Dinner Party Recipes


Miss America Cherry PieViews: 1,836
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This American pie, with its crumbly crust, beautifully combines two fillings: a delicate whipped cream cheese frosting and fragrant cherries in syrup. The crust is baked from...

Shortbread cookies, cream cheese, cream, powdered sugar, cherries, almond extract, starch, almonds...
Time: 30 min. plus cooling time Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
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Succotash salad with pasta and baconViews: 1981

This pasta salad, served in a creamy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, is loaded with the traditional ingredients of the popular American succotash salad: lima beans,...

Fusilli spirale pasta, grape tomatoes, corn, lima beans, bacon...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Barley pilaf with leeksViews: 4,638

Quick-cooking barley makes a delicious and healthy pilaf that's also quick to prepare. Serve it with leeks sautéed in olive oil (the sweeter, more tender ones...

leeks, raisins, basil...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Wild rice pilaf with chestnutsViews: 3,034

This pilaf recipe is so easy to make and so elegant that it makes a perfect side dish for any holiday table. It's a blend of basmati and wild rice, filled with soft...

Wild rice, basmati rice, celery, chestnuts, pistachios, flaked sea salt, thyme...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8
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Barley pilaf with mushroomsViews: 3,007

Use quick-cooking barley to make this pilaf, and the whole thing will take you no more than half an hour. All the pilaf ingredients are cooked separately and then combined in one pot, but...

champignon mushrooms, dill...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 227
Categories: Salads, With beans, .
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Layered Mexican Cornbread and Bean SaladViews: 1,740

This salad is most popular in the southern United States. It's typically made with leftover cornbread, complemented by ingredients such as corn, canned beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, grated...

Cornbread, plum tomatoes, bell peppers, black-eyed beans, corn, cheddar cheese, chili seasoning, lime juice, cilantro...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Creamed cornViews: 7,025

Creamed corn is an American side dish, most popular in the Midwest. It consists of corn kernels simmered in a creamy sauce, which pairs perfectly with...

corn, cream, milk, thyme...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Couscous with carrots and raisinsViews: 2 901

Many cooks love couscous not only for its flavor but also for its quick preparation, which preserves many of its beneficial properties. It makes a delicious side dish in just five minutes. Moreover...

couscous, carrots, wine vinegar, raisins...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - famous chef
Grilled quail with pomegranate-orange BBQ sauce and kale-quinoa tabbouleh saladViews: 2,322

A refreshing yet filling Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad and a sweet and tart pomegranate-orange barbecue sauce make a perfect complement to grilled quail. The whole dish looks...

Quinoa, grape tomatoes, mint, kale, cucumbers, red onion, lemon, oranges, sweet onion, pomegranate juice, pomegranate molasses, wine vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ketchup, Dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, quail...
Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6
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Vidalia Onion CasseroleViews: 2,742

A wonderful dish to fill your Easter table. Roast the onions in a creamy sauce and serve as a side dish with the main meat dish. The American Vidalia onion variety has a pleasant, mild flavor...

Vidalia onion, white wine, ghee, panko breadcrumbs, green onion, nutmeg, ground cayenne pepper, cream...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Impressive and simple main courses for a dinner party

Impressive and simple main courses for a dinner party

Serve these wonderful dishes at a dinner party: they are sure to impress your guests, and they are quite easy to prepare.

Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Roast chicken with potatoes in a muffin tinViews: 2,646

A round cake pan with a hole in the center will come in handy when you need to bake chicken and potatoes in the oven at the same time. The chicken will sit upright and cook evenly, evenly, and...

chicken, Provencal herbs, butter, potatoes, garlic, lemon zest, paprika, parsley...
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Chicken baked with lemon and garlicViews: 6,680

Baked chicken always looks elegant and appetizing on the table. The crispy crust and tender meat will impress, especially when paired with a flavorful sauce. For the entire preparation...

chicken, thyme, lemon, garlic, butter, bacon, white wine, broth...
Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 3-4
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Shrimp-stuffed squid with polentaViews: 5 169
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This Italian-style stuffed squid dish with marinara sauce makes a delicious holiday treat or can transform an ordinary weekday dinner into a celebration. Fill the squid with...

Squid, shrimp, eggs, sourdough bread, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, lemon, anchovies, garlic, red pepper flakes, white wine, plum tomatoes, bay leaf, polenta, butter...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
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Creamy pasta with chickenViews: 9,422

Fettuccine pasta with chicken in a delicious creamy sauce, made even creamier by the addition of Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. A pinch of fresh nutmeg adds just the right amount of...

Butter, shallots, celery, carrots, thyme, sherry, white wine, cream, nutmeg, chicken breasts, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, fettuccine pasta, sugar snap peas...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Roast leg of lamb in paprika with mint sauceViews: 5 321
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The easiest way to cook meat is to roast it in a large piece in the oven. All you need to do is prepare the marinade, marinate the meat, and then pop it in the oven the next day.

Parsley, garlic, Dijon mustard, capers, lemon juice, sugar, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, oregano, lamb, mint...
Time: 11 hours 40 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6-8
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Baked pork in breadcrumbs with mustard and herbsViews: 3,447
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When deciding which roast meat to serve at a holiday table, don't hesitate to choose bone-in pork loin. It's not only renowned for its superior flavor compared to...

Sugar, garlic, bay leaf, juniper berries, black pepper, cloves, pork, panko breadcrumbs, butter, green onions, parsley, thyme, Dijon mustard...
Time: 10 hours 30 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, Sauces, Gravies, .
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Sunday Meat Sauce with Orecchiette PastaViews: 3,926

This rich meat sauce is well worth becoming your regular Sunday dinner. Its amazing flavor is achieved by cooking several types of meat in a tomato sauce...

White bread, milk, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, beef, kupaty (frying sausages), onions, plum tomatoes, San Marzano tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, orecchiette pasta...
Time: 4 hours 50 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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Four Cheese Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes in the OvenViews: 3,784

Four cheeses—mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, and Asiago—will give your pasta an unforgettable flavor and stunning texture. And sun-dried tomato pieces in a fragrant sauce will add the necessary tomato flavor...

Plum tomatoes, rigatoni pasta, focaccia bread, Parmesan cheese, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, asiago cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, onion, fennel bulb, red pepper flakes, tomato paste...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Categories: Fast food, Tortillas, .
Author: - famous chef
Enchiladas stuffed with goat cheeseViews: 4,622

Traditional Mexican enchiladas can be deliciously made not only with a meat filling, but also with soft goat cheese. Combine goat cheese with garlic, herbs, lime juice, and Mexican hard cheese...

Tortilla, tomato sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, sour cream, green onion, ancho pepper, red onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, white wine, plum tomatoes, broth, honey, goat cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: average Servings: 4-6
Author: - restaurateur
Excellent pasta with kaleViews: 5 613

Curly kale adds a unique twist to this pasta, adding a delightful texture and flavor. To prepare the dish, first simmer the canned tomato sauce in your own...

Bell pepper, shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes, white wine, tomatoes, kale, grilled chicken, broth, rigatoni pasta, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Grill, Bird, .
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Beer-brine chicken grilled on a beer canViews: 3,022
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This interesting method of roasting chicken allows you to hold the carcass vertically so it cooks evenly on all sides and the skin browns beautifully. The chicken is skewered onto an aluminum...

Light beer, brown sugar, oranges, cardamom, chicken, garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika, allspice...
Time: 4 hours. Complexity: average Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
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Oven-baked Arctic char with herbsViews: 12,589

Arctic char belongs to the salmon family and, like other red fish, has a unique composition and a range of beneficial elements that are best preserved by baking the fish in...

sage, parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, garlic, salmon...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - culinary writer
Moroccan Lamb Leg TagineViews: 6,362

In North African countries, including Morocco, the most common and traditional dish is tagine. It's made from lightly fried meat, simmered with vegetables and spices.

Lamb, onion, garlic, ginger root, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, tomatoes, broth, brown sugar, lime, potatoes, butternut squash, sweet potato, couscous...
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Honey-Lime Marinated Chicken in the OvenViews: 3,542

Chicken cooked according to this recipe is incredibly juicy, flavorful, and filled with a whole bouquet of flavors, imparted by a marinade of lime juice, honey, chili pepper, garlic, and thyme. Leave...

thyme, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño pepper, honey, chicken, butter...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - culinary writer
Filet boeuf bourguignonViews: 3,428

Boeuf bourguignon, or beef Burgundy, is one of the most famous French dishes, having made the transition from peasant fare to haute cuisine. The dish's name doesn't come from its region of origin,...

Beef, bacon, garlic, red wine, broth, tomato paste, thyme, onion sets, carrots, butter, premium flour, mushrooms...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - chef
OssobucoViews: 4,988
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In Italian cuisine, ossobuco is a veal shank cut crosswise into discs of meat with the marrow bone in the middle. Ossobuco is also the name given to the dish prepared from this cut. For...

Veal, onion, celery, fennel bulb, garlic, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, white wine, bay leaf, thyme, orange zest, parsley, horseradish...
Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6
Categories: Bakery, Pies, .
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Spanakopita in a cake panViews: 3,751

Spankopita is a Greek layered pie filled with spinach and feta cheese. The combination is stunning. Like any Greek dish, spankopita is infused with Mediterranean flavors. To prepare it...

Spinach, butter, green onions, garlic, premium flour, milk, feta cheese, parsley, dill, eggs, phyllo dough...
Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 12
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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London broil steak with herb butterViews: 4,425
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London broil is a marinated, seared, and thinly sliced ​​cut of meat. It's typically prepared using the top round steak, or beef thigh, which is quite fibrous and lean.

broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, beef, butter, chives, parsley, chervil, tarragon...
Time: 5 hours 12 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
Author: - restaurateur
Grilled flank steak marinated in tequila, garlic, and limeViews: 4,850
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Flank steak is an inexpensive cut of beef. It's much tougher than traditional steaks, but has a very rich flavor. When cooked properly, flank steak produces...

Garlic, lime juice, tequila, soy sauce, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, serrano pepper, cumin, black pepper, beef, tortilla, radish, queso fresco cheese, avocado, tomatoes, hot sauce...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Whole chicken in a slow cookerViews: 6 352
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This beautiful holiday chicken can be baked in the oven or cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare. Rub...

Paprika, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, chicken, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, barbecue sauce...
Time: 7 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Author: - culinary writer
Boeuf Bourguignon - a classic recipeViews: 30,702

One of the most delicious beef dishes, Boeuf Bourguignon, or beef Burgundy, is a roasted cut of meat simmered for a long time in a wine broth, hence its name.

Beef, bacon, onions, carrots, porcini mushrooms, thyme, red wine, cognac...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
Author: - chef
Eggplant and Asparagus NapoleonsViews: 8,492

These light eggplant and asparagus appetizers are not only delicious but also stunning to look at. A cheesy filling of ricotta, tangy pecorino, and a hint of lemon give this dish a unique, delightful...

eggplant, asparagus, ricotta cheese, pecorino romano cheese, lemon juice, basil...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 288
Author: - famous chef
Parmesan with eggplantViews: 23,174
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This unusual dish originated in Italy. According to popular belief, its first recipes date back to the 8th century. Like any dish, Parmesan cheese can have several variations, but it always...

Eggplant, tomato sauce, plum tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, basil...
Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - culinary writer
Hunter's-style chicken noodlesViews: 28,948

Cacciatore, a vibrant and flavorful dish, originates from Italy. This is how hunters prepared game they'd hunted. And in today's world, when hunting is no longer necessary, regular chicken from...

Egg noodles, chicken thighs, bell peppers, champignon mushrooms, red pepper flakes, thyme, turmeric, tomatoes...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Beef Wellington with mushroomsViews: 6,427

Detailed recipe with photos.

Beef, mushrooms, shallots, puff pastry, eggs, cream, horseradish, mustard, breadcrumbs, flaked sea salt, parsley...
Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Seafood gumboViews: 3,399

Detailed recipe with photos.

Shrimp, crab meat, bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, rice, parsley...
Time: 5 o'clock. Complexity: easily Servings: 12 - 15
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Three Cheese LasagnaViews: 7 185

If you think only an Italian sign on the corner can promise you the same cheesy lasagna you'd find in your grandmother's homemade recipe, you're in for a surprise. Just like Tyler's recipe...

Lasagna pasta, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, red wine, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, eggs, cream, oregano, cinnamon, basil, parsley...
Time: 1 hour 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Bakery, Pies, .
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Greek strudel with chicken and riceViews: 9,724

A detailed recipe for making a savory pie with photos....

Chicken thighs, basmati rice, feta cheese, filo pastry, lemon zest, garlic, paprika, oregano, parsley, fennel onion, bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, olives...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - chef
Chicken baked with oranges, potatoes and cardamomViews: 8,796

On her cooking channel, Aarti Sequeira offers an Indian-style Sunday dinner. "My secret for baked chicken: butterfly it, and it'll cook through. And, of course, you need..."

chicken, potatoes, cardamom, orange zest, ginger root, garlic...
Time: 1 hour 50 min. Complexity: average Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Fried chicken marinated in sour milkViews: 11,779

To make this chicken recipe, prepare the bird ahead of time by marinating it in buttermilk overnight, then dredge it in flour and fry it in butter. Then bake it in the oven until done.

chicken, yogurt, flour...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: average Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Appetizers, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Spicy chicken wingsViews: 8 915

In just 30 minutes, you can make Tyler Florence's crispy chicken wings as a light appetizer for a casual dinner or a special event. They're served in a delicious Thai red pepper paste sauce...

chicken wings, curry paste, soy sauce, lime, cilantro, honey...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6

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