Quick Reference Best for: Backyard cookouts, graduation parties, tailgates Make ahead: Yes — blend up to 1 month in advance Serves: 50 guests; 3–4 pounds of dry rub total Key tip: Plan 1 ounce of rub per pound of meat, plus a 10–20% buffer How Much Dry Rub to Buy […]
Quick Reference Best for: Backyard parties, graduations, and casual wedding buffets Make ahead: Yes — season up to 24 hours in advance Serves: 30 people with standard 6–8 oz portions Key tip: Plan 12–15 pounds raw salmon for 30; cook a few extra fillets for big appetites Feeding a crowd […]
Quick Reference Best for: Weddings, reunions, church socials, catered events Make ahead: Yes — assemble 24 hours ahead; bake day-of Serves: 100 people (standard 4–5 oz dessert portions) Key tip: Bake in hotel pans; keep warm at 150–160°F to hold texture Hosting a big event and wondering how much peach […]
Feeding a crowd without a carb overload? Totally doable—and delicious. This playbook gives you a full low-carb buffet for 30 people, with exact quantities, make-ahead tips, and a layout that keeps traffic flowing. Expect big flavors, zero bread baskets, and guests who ask for seconds. Ready to party smart? 1. […]
If you love the taste of a classic piña colada, these cupcakes bring that sunny, beachy flavor to your dessert plate. They’re soft, moist, and loaded with pineapple and coconut, with an optional hint of rum for a grown-up twist. The frosting is creamy, light, and not too sweet, so […]
If you love the sunny flavor of lemon desserts but don’t want to fuss with baking, this Lemon Cream Pie Cheesecake Dip is your new go-to. It’s silky, tangy, lightly sweet, and dangerously scoopable. Think cheesecake meets lemon cream pie, but in a bowl with graham crackers on the side. […]
Brookie cupcakes bring the best of two classic treats into one handheld dessert: fudgy brownies on the bottom and soft chocolate chip cookies on top. They’re playful, rich, and surprisingly easy to pull off at home. Whether you’re baking for a birthday, a potluck, or a Friday night craving, these […]
This Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip brings all the warm, spiced flavors of gingerbread together with the creamy richness of cheesecake. It’s quick to make, easy to serve, and the kind of dessert that disappears fast at parties. You don’t need to turn on the oven, and it’s forgiving enough for beginners. […]
Pumpkin Dump Cake is one of those desserts that hits all the right notes without asking for much in return. It’s cozy, warmly spiced, and ridiculously easy to pull off, even on a busy weeknight. You don’t need a mixer or a long list of steps—just a few pantry staples […]
Carrot cake meets cookies in one pan, and it’s every bit as good as it sounds. These carrot cake cookie bars are soft, chewy, and packed with warm spice, flecks of carrot, and just enough sweetness. The cream cheese frosting gives them that classic carrot cake vibe without the fuss […]