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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 Winter cocktail and festive snacks! Make some of these tasty Holiday party-foods for your next get-together.

    • Close up of shortbread cookies that have cranberries and chunks of white chocolate in them.
      Cranberry White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
    • 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
    • close up of cheese ball coated in pecans, parsley and dried cranberries on a white plate
      Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

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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 of shortbread cookies that have cranberries and chunks of white chocolate in them.
      Cranberry White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
    • Cinnamon Candy Apples - These vintage-inspired cinnamon candy apples are the perfect Fall treat! #retrorecipe
      1960's Cinnamon Candy Apples
    • melty baked brie topped with sliced pears, pistachios and drizzled in honey on top of brown parchment paper
      Baked Brie with Pears, Pistachios, and Honey
    • Overhead of a square metal pan with a top layer of sour cream and a hot sauce "blood splatter" with a spoon in the top right corner that has scooped out a serving of the dip.
      ​​Blood Splatter 7 Layer Dip (Halloween Recipe!)
    See more Fall →

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    Party Food

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

    • Overhead of a whole pizza with a slice being taken out of it.
      Super Cheesy! Veggie Supreme Pizza w/ Olives
    • Overhead of a hand taking a slice of mushroom pizza from a whole pizza.
      Double Mushroom Pizza w/ Red Sauce & Garlic
    • Overhead of a plate of saucy chicken wings.
      Wow-worthy! Super Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
    • Overhead of a light blue bowl with a creamy chicken dip in it topped with chopped parsley and pepper.
      Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip w/Rotisserie Chicken

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    Cocktails

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

    • Overhead of a "blood bag" filled with a red liquid.
      Gory Pomegranate Blood Bag Cocktail w/ Vodka
    • Close up of a glass filled half way with a muddy green colored liquid and a white smoke filling the remaining half of the glass with smoke spilling out of the glass.
      Smoking Green Halloween Party Punch w/ Midori
    • Three quarters angle of a cloudy cocktail in a short glass with a foamy top garnished with a lime peel and cherry on a cocktail pic surrounded by chips and more ganishes.
      5 Minute Vegan Tequila Sour Cocktail w/ Aquafaba
    • Two glasses filled with ice and a light pink beverage that is darker on the bottom on top of a woven placemat with mint garnishes.
      10 minute Shaken Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

    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!

    • Overhead close up of cookies layered on top of themselves.
      Buttery Slice and Bake Toffee Shortbread Cookies
    • 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

    See more dessert recipes →

    Recent Posts

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      Vegan Friendly! Chopped Salad w/ Iceberg & Radicchio
    • A spoon with an orange red sauce in it being poured over chicken wings.
      Silky Smooth 15 Minute Homemade Buffalo Sauce
    • Overhead of many pigs in a blanket on a dark blue plate.
      Irresistible Hot Dog Pigs in a Blanket w/ Cheese
    • Overhead of a creamy and chunky imitation crab dip in it topped with chopped chives.
      Devourable! Cold & Chunky Imitation Crab Dip
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