Dishes for a theme party from different cuisines of the world

Enhance your themed party with delicious dinner recipes from chefs inspired by cuisines from around the world.

Babaganoush is a Middle Eastern appetizer made from baked eggplant.

The name may sound intimidating, but the recipe only requires five ingredients. Serve this simple yet delicious dip with pita chips.

Recipe: Babaganoush is a Middle Eastern appetizer made from baked eggplant.

Fish and chips

Tyler prepares this fish dish in keeping with British traditions: a simple batter and simple fries. Serve with malt vinegar instead of ketchup for an authentic taste.

Recipe: Fish and chips

Lamb kofta with tzatziki sauce

Fresh, creamy tzatziki sauce makes a wonderful complement to spicy Middle Eastern-style lamb. Serve with warm pita bread for sandwiches.

Recipe: Lamb kofta with tzatziki sauce

Coconut Curry Flavored Popcorn

Sweetened coconut flakes and spices liven up ordinary popcorn in this sweet and salty Indian curry-inspired treat for movie night.

Recipe: Coconut Curry Flavored Popcorn

Baingan Bharta, Baingan Bharta, Roasted Eggplant Caviar

Tangy Greek yogurt adds a creamy texture to baked eggplant. This Indian caviar can be spread on toasted bread and served warm or slightly chilled.

Recipe: Baingan Bharta, Baingan Bharta, Roasted Eggplant Caviar

Baked samsa with mint chutney

Baked Indian samosas are filled with potato and chicken, richly spiced. Serve with mint chutney—this is an appetizer you'll make again and again.

Recipe: Baked samsa with mint chutney

Falafel with hummus and three Jewish dips

Bobby serves falafel with a variety of toppings, including white bean hummus, tomato relish, and piquillo yogurt sauce. Arrange the toppings on a plate or stuff them into a pita and sample each one.

Recipe: Falafel with hummus and three dips

Greek Appetizer - Grilled Cheese "Saganaki"

Bobby's Grilled Cheese is a simple Greek recipe for al fresco dining. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and guests can enjoy an appetizer while you prepare the main course.

Recipe: Greek Appetizer - Grilled Cheese "Saganaki"

Korean-style Chinese cabbage

Kimchi is a Korean pickled napa cabbage, and it's easier to make than it looks. Just prepare the ingredients in 15 minutes and marinate.

Recipe: Korean-style Chinese cabbage

Baklava with nuts

Baklava requires only a few ingredients, but this Greek dessert requires patience. We promise, it's worth it! Ree Drummond recommends serving it with coffee or gift wrapping.

Recipe: Baklava with pecans

Taiwanese pineapple cake

These delicious shortbread cookies feature a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie crust enveloping a sweet, sticky pineapple filling. They're often baked and given as gifts during Chinese New Year, but they're equally popular year-round. The filling is made from canned pineapple chunks simmered with sugar until thick and sticky. The filling is then tightly wrapped in shortbread dough, placed into traditional rectangular molds, and baked until golden brown.

Recipe: Taiwanese pineapple cake

Mooncakes (Yuebing)

Mooncakes are traditionally served in China and Vietnam during the Mid-Autumn Festival, when families gather to celebrate the harvest and pray for longevity and good fortune. Mooncakes, or yue bing, are one of the symbols of this festival. In Chinese culture, the round shape symbolizes completeness and reunion, so yue bing are eaten with family.

Recipe: Mooncakes (Yuebing)

Tandoori chicken in the oven

Take advantage of the rich spices in this popular Indian chicken dish. It takes time, but the flavorful results are worth it.

Recipe: Tandoori chicken in the oven

Dolma (stuffed grape leaves)

Make Tyler Florence's Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves for a healthy party appetizer. Feel free to order a second serving: each packet is only 84 calories.

Recipe: Dolma (stuffed grape leaves)

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Chicken Yakitori (Chicken Skewers)

Cook the noodles while the meat marinates. All that's left to do is grill the kebabs and arrange them on a plate.

Recipe: Chicken Yakitori (Chicken Skewers)

Vietnamese rolls with shrimp and pork (Goi Cuon) and fish dip

Vietnamese rice paper rolls, known as goi cuon, are a culinary art form; they're made with meat, fish, and vegetables. Rolling them tightly takes practice, so don't worry if you don't get it perfect the first time. The roll will still be delicious!

Recipe: Vietnamese rolls with shrimp and pork (Goi Cuon) and fish dip

Onigiri sushi (rice balls)

Salmon roll lovers will love these Japanese rice balls filled with pieces of salted salmon.

Recipe: Onigiri sushi (rice balls)

Thai Chicken Wraps

Two chicken breasts make a perfect dinner party dish. Arrange the cooked meat and toppings on a serving platter and let guests assemble their appetizers.

Recipe: Thai Chicken Wraps

Adjarian Khachapuri (Adjaruli Khachapuri)

This baked bread "boat" is a wonderful appetizer for company. However, it's best made for your own party: the runny egg and gooey cheese filling make khachapuri difficult to transport.

Recipe: Adjarian Khachapuri (Adjaruli Khachapuri)

Turkish Manti

Garlic yogurt and spicy butter enhance the flavor of these homemade beef dumplings. We won't judge you if you don't feel like sharing.

Recipe: Turkish Manti

Vietnamese Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

The flavor of banh mi meets the grilled chicken sandwich for what might be the best sandwich you can make outdoors.

Recipe: Vietnamese Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Chicken tamales

Tamales are a traditional Latin dish made from steamed dough, known as masa, made from cornmeal and filled with vegetables, chicken, or cheese. Tamales originated in Mexico and are typically steamed in corn husks or banana leaves, which impart flavor and can be used as disposable plates.

Recipe: Chicken tamales

Greek Moussaka

Make this hearty Greek eggplant casserole with meat when you're craving a warming, comforting meal.

Recipe: Greek Moussaka

Mango sago with pomelo

Serve this refreshing dessert after a hearty dinner. Mango sago with pomelo is believed to have originated in Hong Kong, but it's popular in many Southeast Asian countries. The dessert is traditionally made with sago, an edible starch derived from the heartwood of tropical palm trees, but since it's difficult to find outside of Asia, you can easily substitute tapioca pearls. "When I was a child, my mother would make a silky, sweet mixture of coconut milk, condensed milk, and ripe mango, pour it over tapioca pearls, and top it with fresh mango and pomelo pulp," recalls recipe author Vivian Chan.

Recipe: Mango sago with pomelo

Oven-baked chicken with Moroccan harissa

A simple homemade harissa paste with butter adds a burst of flavor to classic baked chicken.

Recipe: Oven-baked chicken with Moroccan harissa

Simple Seoul-Style Bibimbap

Sunny makes a colorful version of the Korean dish bibimbap, inspired by her trip to Seoul.

Recipe: Simple Seoul-Style Bibimbap

Vietnamese-style grilled salmon

Yes, you can grill fish for a large group. This simple marinated salmon dish will serve 10 people.

Recipe: Vietnamese-style grilled salmon

Baked chicken with soy sauce and honey glaze

The Asian-inspired glaze makes this baked chicken truly special.

Recipe: Baked chicken with soy sauce and honey glaze

Dan-dan noodles

Spicy Sichuan-style noodles are perfect for a dinner with friends.

Recipe: Dan-dan noodles

Roasted Cauliflower with Moroccan Harissa

A new take on roasted cauliflower—with colorful harissa—makes the perfect Moroccan-inspired vegetarian party dish.

Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower with Moroccan Harissa

Grilled Caribbean Turkey with Plum Chutney

Turkey doesn't have to be reserved for Thanksgiving. For a whole new take on the dish, grill a whole turkey with vibrant spices at your next barbecue.

Recipe: Grilled Caribbean Turkey with Plum Chutney

Spicy shrimp ceviche with tomatoes

This Peruvian version of seafood salad requires only 25 minutes of prep. For a simple, fresh dish, assemble the ceviche a couple of hours ahead of serving.

Recipe: Spicy shrimp ceviche with tomatoes

Whole baked chicken with roasted garlic and paprika, Spanish style

Carve the baked chicken before serving to ensure the dish is in manageable party-sized portions.

Recipe: Oven-baked whole chicken with roasted garlic and paprika

Green Papaya Salad (Som-tam)

Bobby Flay's fresh Thai salad calls for grated unripe papaya. It's the perfect garnish for grilled steak.

Recipe: Green Papaya Salad (Som-tam)

Fried chicken with spicy Indian-style curry sauce

For a less spicy chicken curry, use 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste instead of 3.

Recipe: Fried chicken with spicy curry sauce

Pad Thai noodles with pork and shrimp

An authentic version of this popular Thai dish takes time to prepare, but the sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Recipe: Pad Thai noodles with pork and shrimp

Chicken with green curry

For this Thai chicken curry, Tyler Florence makes his own green curry paste. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for quick curry recipes later.

Recipe: Chicken with green curry

Saag paneer – spinach with fried Indian cheese

Paneer is a mild, fresh cheese; here, it's fried before being added to creamed spinach. This Indian vegetarian dish is great served on its own or with basmati rice.

Recipe: Saag paneer – spinach with fried Indian cheese

Vegetable Biryani

Turmeric gives white basmati rice a beautiful yellow color. The rice serves as the base for the colorful vegetables and nuts in this vibrant Indian main dish.

Recipe: Vegetable Biryani

Chicken stewed in a creamy sauce called "Chicken Tikka Masala"

This popular Indian chicken dish, much loved in America, is perfect for a large crowd. Prepare the sauce in a large skillet, add the chicken, and serve straight from the stove.

Recipe: Chicken stewed in a creamy sauce called "Chicken Tikka Masala"

Green papaya salad with shrimp and pork

Meat and fish make this Vietnamese salad a true main course. It's ready in less than half an hour, making it perfect for a quick lunch with friends.

Recipe: Green papaya salad with shrimp and pork

Chow mein noodles

Make Ree's vegetarian-friendly Chinese chow mein at home for a family dinner or movie night. It's ready in 20 minutes, so you won't miss a beat.

Recipe: Chow mein noodles



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