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    Parties

    We love parties! It is so fun to get people together and share food. Whether you're having a low-key gathering or a fancier shindig, here are some recipe ideas for your next party.

    close up of chocolate ghost fudge

    BOO! Halloween Chocolate Fudge

    cocktail meatball on toothpick

    Slow Cooker Frozen Meatballs With Grape Jelly + BBQ Sauce

    slice of cinnamon pie on a plate with a bite on a fork

    A (Ridiculously Easy!) Cinnamon Pie

    glazed donuts spelling "happy birthday"

    Homemade Glazed Happy Birthday Donuts!

    Cranberry Jalapeño Dip (That You Can Make Ahead!)

    DIY grazing platter

    Making a Grazing Platter

    serving bowl of mediterranean orzo salad

    Mediterranean Orzo Salad

    setting up an oatmeal toppings bar

    Setting Up an Oatmeal Toppings Bar

    basic guacamole recipe

    Simplest Guacamole (3 Ingredients!)

    Loaded Potato Chip Dip

    Roasted Acorn Squash and Bacon Bruschetta | This easy recipe is the perfect make-ahead fall appetizer! Roast squash, bacon, and red onion on a sheet pan. Roasted acorn squash gets whipped with cream cheese and roasted onion, then spread on grilled baguette and topped with crumbled bacon.

    Roasted Acorn Squash + Bacon Bruschetta

    Herb-Marinated Goat Cheese Jar | Goat cheese is marinated in herb-infused olive oil here for an easy, make-ahead appetizer. Spread on baguette, crostini, or crackers.

    Herb-Marinated Goat Cheese Jar

    Classic Chocolate Cake with Homemade Chocolate Buttercream

    Sloppy Joes (from scratch!)

    French Toast Casserole | An easy, make-ahead French Toast Bake! All the best cinnamon and vanilla flavors of classic French toast in casserole form. Can be baked immediately or left overnight to soak. Bake this up for a low-stress way to make a French toast breakfast or brunch for a crowd!

    French Toast Casserole

    Foolproof Fruit Salad | How to make fruit salad with lots of fruit options! An easy and customizable fruit salad recipe that’s perfect for parties and crowds.

    Foolproof Fruit Salad

    Homemade Baba Ganoush

    Baba Ganoush

    Pork Carnitas

    Pork Carnitas

    Topping Ideas for a Macaroni and Cheese Bar

    105 Toppings for Your Mac and Cheese

    Croque Monsieur Casserole

    Pepperoni Pinwheels

    Pepperoni Pinwheels

    Baked Popcorn Chicken

    Grilled Cheese with Bacon-Onion Jam

    Grilled Cheese with Bacon-Onion Jam

    small bowl of salsa with chips on the side

    Restaurant-Style Salsa

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