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Crispy baked chicken wings, an American crowd-pleaser favorite
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Crowd-Pleaser Favorites

America's most-loved game-day and potluck dishes, tested for American home cooks. Chili, wings, dips, and more, each built to feed a crowd. Cook one, then copy the keepers onto a Recipe Box card.

Twelve favorites to start with

Each one is written in cups and degrees Fahrenheit, and built to cook from.

Bowl of beef chili con carne with toppingsClassic Beef Chili1 hr 30 min Creamy buffalo chicken dip served with chipsBuffalo Chicken Dip35 minutes Bowl of fresh guacamole with tortilla chipsGuacamole15 minutes Crispy baked chicken wings glazed with sauceCrispy Baked Chicken WingsCrowd favorite Smash burgers with melted American cheeseSmash Burgers20 minutes Loaded beef nachos with cheese and toppingsLoaded Nachos30 minutes Glazed barbecue baby back pork ribsBBQ Baby Back RibsLow and slow Classic deviled eggs on a serving dishDeviled EggsPotluck classic Creamy American potato salad in a bowlCreamy Potato SaladMake ahead Layered Southern banana pudding with vanilla wafersBanana PuddingNo-cook dessert Creamy spinach artichoke dip with chipsSpinach Artichoke Dip40 minutes Homemade soft pretzels with coarse saltSoft PretzelsWeekend bake

Keep your crowd-pleaser wins

Found one your friends ask for again. Copy it onto a card and file it under Favorites in the Albino Monkey Recipe Box, on real wooden dividers built to last.

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Albino Monkey wooden Recipe Box with cards and nine wooden dividers

Favorites questions, answered

What are the best crowd-pleaser recipes for a party
Beef chili, buffalo chicken dip, guacamole, and crispy wings are reliable winners. Pick a mix of dips, mains, and a dessert like banana pudding to cover the whole table.
How far ahead can I make party food
Many favorites are make-ahead. Potato salad, deviled eggs, banana pudding, and chili all hold or improve overnight. Dips like buffalo chicken and spinach artichoke can be assembled a day early and baked before serving.
What should I bring to a potluck
A dish that travels well and serves a crowd. Potato salad, deviled eggs, guacamole, and a tray of wings all transport easily and disappear fast.
How do I keep dips and wings warm at a party
Hold dips in a small slow cooker on the low setting so they stay scoopable. Keep wings crisp on a wire rack in a warm 200F oven until you serve.

More crowd-pleaser favorites are added every week. Every one is tested, written for American kitchens, and built to cook from without scrolling past a life story.