My Recipes: Entertaining

Easy Appetizers from Sunset

Serve easy appetizer recipes inspired by the best flavors of the West coast.

8 Sides for a Crowd

If you'll be seating a whole host of guests for Thanksgiving or Christmas, you'll need side dishes that are up to the task. These recipes are all delicious and each serves eight people or more.

A Pear-Inspired Autumn Menu

Pears aren't just for snacking or canning anymore. They make an elegant addition to main dishes and, or course, desserts. (Serves 6)

Thanksgiving 911

We've got the answers to all your hot-button holiday questions.

Autumn Dinner Party

Classic dishes to please any crowd, are the staples of this light, healthy menu. (Serves 8)

Holiday Dinner

(Serves 8)

Party in Style With Light Fare

Eat, drink, and enjoy a buffet of good-for-you foods. That's the goal of Hebni (pronounced ebony) Nutritiion Consultants, a nonprofit group of Florida-based dietitians. Using recipes adapted from The Family Style Soul Food Diabetes Cookbook, you can treat your guests to delectable dishes that are so full of flavor, you'd never guess that they are wholesome too. (Serves 8 to 10)

Party Cocktail Recipes

Pour a cool cocktail to welcome guests. Pink Grapefruit and Lychee Cocktail Party Apple Punch Herbaltini Whiskey Punch Browse All Party Cocktail Recipes Make-Ahead Party Recipes Plan ahead so that you can enjoy the party from the start. Party-Style Pork Empanada Easy Party Snack Mix Everyone's a Star Party Cake Browse All Make-Ahead Party Recipes

Quick & Easy Party Recipes

Throw together a last-minute gathering that tastes like a million bucks. Bacon-Olive Party Sandwiches Red Roosters Mini-Cheeseburgers Vegetable Party Latke Browse All Quick and Easy Party Recipes Kid-Friendly Party Recipes Plan ahead so that you can enjoy the party from the start. Harvest Moon Lollipops Party-Perfect Strawberry Shortcakes Kathy's Chocolate Party Cake Browse All Kid-Friendly Party Recipes