Crowd-scaled meals & make-aheads
Party recipes (8+)
Cooking for a crowd is its own discipline — pan size, oven space, timing windows all change. These recipes are built for 8 or more people without sacrificing texture or flavor. Most can be prepped a day ahead.
21 recipes match this serving size. Need a different count? Scale any recipe in real time.
dairy freeSlow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Smoky, sweet, fork-tender pulled pork from a humble pork shoulder. 8 hours in the slow cooker, zero attention required, infinite sandwich potential.
- Time
- 8 hr 10 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 480 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.80/serving
vegetarianChewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crisp edges, gooey centers, deep nutty flavor from browned butter. the cookie that ruins all other cookies.
- Time
- 27 min
- Servings
- 18 servings
- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.40/serving
vegetarianSweet Southern Cornbread
Golden, tender, slightly sweet cornbread baked in a screaming-hot cast-iron skillet for the crackly crust that defines it.
- Time
- 32 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 270 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.55/serving
veganZobo (Nigerian Hibiscus Drink)
Tart, ruby-red drink steeped from dried hibiscus petals with ginger, pineapple, and clove. vitamin C–rich, vegan, refreshing, and uniquely West African.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 80 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.40/serving
vegetarianOvernight Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, gooey, frosted brown-sugar cinnamon rolls. most of the work happens overnight in the fridge while you sleep. Wake up, bake, eat.
- Time
- 9 hr
- Servings
- 12 servings
- Calories
- 480 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.75/serving
vegetarianFlaky Buttermilk Biscuits
Towering, layered, buttery biscuits with a crisp golden top and pillow-soft middle. Southern Sunday breakfast in twenty-five minutes.
- Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.45/serving
vegetarianLemon Blueberry Scones
Bright, tender scones with bursting blueberries and a sweet-tart lemon glaze. the bakery treat you stop pretending you can't make.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 360 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.75/serving
vegetarianClassic Red Velvet Layer Cake
Bright crimson, lightly cocoa-flavored, perfectly tender layers with old-fashioned cream cheese frosting. the celebration cake that never goes out of style.
- Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Servings
- 12 servings
- Calories
- 580 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.30/serving
vegetarianMoist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Tender, spiced, ridiculously moist carrot cake studded with pecans and raisins, crowned with thick cream cheese frosting. Everyone's favorite spring dessert.
- Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Servings
- 12 servings
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.40/serving
vegetarianGlazed Lemon Pound Cake
Buttery, dense, lemon-scented loaf cake soaked in lemon syrup and glazed. the cake that tastes like a vacation in three bites.
- Time
- 1 hr 20 min
- Servings
- 10 servings
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.95/serving
Nigerian Meat Pie
Flaky golden pastry stuffed with peppery seasoned beef, potato, and carrot. the street-side hand pie that defines Nigerian small chops.
- Time
- 1 hr
- Servings
- 10 servings
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.05/serving
Spiced Beef Samosas
Golden triangles of crisp pastry hiding a peppery beef-and-pea filling. Indian street food made approachable.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.40/serving
dairy freeFeijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)
Brazil's national dish. black beans slow-cooked with smoky pork, sausage, and bay. Served over rice with garlicky greens and orange.
- Time
- 2 hr 20 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $5.40/serving
vegetarianAustralian Pavlova
Crisp-shelled, marshmallow-centered meringue piled with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Australia and New Zealand still argue over who invented it. We say enjoy it.
- Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.80/serving
vegetarianClassic Italian Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with airy mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa. the Italian dessert that requires zero baking.
- Time
- 4 hr 25 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 460 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.80/serving
Charcuterie Board
76 A charcuterie board is a delicious and aesthetically pleasing arrangement of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, spreads, and breads. It originates from the French culinary tradition of charcuterie, which re-fers to the art of preparing cured or smoked meats. Here are some tips for creating a charcuterie board for beginners: 1. Start with a good base: Begin by selecting a large wooden or slate board, which provides a rustic and appealing presentation. Make sure it's clean and dry before arranging your
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Parfait
Nobody goes wrong with a lemon cake, it is perfect every time
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Oreo Crumble
A signature dessert recipe from RecipeCrave's Record Breaking Online Class. Detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique.
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Single Skillet Chocolate Chips Cookies
A signature dessert recipe from RecipeCrave's Record Breaking Online Class. Detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique.
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Velvet
A signature dessert recipe from RecipeCrave's Record Breaking Online Class. Detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique.
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Chocolate Muffin
A signature dessert recipe from RecipeCrave's Record Breaking Online Class. Detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique.
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving