Party Recipes

Chimichurri Potato Salad with Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Fresh Herbs

This Chimichurri Potato Salad needs just 25 minutes in a 450°F oven, making the cooking part easy to fit around a busy dinner. Baby potatoes turn crisp at the edges, then get coated with fresh lemony chimichurri with parsley, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, and red pepper heat.

25 min

Chicken Katsu with Caviar: Crisp Panko and Cool Crème Fraîche

Frying the panko-coated chicken at 170–180°C sets a light, crisp shell while the tender pieces cook through. This chicken katsu with caviar pairs hot golden crunch with cool crème fraîche and briny caviar, using restrained seasoning so the topping remains the focus from the first bite to the last.

15 min

Easy Mummy Hot Dogs With Crescent Dough Arms and Legs

These mummy hot dogs take 35 minutes from prep to finish, making Halloween dinner or an appetizer manageable on a busy night. Hot dogs with cut-out arms and legs are wound in crescent dough strips, then baked to a golden-brown crust with a playful mummy shape.

35 min

Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Crème Fraîche and Briny Caviar

Set these out when a playful shareable platter calls for something special at the table. Homemade ground-chicken nuggets get a shatteringly golden, airy coating from cornstarch, soda water, and a double fry, then meet cool tangy crème fraîche and briny caviar.

35 min

Beef Birria Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese and Crispy Corn Tortillas

Choose a well-marbled chuck roast cut into medium-large chunks; it braises into beef that shreds easily and enriches the consomé. These birria tacos pair that tender beef with Oaxaca cheese in corn tortillas, fried crisp outside with a gooey center.

170 min

Greek Meatballs with Lamb, Parsley, Mint, and Oregano

Choose ground lamb for its richer flavor and enough fat to keep these Greek meatballs, or keftedes, juicy; lean beef or turkey also work. Grated onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, parsley, and optional mint give the small meatballs a fragrant Mediterranean profile.

30 min

Salted Caramel Truffles with Dark Chocolate and Coarse Sea Salt

Set these out when a small sweet treat is needed. Salted Caramel Truffles pair a soft homemade caramel center of condensed milk, butter, and golden syrup with dark chocolate and a coarse sea-salt finish; the recipe uses five ingredients and needs no thermometer.

75 min

Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon and Creamy Avocado

For a dinner-party appetizer, Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon turns seasoned sushi rice into golden, crunchy blocks topped with creamy avocado and a spicy salmon mixture. Sweet chili sauce, jalapeño, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds add sweetness, heat, and nuttiness to every piece.

260 min

Sheet Pan Pizza With Soft Thick Crust and Fresh Basil

For a prep-friendly pizza night, mix the dough ahead and let it proof in the refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours; blend the sauce while it finishes its second rise. This thick-crust sheet pan pizza makes four servings with a soft, light base, smooth tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

50 min

Smoked Paprika Deviled Eggs: Creamy Filling with Crispy Bacon Bits

These smoked paprika deviled eggs are an elegant and flavorful appetizer that will impress your guests. The creamy filling combines smoky spice with crispy bacon bits, offering a delightful crunch that balances the softness of the egg. Perfect for dinner parties or potlucks, they can be made ahead of time and taste even better after chilling in the fridge. Their vibrant presentation makes them a visually stunning addition to any spread.

Honey Garlic Meatballs: Sticky Sweet and Savory Bites

Honey Garlic Meatballs are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, featuring juicy ground meat and a luscious honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these meatballs are easy to make and sure to impress. The stickiness of the sauce adds an enjoyable texture that elevates every bite. Serve them over rice or noodles, or simply enjoy as is.

30 min