465 party recipes

Vodka slush made with orange juice, lemonade, tea, and simple syrup, frozen overnight into a scoopable boozy slush. A big-batch party drink that stays perfectly slushy.

Orange gelatin dessert ring made with sweet white wine and apricot syrup, filled with fresh apricots, grapes, and banana. A retro molded dessert for parties and holidays.

Lamb rib chops broiled under a rosemary-garlic quince jelly glaze. A 15-minute dinner-party main with a sweet-savory lacquer that caramelizes under the broiler.

Sesame curried walnuts toasted in sesame oil with curry powder, sesame seeds, and a lemon-hot sauce glaze. An addictive spiced nut snack or cocktail party appetizer.

Pesto pizza appetizer with homemade basil pesto, pine nuts, and Parmesan on pre-made pizza shells. Bakes in just 5 minutes for a quick, fragrant party snack.

Creamy kidney bean dip spiked with green chilis, red pepper flakes, garlic, and melted cheddar cheese. Serve warm with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

No-bake gumdrop peanut popcorn cake: a Bundt-shaped tower of popcorn, peanuts, and rainbow gumdrops bound by melted marshmallows and butter. A retro birthday party showpiece.

Rumaki appetizers with bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, pineapple chunks, and bay scallops glazed in a sticky teriyaki-honey sauce. A retro party hors d'oeuvre ready in 30 minutes.

Smoked ham and cheese stuffed mushrooms pack mushroom caps with a wine-deglazed ham, garlic, and breadcrumb filling, then broil under melted Monterey Jack for a savory two-bite party appetizer.

Pistachio-stuffed mushrooms: mushroom caps filled with chopped stems, toasted pistachios, breadcrumbs, and marjoram, then broiled until golden and bubbling. A crunchy, nutty party appetizer in under half an hour.

Ice cream conecakes made by baking cake batter inside flat-bottom ice cream cones. A fun two-ingredient party treat for kids that looks like ice cream but is actually cake.

No-bake mini burger cookies made from vanilla wafers, chocolate mint patties, dyed coconut lettuce, and white frosting. A fun kids party treat that looks like tiny hamburgers.

Fudgy bat cookies turn chocolate wafer cookies into Halloween treats shaped like flying bats with milk chocolate candy melts. A no-bake project for kids and party trays.

Turmeric oyster crackers are a microwave snack mix flavored with garlic, dill, and chicken bouillon. A golden, savory twist on seasoned crackers for parties, salads, and soup toppers.

Creamy curry dip made with mayonnaise, honey, ketchup, curry powder, and hot sauce. Served in a hollowed red cabbage bowl with raw vegetables for a stunning party appetizer.

Homemade sesame cheese dip mix with Parmesan, toasted sesame seeds, and celery seed. Stir into sour cream or yogurt for a nutty, savory party dip ready in minutes.