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    Party Food & Cocktail Recipes for Get-togethers

    Awesome recipes for entertaining

    Hi friend, welcome to the party! Here at Cup of Zest we specialize in sharing fun recipes to make for your next get-together. We have delish appetizers, desserts, and cocktails to make whether you're hosting a casual night in or need a crowd-pleasing dish. Glad you're here!

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    It's time to get cozy with a delish Fall cocktail and seasonal appetizers! Make some of these tasty Autumn party-foods for your next get-together.

    • A vertical close up image of the fall meat and cheese board. There is a wheel of camembert cut into wedges in the middle, and surrounding it are crab apples, pomegranate seeds, aged gouda, a jar of honey and other charcuterie items on the board
      Fall Meat and Cheese Board Step-by-Step
    • Two glasses of a yellow drink with lots of ice next to a small bowl of limes
      Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail w/ Fresh Ginger
    • Overhead of a wheel of brie topped with fig jam, chopped pistachios, and fresh thyme, cut open at the top of the image and oozing melty cheese.
      Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pistachios
    • pink cocktail in a stemmed glass garnished with a slice of grapefruit
      4 Ingredient Shaken Grapefruit Vodka Martini

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    About Michelle

    Los Angles based nacho lover and on-camera culinary talent

    Hi, I'm Michelle and welcome to the party! After years of working in the culinary world I'm sharing the skills I've learned with you here at Cup of Zest. I'm here to help you invite your friends over more and stress less when cooking for them. Glad you're part of the crew!

    Learn more about me →

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    Fall recipes

    Fall is here and I've got some simple and tasty recipes to use up that seasonal produce and get cozy while entertaining.

    • close up on melted cheese in a bread bowl on a white plate with torn and toasted pieces of bread.
      Baked Brie in a Bread Bowl with Garlic
    • close up on a wheel of baked brie topped with apricot preserves next to crostini on a white plate.
      5 Ingredient Baked Brie with Apricot Preserves
    • close up on melted cheese in a bread bowl on a white plate with torn and toasted pieces of bread.
      31 Party Worthy Holiday Baked Brie Recipes
    • eyeball deviled eggs on a black plate.
      Eyeball Deviled Eggs (Halloween Party Recipe)

    See more fall recipes →

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    Appetizers

    From massive cheese boards to veggie-topped crostini you'll find something awesome to serve at your next party!

    • baked brie with garlic and thyme in a white baking dish with crackers inside the dish.
      4 Ingredient Baked Brie with Garlic and Thyme
    • baked brie wrapped in puff pastry next to crackers on a black plate.
      Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions in Puff Pastry
    • melted brie cheese topped with toasted almonds and jam in a white baking dish.
      4 Ingredient Baked Brie with Strawberry Jam
    • a white bowl filled with creamy olive dip next to a small bowl of green olives.
      Chilled Creamy Green Olive Dip w/ Cream Cheese

    See more appetizers →

    Cocktails

    Are you looking for a fun cocktail to serve your friends? I've got you covered with these simple recipes!

    • Five Tips to Hosting a Cocktail Party at Home
    • Two cocktail glasses filled halfway with a red colored punch, garnished with a grapefruit wedge and a large punch bowl behind them.
      5 Ingredient Sparkling Negroni Punch
    • Close up of a small glass filled with an orange liquid, ice, cranberries and garnished with an orange twist.
      5 Minute Cranberry Orange Prosecco Punch
    • pink punch with chunks of fruit and ice in stemless wine glasses
      White Wine Stone Fruit Sangria

    See more cocktails →

    Top recipe videos

    Every week Michelle shares a new cooking video! Check out these popular videos.

    small batch queso dip written over an image of a woman taking a bite of a chip with another image of a small pan filled with cheese dip
    fall cheese board written over an image of a woman pointing toward another image of a cheese board
    blueberry galette for two written over an image of a woman taking a bite and an image of a blueberry galette

    Watch more on the Cup of Zest YouTube channel →

    Desserts

    Every party should end with something sweet and these dessert recipes won't disappoint!

    • cinnamon coated shortbread cookies stacked on top of each other on a white linen napkin
      Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies [Slice & Bake!]
    • chocolate dipped waffle ice cream sandwiches piled on top of each other
      Mini Chocolate Dipped Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
    • vanilla ice cream cookie sandwiches piled on top of each other
      Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
    • 3 white and purple berry bars on a white plate
      Mixed Berry Crumble Bars

    See more dessert recipes →

    Recent Posts

    • close up on fruit, cheese, and meat together on a board.
      Summer Meat and Cheese Board Step-by-Step
    • chicken sausage pizza on a large grey plate.
      Chicken Sausage Pizza with Onions and Peppers
    • burrata pesto pizza on a white plate.
      Burrata Pesto Pizza w/ Crispy Garlic Chili Oil
    • a ball of pizza dough on a piece of parchment paper.
      Basic Pizza Dough Recipe
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