Party Favorites:

What are your "go to" appetizers, meals, desserts, food in general when you have people over?? Any good crowd pleasing recipes you always make? Any big hits you can share??

Having some parties coming up -- looking for some great things to make!

Re: Party Favorites:

I order a hero for every party - mostly Italian hero since it goes so quickly. Penne ala vodka, chicken parm, and sausage and peppers are my go-to dishes.

For apps - buffalo chicken dip is usually the biggest hit. I also make a taco dip. Pigs in a blanket are usually a big hit also.

Dessert - everyone requests my cheesecake.

Re: Party Favorites:

Apps
Meat candy
Pizza puffs
White pizza dip
Spicy corn and cheese dip
Taco dip
Chili dip
French onion tarts
Sweet and sour cocktail meatballs

Meals
Penne alla vodka
Baked ziti
Chicken parm
Chicken marsala
Heroes
Sausage and peppers
Eggplant rollatini
Pasta primavera

Desserts
Cookies
Brownies
Cheesecake
7 Layer bars

Re: Party Favorites:

Depends on the 'tone' of the party and the season but here are some faves that can be mixed and matched for different themes, etc..:

Apps:
Chili/Cheese Dip w/ tortilla
Buffalo Chicken Dip w/tortilla
Spinach Dip w/ Pita chips
Lollipop Lambchops
Tomato/Fresh Mozz Skewers
Cheese & Meat platter (Brie,Stilton,Cheddar, Pepperoni, Soppersota) w/ crackers
Relish Tray (variety of olives and pickles)
Buffalo Wings
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Homemade pizza

Main Course:
Paella
Burgers/Dogs
BBQ Chicken
Grilled Steak
Spiral Ham
Tuscan Chicken
Ziti/Lasagna
Taco/Burrito Bar


Sides:
Grilled Veggie Salad
Mashed Potato Bar
Potato/Mac Salad/Cole Slaw
Roasted Veg
Macaroni & Cheese