About the Show

Party Starters is for all those at-home entertainers who want to throw a memorable soirée but lack the time, the know-how and, most of all, the cold cash to do it. Each episode of Party Starters features our team of party experts at the home of one fearful host or hostess. Our experts help plan, set a theme and employ a variety of budget-conscious tricks of the trade to pull the party together. Fun and relatable, Party Starters gives entertainers everywhere the tools and inspiration they need to impress without stress. Hosted by Justin Gunn.

Most Popular Recipes

All Party Starters Recipes

White Sangria

Whole Roasted Bass

Silver Dollar Pancakes

Black Bean Cumin Dip

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with Oven-Roasted Peppers

Fried Leeks

Baby Back Ribs

Chili Rubbed Chicken

Pulled Pork

Chicken Skewers Marinated with Salad Dressing

Oven Dried Tomatoes

Island Fruit and Mixed Green Salad

Guacamole

Flank Steak Roulade over Arugula and Sweet and Sour Onions

Corn Dogs

Green Garlic and English Pea Soup Sips

Blood Orange Martini

Fruit and Chocolate Fondue

Herbed Goat Cheese and Market Salad in Phyllo Cups

Melanzana (Eggplant Puree)

Lamb Stewed with Tomato and Dried Fruit

Marinated Sausages

Lobster Salad on Crispy Baguettes

Basil Poached Shrimp

Romesco Chilled Soup Sips

Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail

Croque Monsieur

Ceviche

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Coconut Flake Shrimp with Pumpkin Curry Dipping Sauce

Three Cheese Quesadilla

Caesar's Palace Salad

Chilled Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup

Beet and Burrata Cheese in Croustade

Clams Casino

Figs in Syrup

Smoked Chicken Nachos

Heirloom Tomato Salsa

Grilled Flatbread

Caramelized Fennel and White Bean Soup

Gorgonzola and Grape Salad

Baked Brie

Oven Dried Tomatoes with Artichoke Paste

Mimosa

Chicken Etouffee

Herb Hamburgers

Beef Bourguignon with Potato Gratin

Salmon Mousse

Involtini

Meyer Lemon Martini

Pretzels

Vegetable Moussaka

Orzo and Tomato Salad in Lemon Cups

Poached Shrimp with Melon