Foolproof Dinner Party Mains

Appetizers for a Crowd

Twists on the Twist

Easy Entertaining How-Tos

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Sauteed Shrimp Cocktail
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Sauteed Shrimp Cocktail

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Giada's shrimp cocktail uses an unusual sauce and sauteed shrimp.

Winning Brunch Ideas

Ree's Sausage-Kale Strata

The Pioneer Woman's hearty, eggy dish is perfect for a crowd.

Breakfast for 12

Ina's Belgian Waffles

These yeasty waffles are almost entirely make-ahead.

Overnight Waffles

Huevos Rancheros

Take this brunch dish to the next level by making bacon tortillas.

Better with Bacon

30-Dollar Dinner Party

A Middle Eastern-inspired feast for six, for just 30 bucks? It's possible with these tasty and resourceful recipes from Food Network Kitchen.

Chickpea-Potato Dip, Chicken Flatbreads + More

Our Essential Guide to Feeding a Crowd

No matter what type of party you're throwing, we've got a cheat sheet for how much food you should serve.

Serve Just the Right Amount of Food

Try This at Home

Grilled Fish

Geoffrey Zakarian shows how to cook a whole fish on the grill.

Plus, How to Filler It!

Watermelon Cake

Make a cake that looks just like a watermelon fruit basket.

Fruit Salad 2.0

Lobster Salad

Take advantage of lobster season with this refreshing salad.

How to Cook Lobster

Croque Monsieurs

Marc Murphy takes on the traditional French sandwich.

The Chopped Judge's How-To

DIY Sausage

Prepare for your next party with homemade chorizo for the grill.

Step-by-Step with Guy

Dill Pickles

Amy Thielen shares an old-fashioned family pickle recipe.

Amy's Pickling Process

6 Boozy Pies Inspired by Classic Cocktails

We captured the flavor and essence of six classic cocktails and spun them into sweet, creamy pies.
Go Home, Pies — You're Drunk!

Party-Worthy Desserts

Maple-Walnut Cheesecake

This sweet-nutty combo makes cheesecake extra irresistible.

 

Try a New Cheesecake

Lemon-Berry Icebox Cake

Try this perfect make-ahead dessert, especially on hot days.

 

No-Bake Cake

Dulce de Leche Cookie Bars

These portable bars will become your new favorite party treat.

Pack 'Em to Go

10 Things to Make with Store-Bought Pound Cake

Elevate store-bought pound cake with these 10 easy, fancied-up takes on the versatile dessert.

Shortcut Desserts

Sides for Entertaining

Rachael's Garlic Bread

Buttery, garlicky, cheesy bread goes with just about anything.

Fill the Breadbasket

New Takes on Twice-Baked

Go beyond sour cream and bacon with five new potato fillings.

Twice as Nice

Mix-and-Match Cornbread

One recipe leads to countless cornbread combinations.

Perfect for Your Next Cookout

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream