Dinner Party Recipes

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in southern India, during which this dessert is served. Traditionally, it's made from freshly harvested rice and mung beans and sweetened with Indian jaggery, which...

A quality homemade chocolate cake is quite a labor-intensive undertaking, but it's simply unmatched by store-bought options. And if you're only looking for a cake for two, this recipe will make things easier. Exquisite...

This dish perfectly combines everything you and your partner need for a balanced dinner. Seared chicken breast with lemon and herbs is served with baked red potatoes and...

The classic coffee flavor of Italian tiramisu is perfectly complemented by the almond note of amaretto liqueur. This recipe also makes two servings, perfect for when you need a quick and elegant dessert...

This shrimp and lemon risotto will delight you with its simple yet sophisticated flavor. Traditionally, risotto is made in large batches to feed family and friends, but here's a version for...

These savory pies are made with leftovers from Thanksgiving favorites: roast turkey, mashed sweet potatoes, bread stuffing, and cranberry sauce. They're perfect for the next day...

A filling of diced turkey and dried cranberries gives these traditional Indian samosas a Thanksgiving-themed flavor. You can make them the day after the holiday,...

This recipe not only makes a delicious cocktail with a delightful gradient reminiscent of a sunrise, but also allows you to make homemade grenadine syrup for a Tequila Sunrise cocktail...

For a special occasion, ditch the red wine and make a refreshing tequila sangria with sparkling wine. It could be Champagne, Prosecco, or Spanish Cava. Orange, lime, and...

Chimichangas are a signature dish of the Mexican city of Sonora. They have also become popular in Tex-Mex cuisine in the American Southwest. They are traditionally filled with chicken, pork, or...

Chicken breast is braised in a homemade sweet and sour sauce made with non-alcoholic cider (unfiltered apple juice) and turns out incredibly juicy, tender, and delicious. For the perfect balance of flavors...

Packed with a variety of textures, this salad will delight you with its rich autumn flavor, thanks to pecans, juicy apples, sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, and...

Portobello mushrooms and roasted acorn squash make this salad filling enough to serve as a standalone dish. Delicious and warm, it's rich in protein and fiber, and the pumpkin...

This salad features a delicious combination of sweet roasted shallots and butternut squash on a bed of fresh lettuce, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and crispy fried onions.

This salad is made with shredded Brussels sprouts. Even those who said they didn't like them will eat them this way. Dress the salad with a homemade lemon and shallot dressing...

To ensure the most flavorful and aromatic pork tenderloin, Ree Drummond seasons it with crushed pepper, fresh rosemary, and thyme, sears it until golden brown, and finishes cooking in...

This simple chicken cordon bleu recipe requires no pounding, stuffing, or breading—no fuss. And considering it cooks in just 15 minutes in one pan,...

Apples are a great addition to poultry bread stuffing. They add a subtle sweetness and juiciness. In this recipe, we combined them with fried Čevapčići sausages and bread croutons for the perfect...

Juicy and crisp, sweet and salty, this salad delivers an indescribable experience with every bite. Its star is the savory homemade nutty grillage, which pairs perfectly with fried bacon and...

This colorful salad tastes as good as it looks, thanks to a smooth peanut butter dressing. It's ready in just 20 minutes. All you need are brightly colored vegetables like carrots, radishes, and more.

This vibrant salad is an ode to the delicious bounty of autumn. Toasted walnuts, sweet roasted pumpkin, salty fried bacon, dried cranberries, and a tangy, warm dressing make a wonderful addition to...

Rich acorn squash, sweet chunks of butternut squash, and tender, chestnut-flavored kabocha complement each other perfectly in this delicious salad with peppery arugula, sweet...

"I love cooking delicata squash because it has such a tender skin that you don't need to peel it," says Alexandra Atter. "I toss the squash with maple syrup, chili powder, and salt, and then..."

Apple crisp is the easiest way to enjoy the flavor and aroma of apple pie without the hassle of making dough. Simply slice the apples, arrange them in individual ramekins, and cover...

If you can't imagine autumn without a fragrant apple pie, but blame yourself for every extra calorie slice, or just want something new, this recipe will delight you: it has more apple than dough,...

Crumble is one of the easiest fruit desserts to make, and for an elegant presentation, prepare and serve it in individual ramekins. The juicy apple filling pairs with...

Oatmeal cookie lovers will love this pumpkin pie with its delicate filling, reminiscent of set custard. The pie crust and topping are made with homemade oatmeal cookies with pecans and...

Many people love caramel apples, but how about creamy caramel pears this fall? To make the caramel sauce, we simply melted soft toffee candies with cream in the microwave.

These delicious ravioli are literally filled with pumpkin: it's added not only to the filling but also to the dough. To highlight this, use a cookie cutter to cut out pumpkin-shaped ravioli.

The spiced sugar glaze is what truly sets this pumpkin bread apart from the rest. All you need is powdered sugar, brewed Indian masala chai, heavy cream...

Chicken thighs are baked in a pan directly on a mixture of potatoes, parsnips, and onions, ready to be served with a side dish. This method not only saves a lot of time and minimizes...

The key ingredients of this Moroccan chicken dish are pickled lemons and marinated olives. Seared chicken breast is simmered in a light wine sauce with pickled lemons, sun-dried tomatoes,...

This creamy pasta combines the bright flavor of lemon with the peppery notes of arugula. When you're done cooking the pasta, don't discard all the cooking water. Reserve some of the starchy liquid to thin...

In this recipe, a simple glaze of orange juice, honey, oregano, and vinegar transforms ordinary chicken breast into a stunning restaurant-quality dish. Simply brush it over a skinless chicken breast...

Enjoy the perfect combination of peppery arugula, creamy mozzarella, mint, and fire-roasted bell peppers for a zesty kick. This refreshing salad is dressed in a tart mustard dressing...

Salmon en croûte is a festive French dish that will impress your guests. Juicy salmon, creamy mascarpone cheese, and spinach are wrapped in filo pastry and...

This American restaurant dish, "Scampi," made with a garlic, lemon, and parsley butter sauce, substitutes scallops for shrimp. The dish is prepared in the same way...

While portobello mushrooms lend a rich aroma and flavor to this risotto, green peas add a spring-like freshness and juiciness. The risotto is easy to prepare, tender, creamy, and perfectly...

This beef filet mignon steak is quickly pan-seared and finished to perfection in the oven. Served with a creamy shrimp sauce with black pepper. This recipe emphasizes...

Pan-fried chicken breast fillets are served on a bed of braised rainbow chard with cherry tomatoes and drizzled with creamy pesto for a quick, delicious, and healthy midweek dinner. Homemade...

Cauliflower piccata is a vegetarian dish that's perfect for the holidays, yet easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. It's a great way to add...

Fettuccine pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce with chicken and Parmesan is a quick and delicious dish the whole family will love. It's ready in just half an hour and is perfect for a mid-morning meal.

The perfect Caesar salad is one made with homemade dressing and homemade croutons. Ree Drummond adds a touch of balsamic vinegar to her eggless dressing, which enhances it...

A dessert with eyes was created especially for Halloween. The cake looks like a human eye, contemplating something terrifying: as terrifying as it is delicious, and your guests are about to find out...

Every guest at your Halloween party will rave about this spooky yet delicious treat. Soft, super-chocolatey brownies covered in chocolate glaze are decorated with a gooey spiderweb of...

Crushed chocolate cookies transform into dirt in this no-bake Halloween dessert, and gummy worms on top add just the right amount of spooky flair. Layered with pudding...

Shattered glass and pools of blood… This treat looks truly spooky. Just the thing for Halloween! Pieces of cheesecake on a bright red crust are pierced by shards of caramel glass, all splattered…

This no-bake chocolate roll is easy to make from a large package of Oreo cookies. With a little extra decoration, it'll be the centerpiece of your Halloween party. Cover...

Decorating a Halloween table is a real challenge for beginners, as ordinary dishes become eerily unrecognizable. Instead of simple syrup for this fruit salad dressing...