From Cocktails and Bites to Main Courses and Desserts, These Are Our Best Recipes to Make for Holiday Parties

Another truly exceptional year is coming to an end, which means it's time to toast the season in kind. How best to do that? By gathering your nearest and dearest and treating them to festive drinks and the most delicious food, of course! Here, we're sharing our latest recipes and most delicious creations for any type or size of gathering. We hope they'll inspire you and help you to bring the fun to any scenario.

What kind of parties call for these ultra-festive recipes? If you ask us, anything goes. At your final book club meeting of the year, raise a toast with a tropical sparkling Ginger-and-Spice Punch. Host your group for drinks and small bites either inside by the fireplace or outside around a firepit. You can get convivial over crispy bites like those pictured here. A platter of Carrot, Zucchini, and Leek Fritters, Salmon-and-Mashed Potato Croquettes, and Spinach-and-Feta Patties with dipping sauces that pair with any and all of the snacks. If you want to up the ante, we also have a recipe for a molten triple cheese dip with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes that we defy anyone to resist.

For a sit-down with your inner circle, you'll need a marvelous main course. We've got you covered with options for a celebratory herb-crusted pork rib roast that serves eight to 12 or a stunning Orange-and-Saffron Scented Seafood Stew that serves eight and just needs some bread for mopping up the delicious juices. Whatever you do, don't forget dessert. Treat your friends to a snowy frosted chocolate cake layered with a decadent chocolate filling. It goes so well with warm sips like Candy Cane Hot Cocoa or Honey-Buttered Hot Toddy.

No matter what type of event you're hosting this holiday season, you can't go wrong with these fabulous recipes.