Party Food Recipes

Grilled fish tacos are a perfect appetizer for backyard parties: easy to make and easy to eat with your hands, no utensils required. Firm white fish fillets are rubbed with cayenne pepper and grilled on...

Add a little basil pesto and a pinch of orange zest to this fermented ranch dressing for a brighter, more refreshing flavor. The dressing is made with yogurt and mayonnaise. Mix everything together...

Lemon granita is a light, refreshing dessert from Italy. Its bright, sweet, citrusy flavor makes it perfect for the summer heat and a wonderful post-dinner pick-me-up.

If you're hosting a backyard grill party, treat your guests to a fun, atmospheric cocktail: grilled peaches in wine. Firm, slightly underripe peaches are a perfect match...

Crispy toast with tender avocado spread is a healthy snack and a great appetizer for holidays and parties, especially when garnished. In addition to the avocado spread with chili pepper, garlic, and juice...

This crab salad in an elegant martini glass will be the perfect addition to any celebration or party. It's made with real lump crab meat, tomatoes, and avocado, and dressed with a mayonnaise-mustard...

Deep-fried avocado slices, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, make a great treat for a house party. To prepare the appetizer, frozen avocado slices are dipped in batter and...

To give this chicken salad a wonderful summer flavor, you need a grill! Grilled chicken tenders and corn infuse the salad with delicious smoky notes. Toss them with chopped onions,...

Matcha and cream are the perfect combination for a delicious dessert. Heavy cream perfectly softens the natural bitterness of green tea and helps bring out its sweet floral notes. Add to the creamy mixture...

Caprese, an Italian appetizer made with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, is incredibly versatile and can be served with wine, as an appetizer, or as a side dish. One of the most interesting ways to serve it is in...

This Italian appetizer, made with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, is a delight on its own with its flavor combination and presentation, and when grilled on skewers, it becomes a true...

This elegant fruit salad will be the perfect addition to any event or friendly Sunday brunch. Peeled red and yellow grapefruit segments, along with sweet Navelina orange, are mixed with...

Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious, Italian-style appetizer perfect for finger food at home parties. The eggplant slices are rolled in breadcrumbs and...

Caprese, an Italian appetizer, is a delicious combination of tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil, all dressed in extra-virgin olive oil. Baked, the tomato flavor intensifies and sweetens, and...

To make this appetizer, you don't need to roll out dough or buy ready-made tartlets. They can be easily made from white bread! Simply cut the crusts off the bread slices, and roll out the crumb into...

Mini cheeseburgers, or sliders, are a perfect appetizer for house parties. These bite-sized sandwiches feature a soft, miniature bun topped with a juicy beef patty, melty cheese, onions, pickles, and...

The beauty of the Sicilian muffuletta sandwich is that it's very large, and one serving can feed four to six people, depending on whether you serve it as a main course with...

With this recipe, you'll transform ordinary lasagna into a work of culinary art. Instead of traditional layering of ingredients, boiled lasagna sheets are spread with a cheese filling, rolled up...

The highlight of any summer burger is the mouthwatering barbecue aroma and flavor imparted by the grilled patty. These Mexican-inspired burgers are perfect for a party...

Bang Bang Shrimp is the signature appetizer of the American restaurant chain Bonefish Grill. It's crispy breaded shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce. Anyone who's ever tried it...

To cook taco meat quickly and still keep it juicy, fry the beef in thin strips over high heat, after tossing the steak with spices and a pinch of sugar.

If you're looking to delight your guests with a delicious appetizer, prepare shrimp scampi and serve it on crispy garlic toast. It looks exquisite, cooks quickly, and the flavor is sure to impress.

The classic hot tuna sandwich is half an English muffin topped with a thick layer of tuna salad, artichokes, and celery in a mayonnaise dressing. Topped with a slice of...

A chili dog is a more flavorful and filling version of a hot dog, with the sausage on a bun topped with a generous helping of chili sauce. It's a great hearty appetizer for a house party with friends. You...

Guotie are fried Chinese dumplings filled with meat, perfect for serving as an appetizer with a dipping sauce at a house party. This recipe uses ready-made wonton dough, which...

Esquites is a popular Mexican street food—corn salad in cups that can be purchased from street corn vendors and eaten on the go. You can make esquites at home as a...

A very simple way to prepare a delicious and quick Italian-style dish. Perfect for a camping trip or a backyard lunch. Italian sausages are grilled and served with a side of...

Confit tomatoes are a versatile addition that can be used in many dishes and appetizers to add a vibrant flavor. Plum tomatoes are baked in the oven at a low...

Make these sticky honey-glazed chicken wings with spicy Sriracha sauce for a party, and your friends will remember this treat for a long time. Unlike most similar...

Surprise your friends with these unusual Caesar-style chicken wings. This appetizer includes all the ingredients of the popular salad. The chicken wings are baked in the oven until done and immediately...

This recipe offers three variations of spicy wings: a basic version with a mild spiciness, a second version that's even spicier, and a third version—super-hot wings that true fans will definitely appreciate...

Oven-baked chicken wings are a healthier alternative to fried ones. When cooked properly, they're just as juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, but without the ton of oil. Plus,...

For a delicious Asian flavor, marinate your wings in a mixture of gluten-free tamari soy sauce, ginger, dark sesame oil, and lime zest before grilling. To...

These spicy chicken wings will captivate everyone with their rich Asian flavor and crispy crust, which they develop while grilling. To ensure free circulation of heat,...

Spicy chicken wings are a surefire beer accompaniment, beloved for their crispy crust and vibrant, spicy flavor. Paired with Moroccan harissa, these wings are especially delicious and...

The combination of soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, Cajun seasoning, and grilled chicken seasoning gives these chicken wings a multi-layered flavor that's tart, sweet, and...

Treat your friends to Asian chicken wings in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy orange glaze. They're a great treat for a house party, and they're super easy to make. Cut wings...

These crispy wings are inspired by the popular Italian dish, Chicken Parmesan. Each piece is breaded and baked in the oven, then a few minutes before it's ready...

This recipe details how to properly shuck and serve fresh oysters in their shells. Prepare a large serving dish with crushed ice to hold the shells and cut off the clams for...

Oysters are an excellent aphrodisiac and an exquisite appetizer, served not only in the shell on a bed of crushed ice but also as shooters and small, one-sip cocktails. The main ingredients...

These bite-sized pizzas make a great appetizer for a buffet or a family celebration. The base of the pizzettas is regular pizza dough, which is then cut into round cookie cutters...

Mexican nacho dipping sauce is perfect for an evening with family and friends, whether it's a fun party or watching a game. This recipe suggests making two different servings of nachos. For...

Deep-fried shrimp in a crispy breading are the perfect treat for home parties. If you don't have a deep fryer, you can fry them in a saucepan with plenty of oil. Use a thermometer...

Salpicón is a Spanish and Latin American dish, a salad made of chopped vegetables and meat (or seafood) in a dressing or sauce. In this recipe, salpicón is made with boiled beef...

The muffaletta is a huge sandwich popular in the United States, invented by Sicilians and filled with Italian delicacies. The muffaletta is made with a round loaf of Italian bread. It...

Sopes are a popular Mexican street food made from corn tortillas with a variety of toppings. The tortillas are made from a simple mixture of masa harina (Mexican corn flour) and water. Fry them...

If you have a bag of frozen French fries in your freezer, you can make a unique crispy snack – fricos with fries. Fricos are Italian wafers made with grated cheese, which...

Panucho is a popular Mexican street food consisting of a crispy corn tortilla filled with refried black beans and served with toppings such as shredded turkey, marinated...