Celebrations at Home - Easy Recipes, Cocktails, & Party Ideas

outdoor table setting for fall with sunflowers centerpiece.

Easy Broccoli Casserole (with French’s Fried Onions)

Best Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo

wild rice side dish in black bowl on tan table.

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Let’s Plan Your Party!

Easy delicious recipes to plan the perfect party menu!

Seasonal Celebrations

Food and party ideas for Fall!

outside food buffet table with various dishes of food.

Fall Dinner Party Alfresco

Easy Appetizers >>

Easy party appetizers for all occasions, including finger foods, dips, mini sandwiches and easy hors d’oeuvres.

mini fruit and cheese kabobs on oval platter sitting on wood board surrounded by crackers, nuts and wine.

Ham, Cheese and Fruit Kabob Appetizers

white paper bag rolled down and filled with Chex party mix with small wood scoop inside, surrounded by snack cups and drinks.

Savory Chex Mix Recipe (Italian Seasoned)

puff pastry appetizers with cheese filling and pesto filling, on wood skewers with wine glasses in background.

Cheese & Pesto Puff Pastry Appetizers

pile of bacon wrapped crackers on green and white vintage plate with small dip bowl.

Bacon Wrapped Crackers Appetizers

Drink Recipes >>

Adult cocktails, family mocktails, and punch recipes for a crowd!

two gold vintage glasses with drinks garnished with lemon and crystalized ginger.

Spiced Apple Pie Cocktail Recipe

dark colored drink in martini glass with slice of rolled chocolate cake on the rim.

Chocolate Cake Cocktail

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Main Dish Recipes>>

Main dishes and casseroles for a dinner party or luncheon.

white round baking dish with baked beans surrounded by chips and drinks on table, overhead.

Easy Baked Beans with Ground Beef

cheesy spaghetti with pepperoni and basil on top, in white casserole dish, overhead view.

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti (5 Ingredients)

baked pasta casserole in white dish with spoon scooping out a serving.

Best Mexican Pasta Bake (Crowd Pleaser)

round baking dish with baked pasta and cheese, overhead view.

Easy Layered Penne Pasta Bake

Side Dishes >>

Crowd pleasing side dish recipes to round out a meal.

white baking dish of hash brown casserole sitting on silver tray on breakfast table.

Creamy Hash Brown Casserole

noodle salad in black bowls on wood table.

Cold Asian Noodle Salad (with Peanut Sauce)

corn casserole in white baking dish, close up side view

Easy Creamed Corn Casserole (without Jiffy Mix)

brussels sprouts with bacon and honey recipe

Easy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Honey

Dessert Recipes >>

Easy recipes for mini desserts and sweet treats for parties and showers.

Chex muddy buddies with peanuts and blue candies in white bowl.

Muddy Buddies Sweet Party Snack Mix

thin lace cookies in a stack on dark plate.

Easiest Oatmeal Lace Cookies

large mason jar filled with Chex mix muddy buddies with M&M's and peanuts.

Sweet & Salty Chex Mix Recipe

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

round wood board filled with cheese chocolate fruit nuts and sweets.

Here’s My Philosophy:

The most important thing about parties & entertaining is the guest list! Next, it should be delicious, beautiful, unique, and fun. Here at CAH I strive to give you ideas you can actually use, and recipes that won’t keep you stuck in the kitchen all day.

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Party Themes >>

Find inspiration for stylish entertaining with our extensive collection of ideas, themes, and party food.