Dinner Party Recipes

In the southern US, it's traditional to cook dishes with black-eyed beans for New Year's. They're believed to attract good luck and improve wealth. Make this money salad from Sunny Anderson, and you're good to go...

Prepare a German-style dinner. Veal hunter's schnitzel in a crispy breadcrumb coating is served in a rich mushroom gravy with fried spaetzle dumplings. Sunny Anderson adds... to the spaetzle batter.

To ensure a whole turkey cooks evenly on the grill and the skin is crispy, it's best to butterfly the bird. Pre-soak it in a savory brine with herbs and lemon, then the meat...

This vegetarian appetizer is made similarly to a classic beef Wellington, but with carrots instead of the meat. Wrap the carrots in puff pastry along with sautéed mushrooms and goat cheese, and...

Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that will become one of your favorite seasonings the moment you try it. Make these crispy za'atar-infused puff pastry sticks using store-bought puff pastry...

"When I'm expecting guests for dinner and there's a lot of cooking to do, I serve the simplest appetizers: shavings of Parmesan cheese, slices of good sausage, and a bowl of salted Marcona almonds," says Ina Garten. "But when I...

Chocolate and raspberries are one of the most wonderful combinations for exquisite desserts. This parfait is made with store-bought chocolate pudding and raspberry jam, but the fresh berries give it a...

Juicy beef roast is served over crisp risotto flatbreads with a light green salad for a big Sunday family dinner. The risotto for the flatbreads can be made ahead and kept in...

Give your meatloaf an Italian twist by adding sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, parsley, and oregano to the ground meat. The meatloaf is juicy and tender on the inside, and coated with a delicious...

Natural bone-in pork loin cutlets are simmered in spiced apple butter with grape tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and bacon, resulting in a juicy and flavorful dish. Serve with...

This exquisite dessert consists of three layers of panna cotta flavored with Irish cream, maple syrup, and honey. Inside each layer is a spiced cookie in three flavors: nutmeg, cinnamon, and...

Enjoy the combination of a soft, creamy filling and a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth crust. The creamy filling is topped with a sugary crust. Its sweet flavor is pleasantly offset by the spicy...

After a big holiday dinner, there's usually a lot of leftover side dishes. Instead of reheating them the next day, make something new with these leftovers. For example, cupcakes made from...

Vegetarians, rejoice! A whole head of cauliflower is stuffed with classic poultry bread stuffing, baked in the oven, and served as a standalone holiday dish. Sliced...

Despite its name, the bread filling is most often baked separately from the poultry, especially if you're feeding a large crowd. With this recipe, you can prepare a truly festive side dish...

These waffles are made with the same bread filling you'd find with a holiday turkey, and there's no dough involved! A great way to use up leftover stuffing from last night's dinner to...

The filling for this roulade is made from ground beef and chestnuts with prosciutto, olives, and fragrant sage, resulting in a rich and flavorful filling. Stuff the turkey breast, roll it up, and...

Thinly sliced ​​turkey breast rolls can be served as an appetizer or a main course with side dishes. They're a great alternative to a whole turkey if you're serving a small group. Detailed...

Fish and seafood are the easiest way to create a stunning dish for a special occasion, and this recipe proves it. Fish is quick and easy to prepare, and the presentation is stunning and...

Thick bone-in pork loin cutlets are perfect for baking with filling. Firstly, this tender meat cooks quickly, and the filling stays juicy. Secondly, a cutlet with filling...

Natural bone-in pork loin patties are filled through a side slit with a filling of cornbread, nuts, and dried fruit, pan-fried, and finished in the oven.

Eggplant's rich flavor complements lamb perfectly in these stuffed peppers, perfect for both a holiday dinner and everyday comfort food. The peppers can be prepared...

This vegetarian version of stuffed peppers replaces ground meat with meaty eggplant. The result is equally fantastic! The eggplant is cooked with Arborio rice and creamy cheese, and...

These delicious individual tarts, garnished with fresh strawberries and raspberries, are the perfect ending to a romantic dinner. The tarts feature a crisp, crumbly crust, and the filling is a rich...

Squid stuffed with shrimp paste and herbs is simmered in a light sauce with burst cherry tomatoes and served with fried snapper fillet over boiled fregola pasta with corn.

Melissa d'Arabian's Braised Kale combines the flavors of smoky bacon, spicy red pepper, garlic, and lemon zest. The rich and complex flavor makes this side dish...

"This is one of our best summer desserts at Tru," shares the restaurant's pastry chef, Gail Gand. "One of its ingredients is lychee, a fleshy white fruit with a red shell. Its pit resembles..."

Pomegranate yams add a vibrant color and velvety texture to this special holiday pie. If you can't find pomegranate yams, use regular orange sweet potatoes. They're still delicious and juicy, but...

To save time, Sandra Lee makes this side dish using canned sweet potatoes. It's easy to cook in a slow cooker or multi-cooker: just load the sweet potatoes, sprinkle with spices, and you can forget about them for...

The main ingredient of this African dish is cassava. It was brought from South America to West African countries several centuries ago and became an important part of the local diet. Cassava...

Kalas are sweet fried rice doughnuts flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're perfect for winter holidays, including...

This non-alcoholic mulled wine is a deliciously spiced drink made with African teas (red rooibos and hibiscus) and ripe red fruits, giving the drink a perfectly...

"I really love the approach to making braised greens, as it's a team effort and a responsibility, brought to life by the extra hands needed for peeling and chopping...

To maximize the richness and intensity of her sweet potato mash, Alex Guarnaschelli makes it using baked sweet potatoes. After baking, the flesh is easily mashed with a spoon or whisk. Alex pats the mashed potatoes dry...

This velvety chocolate shake with raspberry notes is the perfect treat for the winter holidays. Fragrant and warming, it's served in cocoa mugs and topped with whipped cream. When...

Brazilian cachaça enhances the rich, full-bodied flavor of espresso in this impressive cocktail you'll want to sip again and again. Easy to make, its rich coffee flavor...

Despite its fancy name, this is a very simple dish to prepare for an elegant holiday dinner. Thin veal chops are quickly pan-fried (a couple of minutes, and they...

Veal scallopini in Marsala sauce with mushrooms is a traditional Italian dish that's easy to make at home. It's a time-tested favorite and popular in almost every Italian restaurant.

Tender veal rolls filled with melt-in-the-mouth cheese and Italian delicacies like coppoccola, soppresatta, and prosciutto are pan-fried and finished in...

Pears are the perfect ingredient for fall or winter fruit desserts. For a more vibrant flavor, choose several varieties that vary in sweetness and texture. Drizzle sliced...

This sweet, tropical-flavored cocktail is made with vodka, coconut milk, and almond milk and is perfect for finishing off a holiday dinner. Save this recipe for later...

This recipe was inspired by the traditional sweet potato and marshmallow casserole, typically served as a Thanksgiving side dish. So, a side dish becomes a dessert! The sweetness of these cupcakes...

Potato "Anna" is a delicious pie made with just two basic ingredients: potatoes and butter. Try a twist on the traditional recipe and replace the usual...

Rich, flavorful, and delicious, baked acorn squash wedges can be served as an appetizer or side dish. This recipe uses plenty of butter and brown sugar. But don't let this...

"If you think you don't like sweet potatoes, please—for heaven's sake!—try this dish. You'll thank yourself," assures Ree Drummond. Indeed, after tasting a little of this tender...

This light and airy mousse comes together in minutes, using store-bought whipped topping and a can of condensed milk. You'll also need frozen strawberries for the recipe, meaning you can...

This no-bake cake is a brilliant idea for summer, when the last thing you want to do is preheat the oven in the heat. And if it's strawberry season, this dessert will be a real hit! Layer it...

If you haven't yet tried the combination of sweet fresh strawberries and aromatic basil, this cake is a great way to explore new flavors. The dessert consists of two soft and perfectly moist vanilla...

In this recipe, Giada De Laurentiis gives a classic streusel pie a springtime twist. Sour cream makes the pie soft and just the right amount of moist, while fresh strawberries, basil, and lemon zest add a touch of...