Dinner Party Recipes

It's no secret that the best part of a streusel pie is the crispy streusel itself. Unlike other similar recipes, this dessert uses a 50/50 ratio of pie and streusel on the baking sheet, ensuring...

Fill baked sweet potato halves with an easy-to-make beef chili con carne, drizzled with sour cream, and topped with grated cheddar. This recipe features a meat-based main course...

Chiffon pies are distinguished by their delicate, airy texture, achieved by adding whipped cream and gelatin to the filling. This version of pumpkin pie, with fragrant spices and a crispy...

If you've ever snacked on graham crackers smeared with peanut butter, you'll never forget the wonderful taste. This cake perfectly replicates it, transforming a quick snack into a luxurious experience.

This hearty and filling salad combines the wonderful nuttiness of spelt with the sweetness of pears, the tangy flavor of celery, and the tartness of an apple cider vinegar vinaigrette.

Whether you're planning a vegan dish for an upcoming dinner party or just want to try a new version of your favorite cabbage, this option ticks all the boxes. This recipe...

A small batch of green bean and mushroom casserole can be baked in a glass pie dish. Its shallow and wide design ensures even distribution of the beans and crisp topping throughout the dish.

Bake these soft buns for the holidays and serve them instead of regular bread. This simple recipe will make them easy to make, as the longest proofing time for the dough is overnight...

This delicious, easy-to-prepare salmon is served with a refreshing cucumber salad in a yogurt-dill dressing. To prevent the salad from becoming too watery, it's important to drain as much of the liquid as possible from the cucumbers and...

Hasselback ham is prepared in the style of the popular accordion potato. This unusual treat is sure to be the centerpiece of your holiday table. The bone-in ham is used to make...

This rustic Italian cheesecake with a subtle orange flavor is made without a crust, meaning the entire process won't take much time. It's made with ricotta, which makes it more tender and...

Barbecue is an important part of North Carolina culture, with its own traditions and values. This recipe suggests cooking a smoked turkey on a North Carolina-style grill. Before smoking...

"When people ask me what my favorite home-cooked meal is, I have a hard time choosing between a big bowl of hearty stew and a mac and cheese casserole," says Ina Garten. "And with this...

Many people hesitate to make soufflés, fearing unpredictable results, but not with this recipe! This cheese soufflé is made with just five ingredients and always turns out delicious and tender, even with...

Shepherd's pie is perfect for both family celebrations and everyday meals: it's filling, delicious, impressive-looking, and combines meat and potato accompaniment. But shepherd's pie prepared this way...

Despite the small size of this tart, only 20 cm, it turns out very filling and rich, with a rich flavor that comes from the corn flour added to the crust and the soft filling of...

When you have a long to-do list for a holiday dinner, the best solution is to save time and prepare some dishes in advance. For example, this holiday sweet potato puree can be...

Preparing a turkey for the holidays doesn't require spending a ton of time on a whole turkey. One breast will serve 6-8 people, and it takes much less time. Another way to make the job easier is...

Surprise your guests and serve freshly baked homemade buns instead of regular bread at your next holiday dinner. To avoid the pre-holiday rush, bake them ahead of time, but don't overbake them...

If you're planning to serve apple pie for a holiday, bake it two weeks in advance, put it in the freezer, and forget about it until just before serving. To ensure the pie tastes as good as if it were just baked...

If you're planning a holiday menu and want to free up your hands by making something in advance, consider making turkey gravy. You can pour it into a bag and freeze it, and after defrosting, it...

This sweet and tangy cranberry sauce with figs is perfect for roasted meats, chicken, or turkey. Make it ahead of time and freeze several portions in bags for easy access...

The secret ingredient in these latkes (Hanukkah potato pancakes) is celery. It infuses the latkes with its vibrant flavor and makes them juicier. The delicate inner...

Natural lamb chops are pan-fried until golden brown and, ideally, medium-rare inside. The remaining fat is used to make a delicious creamy sauce with garlic and...

Lamb chops are stuffed with breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, pan-fried until golden brown, and then cooked for a few minutes to achieve the desired finish.

These miniature, individual cheesecakes are baked in a metal muffin pan. Each one is made with a single wafer cookie. Place a cookie in the bottom of each pan and top with a thick...

Take all the ingredients of a classic sweet potato casserole, combine them with the elegance of Hasselback potatoes, and you have a stunning holiday side dish. Sliced...

Deep-fried turkey captivates not only with its magnificent appearance but also with its flavor: it stays juicy and you don't have to worry about it drying out. Plus, it coats the entire surface...

The subtle flavor of porcini mushrooms will add a truly luxurious touch to your holiday turkey. This recipe uses dried porcini mushrooms. Let them swell in water and then toss them with butter. Read more...

This recipe is an elevated version of the classic Salisbury steak, a beef patty in brown gravy. For a more complex flavor, smoked paprika and ground paprika are added to the patty mixture...

Widely used in cooking throughout the Middle East, pomegranate molasses is produced by reducing fresh pomegranate juice to a thick syrup. The sweet-tart molasses...

This fresh noodle lasagna is layered with tender braised chicken in a fragrant Italian cacciatore sauce, a rich béchamel sauce, and plenty of gooey Parmesan cheese. A perfect treat for...

This recipe combines lasagna with classic eggplant Parma. The lasagna is made in the form of individual rolls with fried eggplant, three types of cheese, and homemade tomato sauce. The process...

This alcoholic jelly, shaped like a beautiful pie, can be served as both a drink and a dessert at a friendly house party. The jelly is based on natural apple cider, to which a generous portion of...

This lasagna is a great way to transform a classic comfort food into a Passover treat everyone will love. Instead of traditional lasagna sheets, matzoh sheets are used, which...

A sticky amber glaze made from apricot jam gives the chicken a truly festive look and infuses it with a sweet and spicy contrasting flavor. Brush it over the bird a few minutes before it's done.

This bread pudding combines all the flavors of a traditional cheeseboard: melting Camembert, ham, French baguette, and fruit. Combined with cream and egg, the Camembert gives the pudding a delicate, creamy...

Bai jie ji, which translates from Chinese as "sliced ​​white chicken," is a simple and healthy dish originating from southern China. In Cantonese households, this classic boiled chicken is cooked all year round...

Make classic cranberry sauce with the perfect texture: whole, tart berries float in a rich, sweet sauce. For a more vibrant flavor, add a strip of orange or...

This classic Italian dessert is surprisingly easy to make. Start with a custard base, a traditional sabayon made with egg yolks, sugar, and sweet Marsala. Once the base (sabayon) is ready,...

This delicate banana dessert combines layers of soft cookie dough, ripe bananas, and rich vanilla pudding. It's best assembled and served in a clear trifle pan to ensure...

Perfectly roasted asparagus should be lightly golden and tender, yet still juicy and bright green. This can be achieved by roasting it at a high temperature. This...

This recipe takes traditional green bean casserole and adds dried shiitake mushrooms, which add a richer, umami-infused flavor. Soak them in...

Despite its name, classic turkey stuffing is baked separately from the bird and served as a side dish. This makes the stuffing easier to prepare and creates a larger filling. This traditional dish...

This luxurious pecan pie combines the classic flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, and toasted pecans. A couple of spoons of bourbon make a wonderful addition. During baking, the alcohol...

A classic corn casserole is topped with plenty of sharp cheddar and green onions for perfection. All ingredients, including canned corn and cornmeal, are simply mixed together...

Make a wonderful holiday side dish with pumpkin that pairs perfectly with both poultry and meat. Baked, tender pieces of spaghetti squash are simply topped with a mixture of chopped pecans,...

This pumpkin pie is made entirely from scratch: it has a crumbly crust, a creamy filling, and even uses ground cinnamon and nutmeg instead of store-bought pie spice. The spices...

Serve these festive stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer or side dish, infused with the zesty flavor of thyme, onion, cumin, and vermouth. No need to remove the stems from the caps; just trim them...

This fabulous cheesecake will delight any sweet tooth or lover of unusual dessert combinations. The cheesecake base is a graham cracker crust with pecans. Topped with a thick layer of...