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Whether you're planning a low-key bridal shower, an intimate birthday bash, or big season finale watch party, Delish has all the entertaining ideas and delicious recipes you'll need to plan the perfect gathering.

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crescent dough baked and filled with brie, sliced blueberries, almonds, and honey

35 Spring Appetizers So Good, You'll Want To Throw A Party Every Week

Home Bartending HQ

paloma cocktail with a salt rim and grapefruit garnish

Paloma Cocktail

Even grapefruit haters can't resist.

Bowl of colorful beverage with lemon slices, blueberries, and mint.

Blueberry Mint Punch

Berry delicious.

peperoncini martini with feta

Peperoncini Martini (Cini Tini)

Olives are so last year.

Priyanka Chopra's Bloody Mary

Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s Bloody Mary

It's a Jonas family recipe!

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Come On, Get 'Appy!

A party is only as good as the apps that are served.

carrot hummus in a bowl with cucumber and pita chips

Carrot Hummus

Gotta love that bright orange color!

crispy carrot chips

Crispy Carrot Chips

Pro tip: Don't skip the sauce.

mozzarella sticks covered in hot sauce

Copycat Chili's Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

A perfect cheese pull—guaranteed.

deviled egg dip

Deviled Egg Dip

It's egg-ceptionally delish.

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Every Party Needs A Dessert Table

sweet potato bars with a torched sugar topping

60 Crowd-Pleasing, Shareable Desserts To Bring To Every Potluck

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Party Planning 101

pigs in a blanket made with pretzeled dough

113 Easy Bite-Sized Appetizer Recipes

chocolate tart with a caramel middle

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crescent dough bites filled with brie and cranberry sauce

40 Party-Perfect Crescent Roll Appetizers

french blonde cocktail

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pinwheel sandwiches

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individual puff pastry squares topped with a cheesy mushroom duxelles, slices of roasted mushrooms, and fresh thyme

25 Perfect Puff Pastry Appetizers

cookie cake with oreos mixed in and on top with chocolate frosting

33 Easy Graduation Cake Recipes

featuring floral, fruity st germain, fresh lime, mint, and prosecco bubbles, this is the perfect crisp alternative to heavier drinks

20 Spritz Cocktail Recipes

mini lasagnas in wonton cups

Mini Lasagnas

jalapeño popper deviled eggs

Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs

puff pastry bites filled with brie, bacon, and asparagus

Bacon Asparagus Brie Bites

chex mix with dill pickle flavoring

Dill Pickle Chex Mix

feta wrapped in phyllo and fried served with honey

Life Hack: Always Be Ready To Host By Stocking These 9 Ingredients

Make some room in your freezer!

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Party. Tonight. Your House.

pull apart bread with cheese and cranberry sauce

I Turn To These Last-Minute Apps Whenever I Have To Host Last Minute

Ready to shine in no time.

Break Out The Punch Bowl

a pitcher and glasses of sangria made with white wine and strawberry syrup with ice, pieces of mint, sliced strawberry, and sliced lemons

15 Big-Batch Cocktails For All Your Dinner Party Needs

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Party Like It's Your Birthday

shot in a shot glass topped with sprinkles, whipped cream, and a candle

Birthday Cake Shots Are Sure To Make Any Birthday Party One To Remember

chocolate birthday cake

Chocolate Birthday Cake

cookie cake with oreos mixed in and on top with chocolate frosting

Oreo Cookie Cake

dog birthday cake delish

Dog Birthday Cake

funfetti style cake in a pie dish

Birthday Cake Pie

a skillet full of cooked spaghetti in a cream sauce with pieces of green olives, parsley, and parmesan

20 Easy (& Impressive!) Recipes For Your First Dinner Party

For The Host Who Wants The Most

bundt cake bread filled with sliced salami, ham, provolone, tomatoes, lettuce, and pepperoni

Giant Party Sub

costco wines

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a bowl of homemade chex mix with pretzels, chex cereal, goldfish, and bagel chips

Chex Mix

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best whiskey

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hostess gifts

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dips

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best canned cocktails

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pigs in a blanket made with pretzeled dough

113 Easy Bite-Sized Appetizers For The Best Party Ever