9x13 Baking Dish
![Coconut Ladoo](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/KlM4ex4OV6cajV7p5G67t0tlk98=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/coconnut_ladoo_267854-2000-b3963a8cfaf74cbd99f93c69ad4507dc.jpg)
21 Indian Sweets and Snacks for a Festive Diwali
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Apple-Cranberry Crostada
![high angle view of a plated slice of sweet potato crunch with casserole dish in the background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/wvPHR8XjUv1veXv9HJymcInmHUM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(839x619:841x621)/235663-sweet-potato-crunch-mfs-261-2x1-1-8d27c9c566d84faf8ac6812223d653cf.jpg)
Sweet Potato Crunch
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Cranberry Pumpkin Cookies
![raw turkey in the fridge](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/6WZsDP835vI7kmw181xvPnqfUN4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(599x0:601x2)/turkey-still-frozen-thanksgiving-mistakes-ft-ss1017-68e84ed3f8064c09b19b3d9600905920.jpg)
3 Ways to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey
![A slice of double layer pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipped cream](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/VkK1_yiFRJxs1DqgBX0n7rHMITg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1629x1481:1631x1483)/ALR-13477-double-layer-pumpkin-cheesecake-VAT-4x3-904eb668e0c3482bb15d79730307cde3.jpg)
Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
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The Original Fantasy Fudge
![a mid angle view looking into a sliced pumpkin roll cake topped with powdered sugar.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/9PgIMYZA5eCsWWpct0-KKpwB2cI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/13731-pumpkin-roll-marie-4x3-34781ee97ab64531b2749d513b69b95b.jpg)
Pumpkin Roll
![a straight on view of a golden brown turkey on a white oval platter dressed with fresh herbs and sliced lemons](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/OrUT7Vf8QAykQzMkWhULbwuovak=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/215412-simple-deep-fried-turkey-vat-04-1x1-1-ef63554526c241a7a549ad3c28115c89.jpg)
Simple Deep Fried Turkey
![a whole turkey with someone sticking a white thermometer in it](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/74jFb5TeP86Jlnr8ck-502qcFvw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(499x0:501x2)/a-whole-turkey-with-someone-sticking-a-white-thermometer-in-it.1x1-96350234b3fc467e806a1b586c846c1d.jpg)
How to Check the Temperature of a Turkey
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Carrot Cake Martini
![a mid level view of a golden brown turkey on a white oval platter, filled with traditional stuffing.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/43hFIah2-GS1F5hurq01KdQRcv4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/23037-easy-beginners-turkey-with-stuffing-vat-02-4X3-a851b00227654beb8a1c376b5b532115.jpg)
Easy Beginner's Turkey with Stuffing
![a glass gravy boat of savory-looking pale brown gravy with a glass ladle in the foreground](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Os9VHknWwgMVJEl0ejOKUv1Cnvk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(707x406:709x408)/739240_Make-AheadTurkeyGravy4x3photobylutzflcat-9f524d9cda5440daae39f72c1328cf04.jpg)
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
![close up view of sliced Turkey on a white platter](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/YHu6_V-sxfWB8kkTvK73FpnxmgM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/23157-turkey-in-a-bag-step-vat-05-4X3-ee73fb0dc8774bc58fc6ccc2416f4693.jpg)
Turkey in a Bag