The holiday season is all about celebrating with friends, family and, of course, food. From effortless appetizers to drinks both cool and toasty, we’ve got all the essential recipes for a perfect party.

BEST-EVER

HOLIDAY PARTY

Be the star of the party circuit with tasty bites (like Apple Brie Crostini), creative cocktails and easy decorating ideas.


EVERYTHING YOU NEED

CHUCK'S GO-TO PARTY APPETIZERS

Chuck Hughes

Prepare Chuck's three-cheese squares, then bread and fry (or bake) them right before guests arrive. Wow factor? Check.

Everyone Loves Fried Cheese

CHUCK'S TOP PARTY RECIPES

YOUR COCKTAIL PARTY PLAN

How to Throw a Holiday Cocktail Party

Your guests will never know you need only five basic ingredients to throw this glitzy gold- and jewel-toned holiday affair.

The 5 Elements You Need

PARTY HOSTING, MADE EASY

NADIA G.’S NEW YEAR’S BASH

Nadia G.

Nadia G. reinvents the typical New Year's Eve bash by dreaming up a sweet, savory and boozy party menu that'll have you ringing in 2013 with pizzazz.

See Nadia's New Year's Menu


TOP NEW YEAR'S RECIPES

GET THIS PARTY STARTED (RIGHT NOW)

SET UP YOUR HOME BAR

How to Stock a Bar

Find out which liquors, mixers and glassware you need to get your party going.

Watch: Bar Stocking Tips

CHEESE, PLEASE

Antipasti de Salumi Recipe

Prep a pretty cheese plate ranging from mild to sharp for an easy, no-cook starter.

Antipasti de Salumi Recipe

GO NUTS!

Chuck’s Chorizo With Arugula Pesto

Toss nuts with spices and oil, bake ‘till browned and voila: Party snacks are ready.

Chili-Spiced Mixed Nuts

BRING ON THE BALLS

Mini meat or veggie balls are instant crowd-pleasers — so be sure to make plenty.

Mini meat or veggie balls are instant crowd-pleasers - so be sure to make plenty.

Mozzarella Meatball Sliders

Dessert on a Stick

Pecan Pie Pops Recipe

Surprise guests with skewered sweets, passed around like small bites.

Pecan Pie Pops

A Classy Ladies Party

Red Velvet Cupcake Cocktail Recipe

Make like Alie + Georgia with these fun cocktails (that could double as dessert).

Red Velvet Cupcake Cocktail

Lee Ann Wong, Appetizer Adviser

Lee Anne Wong

Tired of the same old party foods? Lee Anne Wong spices things up with new spins on favorites like sliders and wings.

Join Lee Anne in the Kitchen

LEE ANNE'S APPETIZER RECIPES

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