Holidays and Occasions

Attending a potluck Friendsgiving? These easy Thanksgiving appetizers, sides, and desserts are perfect for the party.

Whether you need Halloween party food for a school, work, or in-home celebration, these festive treats will impress every ghoulish guest. From creepy-crawly finger foods to spooky and sweet desserts, we have easy Halloween party food for every budget, skill-level, and time frame. We amped up plain ol’ party snacks using everything from jack-o’-lantern guts (a.k.a. pumpkin) to slimy, slithering gummy worms. With these Halloween party food ideas, frightening on the outside still means delicious on the inside.

We've consulted with the experts and they agree: These are the recipes that no successful tailgate party should be without.

These Halloween dinner ideas are scary good. From a Boneyard Chicken Pot Pie to Mummy Hot Dogs, get the recipes here.

These fun Halloween potluck-friendly recipes will delight party guests young and old.

We've rounded up the best side dishes to complete your Labor Day feast, including baked beans, grilled veggies, pasta salads, and more! 

These easy Halloween cupcake ideas are fun for the whole family.

Set out a fiendish spread of appetizers when you host the annual Halloween party.

Don’t know what to do with all the leftover pumpkin pie filling from Thanksgiving? Try making these easy leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes.

No tricks to these treats! The best part about Halloween desserts is that they're basically your favorite treats disguised as Halloween goodies. You don't need super special icing skills to make these recipes shine. Simple instructions, a few Test Kitchen tips, and a love of fun holiday foods are all you need to get started. Keep these Halloween dessert ideas in mind all season long. Hungry for more spooky ideas? Check out our Ultimate Halloween Guide (with 200+ recipes) next. 

We've selected entree, appetizer, and drink recipes that can be prepared on the grill (or smoker) or in a crockpot, plus some desserts that don't mind being served a little (or a lot) chilled.

Reach for versatile puff pastry to create a variety of festive and impressive appetizers,

Halloween is when all things creepy, crawly, spooky, and grody are what's in. Get in the spirit by showing off your most disturbingly tasty dishes at the next Halloween party. Although they'll have you feeling squeamish at first glance, the following gross Halloween recipes are deceptively delicious.

Start off your Labor Day feast right with these crowd-pleasing appetizers, including creamy dips, finger foods, and other tasty snacks. 

Our favorite Christmas Eve dinner recipes are as easy as they are show-stopping.

This Thanksgiving, take a mental vacation to simpler times by whipping out a few retro-inspired dishes.

Reduce your game-day stress with these easy, 5-ingredient appetizers and enjoy all of the tailgating festivities.

These classic Italian recipes will make Christmas dinner a breeze. Find your new favorite holiday meal here.

Gather everyone in the kitchen this fall to enjoy a few fun Halloween baking ideas. From cakes to cupcakes to brownies and more, we've got the best Halloween baking recipes, loaded with fun stir-ins such as marshmallows and pumpkin. Whether you prefer baked goods flavored with pumpkin spice or classic cookies decorated with fun jack-o'-lantern faces, we've got the Halloween baking recipes to solve every sugar craving this season. Bag them up to share at tailgates, class parties, and around the office.

Celebrate for less this season with these budget-friendly tailgating recipes from All You that each cost $1 or less per serving.

Cut back on the chaos this holiday season with our best make-ahead Christmas appetizers.

From festive finger foods to unbeatable dips, impress everyone at your holiday gathering with these easy appetizers.

Planning a Halloween party should be fun! Keep your next ghoulish get-together feeling that way by taking advantage of our favorite easy Halloween appetizer ideas to make your table both festive and delicious. Whether you're hosting a dessert party or a trick-or-treat pregame loaded with savory, spooky snacks, there are tons of great Halloween finger foods here to satisfy your every craving. It doesn't take much time or effort to dress up your go-to apps in Halloween style. 

From Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce and Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes to Slow Cooker Turkey and Dressing, these recipes make the most of hard-working kitchen tools and appliances like the slow cooker, Instant Pot, and trusty sheet pan.