Party Recipes

Is a party even a party if there isn’t any food? (Obviously not.) These festive recipes will feed and delight a crowd.

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One (or Two) Bite Appetizers for Happy Hours

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce
Melissa Clark
547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
547
25 minutes
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Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
141
10 minutes
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Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
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Pink Peppercorn-Marinated Goat Cheese
Rebekah Peppler
195 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
195
10 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating
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Parmesan and Crispy Prosciutto Tower
Ali Slagle
66 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
66
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Spiced Potato Bites With Yogurt
Yotam Ottolenghi
174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
174
1 hour 30 minutes
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Dan Pelosi
1880 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,880
40 minutes
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Chile Crisp Cheese Crackers
Helen Goh
157 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
157
1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
36 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
36
35 minutes
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Delicata Squash Tart With Hot Honey and Pistachios
Melissa Clark
269 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
269
1 hour
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California Rolls
Eric Kim, Tsutomu Nakayama
48 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
48
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pistachio-Goat Cheese Bites
Kristina Felix
126 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
126
35 minutes
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Potato Wedges
Dan Pelosi
556 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
556
1 hour 5 minutes
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Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter
Sohla El-Waylly
10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10
40 minutes
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Shrimp Cakes With Smoked Paprika Aioli
Pierce Abernathy
282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
282
30 minutes
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Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Dan Pelosi
287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
287
1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Socca (Savory Chickpea Pancake)
Sarah DiGregorio
63 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
63
1 hour 40 minutes
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Pão de Queijo (Chewy Cheese Buns)
Kristina Felix
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
1 hour 50 minutes
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Cauliflower Satay
Sue Li
51 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
51
1 hour
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Tortitas de Espinaca (Spinach Fritters)
Rick A. Martínez
193 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
193
50 minutes
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Best Dip Recipes

Pimento Cheese
The New York Times, Matt Lee, Ted Lee
3046 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,046
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Classic Ranch Dressing
Julia Moskin, Eleanore Park
1121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,121
15 minutes
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Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
518
10 minutes
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Grand Green Aioli
Kay Chun
563 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
563
15 minutes
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French Onion Dip
Dan Pelosi
280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
280
3 hours
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Mock Chopped Liver With Green Beans and Walnuts
Joan Nathan
47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
47
20 minutes
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Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
10 minutes
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Whipped Tofu Ricotta
Nisha Vora
648 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
648
15 minutes
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Spinach Corn Dip
Hetty McKinnon
346 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
346
25 minutes
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Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
74 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
74
15 minutes
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Honey Mustard Dressing
Dan Pelosi
291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
291
10 minutes
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Russian Dressing
Dan Pelosi
97 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
97
10 minutes
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Balilah (Warm Chickpeas With Lemon and Olive Oil)
Noor Murad
339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
339
8 hours 50 minutes
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Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta
Ali Slagle
454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
454
10 minutes
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Miso-Labneh Onion Dip
Samin Nosrat
215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
215
1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling
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Green Feta Dip
Andy Baraghani
601 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
601
15 minutes
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Spinach, Artichoke and Yogurt Dip
Ashley Lonsdale
129 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
129
30 minutes
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Tangy Tzatziki
Eric Kim
95 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
95
15 minutes
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Kenai Dip (Smoky Jalapeño Cheese Dip)
Julia O’Malley, Maya Wilson
159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
159
15 minutes
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Chile Con Queso
Maggie Hennessy, John Lewis
229 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
229
15 minutes
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Meatball Recipes

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Melissa Clark
5929 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,929
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Kotlet (Meat, Potato and Onion Patties)
Farideh Sadeghin
422 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
422
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Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1389 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,389
35 minutes
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Classic Italian American Meatballs
Sue Li
973 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
973
1 1/4 hours
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Chicken Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce
Sue Li
735 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
735
35 minutes
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Meatball Guisada
Illyanna Maisonet
39 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
39
1 hour
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Green Goddess Chicken Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
270 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
270
25 minutes
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One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
273
40 minutes
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Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
237 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
237
45 minutes
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Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
1237 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,237
45 minutes
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Kefta Tagine With Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce
Nargisse Benkabbou
214 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
214
45 minutes
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Lion’s Head Meatballs
Sue Li
410 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
410
1 1/2 hours
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Baked Salmon Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
325 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
325
45 minutes
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Spaghetti and Meatballs for a Crowd
The New York Times, Pat Peyser
34 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
34
2 hours
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Baked Chicken and Feta Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
1014 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,014
30 minutes
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Ssamjang Pork Meatballs
Samantha Seneviratne
1333 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,333
30 minutes
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Honey Lemon Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
50 minutes
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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Meatballs
Christian Reynoso
231 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
231
35 minutes
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Adana Meatballs
Sue Li
661 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
661
1 hour
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Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs
Sohla El-Waylly
1494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,494
45 minutes
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Vegetarian Potluck Recipes

Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,103
10 minutes
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Pupusas
Ham El-Waylly
318 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
318
55 minutes
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Tahini Ramen Salad
Kay Chun
938 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
938
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Honey Mustard Potato Salad
Eric Kim
908 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
908
45 minutes
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Bulgogi-Style Tofu
Sam Sifton
3692 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,692
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Cucumber and Onion Salad
Kia Damon
12 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars
12
45 minutes
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One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta
Yewande Komolafe
359 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
359
1 hour 15 minutes
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Baked Coconut Red Lentils and Greens
Ashley Lonsdale
381 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
381
50 minutes
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Roasted Eggplant With Jammy Onions and Ricotta
Noor Murad
95 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
95
1 hour 5 minutes
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Tofu and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,113
35 minutes
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Green Beans With Orzo, Lemon and Feta
Noor Murad
251 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
251
50 minutes
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Mock Chopped Liver With Green Beans and Walnuts
Joan Nathan
47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
47
20 minutes
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Corn and Coconut Pamonha
Ixta Belfrage
6 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6
1 hour 10 minutes
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Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Hetty Lui McKinnon
547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
547
50 minutes
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Zucchini Lasagna
Dan Pelosi
77 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
77
1 hour 40 minutes
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Dan Dan Noodle Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1937 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,937
25 minutes
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Kenai Dip (Smoky Jalapeño Cheese Dip)
Julia O’Malley, Maya Wilson
159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
159
15 minutes
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Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Kayla Hoang
32 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
32
40 minutes
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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
Dan Pelosi
1507 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,507
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Baked Oatmeal Cups
Lidey Heuck
907 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
907
1 1/2 hours
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Sheet Cake Recipes

Buttermilk Tres Leches Cake
Lisa Donovan
81 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
81
6 hours (includes 1 hour soaking and 4 hours’ refrigeration)
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Yellow Sheet Cake With Chocolate Frosting
Erin Jeanne McDowell
2147 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,147
45 minutes
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Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
9 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9
1 hour
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Strawberry Poke Cake
Priya Krishna, April Anderson
406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
406
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Texas Sheet Cake
Genevieve Ko
1293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,293
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Vanilla Sheet-Pan Party Cake
Lidey Heuck
55 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
55
1 hour 40 minutes
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Butter Cake With Peaches
Samantha Seneviratne
872 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
872
1 1/2 hours
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Vanilla Cake With Cookie Butter Frosting
Yossy Arefi
216 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
216
55 minutes, plus cooling time
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Berries and Cream Sheet Cake
Yossy Arefi
898 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
898
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Baked Red Bean Nian Gao (Mochi Cake)
Eleanore Park, Peggy Wang, Jessica Wang
73 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
73
1 1/2 hours
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Thai Tea Tres Leches Cake
Ligaya Mishan, Sam Yoo
226 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
226
5 1/4 hours
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Lemon-Honey Nian Gao (Mochi Cake)
Eleanore Park, Jessica Wang
131 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
131
1 3/4 hours
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7Up Sheet Cake
Millie Peartree
198 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
198
1 1/4 hours
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Eric Kim
792 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
792
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Gluten-Free Yellow Sheet Cake
Brian Levy
96 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
96
1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling (or 3 hours with frosting)
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Chocolate Whiskey Cake With Coffee Caramel
Natasha Pickowicz
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
2 hours 35 minutes
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Seis Leches Cake
Melissa Clark
1826 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,826
1 hour, plus cooling and chilling
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Tres Leches Cake
Samantha Seneviratne
3052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,052
About 1 hour, plus chilling
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Hawaiian Guava Cake
Kiera Wright-Ruiz, Alana Kysar
1414 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,414
50 minutes, plus chilling
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Gingerbread Sheet Cake With Whipped Chocolate Ganache
Yossy Arefi
351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
351
1 hour, plus cooling and resting
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Our Best Lasagna Recipes

Lasagna
Regina Schrambling
10883 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,883
4 hours
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Eggplant Lasagna
Lidey Heuck
1626 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,626
1 hour 10 minutes
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Broccoli Rabe Lasagna
David Tanis
869 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
869
1 hour 30 minutes
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Weeknight Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1946 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,946
1 1/4 hours
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The Big Lasagna
Samin Nosrat
5609 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,609
About 2 1/2 hours
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Spinach Lasagna
Mark Bittman
3250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,250
1 hour
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Zucchini Lasagna
Dan Pelosi
77 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
77
1 hour 40 minutes
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Vegan Lasagna
Gena Hamshaw
668 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
668
1 1/4 hours
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Classic Lasagna
Alison Roman
5232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,232
About 2 hours
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Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta
Melissa Clark
1717 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,717
2 1/2 hours
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Spinach-Artichoke Lasagna
Eric Kim
2204 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,204
2 hours
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Lasagna With Collard Greens
Martha Rose Shulman
423 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
423
1 hour 20 minutes
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Vegetarian Lasagna Bolognese
Alexa Weibel
910 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
910
1 hour
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Matzo Lasagna
Melissa Clark
1204 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,204
1 1/2 hours
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Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Sarah DiGregorio
841 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
841
4 hours and 10 minutes to 5 hours
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Lasagna With Roasted Eggplant, Mushrooms and Carrots
Martha Rose Shulman
833 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
833
2 hours 15 minutes
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Home/Made Mushroom Lasagna
Sam Sifton, Monica Byrne
2136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,136
2 hours
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Mushroom Lasagna
Martha Rose Shulman
2330 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,330
90 minutes
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Lasagna With Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots
Martha Rose Shulman
394 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
394
1 hour 20 minutes
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Lasagna With Roasted Beets and Herb Béchamel
Martha Rose Shulman
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
2 hours 30 minutes
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