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Great Party Recipes!

Great parties begin with great party recipes because the food is the life of the party.

(And you thought it was your rendition of Mack the Knife.)

You can serve the same old tired party fare, but, admit it, what you really want is lots of great food ideas for parties. Just not 62,427 of them!

Bring your party to life, then, with make-your-friends-happy recipes like...

• Mexican Cheese Fondue
• Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
• Chicken and Artichoke Pizza
• 7 Layer Dip
• Spicy Pecan Nibbles
• Watermelon Champagne Punch
• Jello Shots
• Grilled Ahi Tuna Sandwiches

Sounds wonderful but difficult, right? Nope. 'Easy' is part of what makes them great.

Outstanding cooks (and hosts) come in two styles, those who love to cook and those who love to eat. We cater to the latter with lots of easy party recipes.

We even tell you how to figure how much food to prepare for your crowd. Take a look and you'll see why great parties begin with great party recipes.

Party Recipes Blog

Finding the right party ideas, recipes and tips at the right time is like finding gold nuggets. The Party Recipes Blog presents exactly what you need for the season.

The Party Food Planning Guide

Want to know about party food quantities? How much liquor to stock? How much ice and how many napkins to buy? Recipe conversions? The Party Food Planning Guide tells you that, and a lot more.

Recipes for Leftovers . After-the-Party-Recipes

The more recipes for leftovers the better. You make too much food, shop at the warehouse store, recycle, and hate waste. Come see what to do with leftovers that is buckets of fun.

Gourmet Party Food – Gourmet Recipes, Tips and Buyer's Guides

How to choose, buy and prepare gourmet party food like caviar, champagne, coffee and tea, fine chocolate, gourmet oils, lobster, and smoked salmon with simple yet elegant presentations.

Party Yak: Free Party Tips from Great Party Recipes

Party Yak is the place for new company-worthy recipes, party tips, theme party ideas, wine and food pairing tips, product reviews and more from Great Party Recipes.

Party and Cooking Quick Tips

Party and cooking quick tips are short, great-to-know bits of cooking and entertaining information.. Check back often for the latest food preparation tips and party planning ideas at a glance.

Party Appetizer Recipes - Easy and Impressive

Can party appetizer recipes be impressive if they're easy, delicious and pronounceable? Yes, they can. At least, every one of ours says Bite me. Hors d'oeuvre recipes for the rest of us.

Barbecue Recipes - Great Barbecue and Picnic Food Ideas

Need picnic food ideas? Come and get 'em! Great barbecue recipes (and barbecue sauce recipes). Ribs, fish and seafood, hot off the grill. Side dishes, salads and desserts complete the array.

Fun Brunch Menu Ideas

Check out our brunch menu ideas and planning tips. Complete brunch menus and brunch recipes including brunch drinks. Classic, make-ahead, and quick, easy brunch ideas.

Popular Mixed Drinks from GreatPartyRecipes.com

Get dozens (not thousands) of popular mixed drinks. Martinis, mojitos, brunch drinks, margaritas, blender drinks, sangria, champagne cocktail recipes, and at least 1 blast from the past.

Easy Dessert Recipes for all Occasions

Easy dessert recipes are our Just Desserts. From old favorites to fondue to fruit to tea cakes, (and one mystery) here they are.

Dinner Party Recipes with Menus

Your wish has come true: Lots of dinner party recipes tucked into international menus, complete with desserts and wine suggestions. Starters, too.

Party Dip Recipes . The Definitive Collection You've Always Wanted

Party dip recipes are the backbone of the casual party. These timeless recipes span the classics and new favorites. Not every recipe for dip, just the great ones.

Party Finger Food Recipes - Gourmet Party Snack Ideas

Every laid-back party or big game calls for party finger food recipes. From seasoned popcorn to spiced nuts to party mix and gourmet fries, great party snack recipes all. We're raising the bar.

Easy Fondue Recipes! It's dip. It's dinner. It's dessert. It's fun.

Looking for something easy, fun, and special for your next party? Easy Fondue Recipes is the place. Chocolate fondue recipes, cheese fondue recipes, fruit fondue, fondue dipping sauce recipes, more.

Ultimate Homemade Pizza Recipes Lurk Within You

Are you a gourmet or a traditionalist? Your ultimate homemade pizza recipes lie somewhere among the 4 great pizza dough recipes, a dozen pizza sauce recipes and ready-mades, and scores of toppings.

Party Punch Recipes...Who Knew They Would Be So Stirring?

Secrets, controversy, drunken sailors, spirits-- not to mention the sherbet and champagne punch recipes, let alone Hot Buttered Cranberry Punch and the other party punch recipes.

Party Sandwich Recipes

Almost every gathering is ripe for great party sandwich recipes. Get company-worthy classic, gourmet and international sandwich ideas. Even dessert sandwiches.

Homemade Soup Recipes and Soup Party Tips

For luncheon, casual dinner, or Soup Party bring on the homemade soup recipes. A hearty, hot soup in winter or a chilled soup in summer are very inviting. Also: What to serve with homemade soup.

Tea Party Recipes

Tea party recipes are alive and well, formal as 'tea and crumpets in the parlor' or as laid-back as 'old friends on the front porch'. Tea cakes, tea sandwiches and scone recipes, history, tea guide.

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