Dinner Party Recipes

This traditional Guyanese dish of root vegetables and other vegetables, including corn and okra, is prepared for large family celebrations. It pairs well with grilled fish or chicken, or is served...

Arroz con pollo (Spanish: arroz con pollo) is a popular Latin American rice dish with chicken and a variety of spices and vegetables, including green beans and green olives stuffed with...

Pernil is a baked pork ham from Latin American cuisine, typically prepared for Christmas and other major holidays. In this recipe, the ham is marinated in a very spicy marinade with...

The stunning combination of chocolate and cherry makes these cakes incredibly delicious, colorful, and festive. They're made with maraschino cherries, which have a brighter...

This rich chocolate cake is made with balsamic vinegar to bring out the chocolate flavor, orange juice for a citrusy kick, and the craziest cake ingredient ever...

Miniature bundt cupcakes with a hole in the center just beg to be filled. Try this magnificent dessert with refreshing lemon curd, which pairs perfectly with the nutty...

This pie with an airy, creamy cranberry and orange filling on a crumbly crust comes together in minutes. Its secret lies in using pre-made ingredients, but the pie turns out so wonderful that...

Acorn squashes are not only a delicious side dish, but also make unique serving bowls that look very impressive. Cut them in half, bake them, and fill them with a filling of roasted...

This strong coffee makes a wonderful after-dinner dessert. Italian liqueurs like Amaretto and Sambuca infuse it with wonderful notes of anise and almond, but if you'd like to enhance the flavor even further...

Fragrant wild rice, bright, sweet oranges, white grapes, tart cranberries, and rich pecans complement each other beautifully in this luscious salad dressed with raspberry vinaigrette and olive oil.

Make this savory bread pudding for your next holiday dinner; it's the perfect accompaniment to the main course. Day-old bread works best, and mushroom...

This delicious dish is perfect for the holiday table. Pork loin, stuffed with cheese and ham, is seared until crispy, then braised until the meat is juicy and the cheese...

This classic Shanghainese dish is prepared by soaking poached (simmered) chicken in rice wine. One of the key ingredients is Shaoxing...

"Xiaolong bao are Chinese steamed dumplings with soup inside," says Molly Yeh. "They're like magic! My whole childhood, my family and I ate them at our favorite dim sum restaurant in Chinatown..."

If pumpkin in desserts only brings to mind pumpkin pie, here's a delicious pudding recipe that will delight you with its divine flavor, texture, and exquisite presentation. Pumpkin...

This traditional dish is prepared in Asian families for special occasions, such as Chinese New Year, and can also be found at any Chinese banquet. It symbolizes good luck and abundance, so...

This savory panchan is traditionally served chilled as an appetizer or as a vegetable side dish with rice. Japanese eggplant is steamed until tender, then soaked...

This cloud-light, chocolatey cake has the texture of an airy soufflé. It's baked in a foil-lined water bath in individual ramekins. To serve, place each cake on...

Many people dislike Brussels sprouts because of their distinctive flavor and aroma, but with this recipe from Ina Garten, you can make a stunning side dish everyone will love. Your...

Haninat pumpkin is similar in appearance to butternut squash, but it's sweeter, smaller, and has a thinner skin. It's perfect for a showy dinner, where the halves are stuffed...

This dessert is similar to a strawberry shortcake, only larger and more festive. Homemade strawberry syrup flavors and moistens the vanilla sponge cake, which is then topped with whipped cream...

This salad is made with blanched broccoli, fried pancetta, walnuts, and dried cranberries in a creamy mascarpone cheese and mayonnaise dressing. It's important not to overcook the broccoli, so it...

Your guests will be delighted when you serve a whole deep-fried turkey. Unlike oven-baked turkey, it looks even more appetizing, with an evenly browned crust, and inside...

Asian Sriracha sauce and maple syrup create a wonderful contrast of flavors in this juicy, vegetable-filled meatloaf. You can bake it in a square pan or shape it into a loaf...

Make a light and airy dessert with whipped cream and strawberries, and add a refreshing citrusy note with an orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec or Grand Marnier. For a beautiful presentation, arrange...

Delicate panna cotta is very easy to make and makes a perfect elegant holiday dessert. It sets in the molds like jelly, then simply turn it upside down onto a plate...

If you have leftover roast turkey from last night's holiday dinner, you can make sandwiches with them the next day. But the holiday's still on—let there be sandwiches, too...

Skin-on turkey breast is sautéed in butter with herbs and garlic until lightly browned to seal in the juices, then finished in the oven for a...

"Porchetta is a delicious Tuscan pork roll with herbs and spices, slowly baked in the oven. Every year I like to add something new to it, and this time I decided to replace...

Cheesy, crispy edges are the best part of a potato casserole, and with a spiralizer, you'll get even more of those delicious bites! Use the spiralizer to slice each potato into a single ribbon, then...

Fill chicken cutlets with a mixture of spinach, roasted bell peppers, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, roll them up, and bake until done. The delicious juices left in the pan...

Italian coffee granita with liqueur is a wonderful way to refresh and unwind. This dessert is lighter than ice cream and perfect for finishing a large festive dinner. Serve the granita...

Turkey breast can be prepared just as elegantly and festively as a whole bird, and this option is ideal for a small gathering. Stuff it with a mixture of cornbread, thyme paste,...

Fry the crab legs in butter with garlic, ginger, green onions, jalapeño, and black pepper and serve with rice, drizzled with the spicy sauce from the pan. Before frying, score the shells of each...

Prepare a juicy, mouth-watering bone-in ham, coated with a tangy honey glaze, for the holidays and serve it as a main course with any side dishes. Leftover ham can be thinly sliced ​​and...

Make this spicy white beer rice with cilantro, garlic, green peas, and carrots for a festive side dish. It's aromatic, moist, and delicious. It's a perfect complement to meat or...

A rich sauce of tomatoes, barberries, Iranian golden prunes, and spices imbues the turkey breast with a bouquet of flavors and aromas. This festive dish is ideal for a small...

Besides the popular potato, there are many other undeservedly forgotten root vegetables that can be baked and served as a side dish with meat, and such a side dish will be healthier and lower in calories....

This delicate pumpkin cake, topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting, is easy to make yet truly elegant. Slice it into small bars and serve for dessert after...

A fragrant, spiced cake with hints of cinnamon and clove is topped with a sticky caramel topping, with plums buried in it. When arranging the caramelized plums, try to stick to a specific...

If you roasted a turkey for your holiday dinner, save some (including the bones for broth) for tomorrow to make this flavorful, savory Mexican-style soup. Instead of using homemade broth...

Ree Drummond makes this hearty dish with leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. Spaghetti is mixed with mushrooms, turkey, cheese, and bacon and baked to perfection. This recipe is easy...

Surf-and-turf dishes (meat and seafood) are a great way to treat your loved ones to restaurant delights at home. Rachael Ray's surf-and-turf version combines scallops with...

"My mom had a few tried-and-true recipes for holiday dinners, and this pasta was always a hit," shares recipe author Stephen Jackson. "It's one of my favorite dishes, thanks to...

This soup is made with roasted pumpkin, which adds a deeper, richer flavor, while the chili pepper balances the pumpkin's sweetness with its warming heat. Blend the soup until...

Cook pork chops in the oven without excess fat, and they'll turn out crispy just like frying. Your secret ingredient is Japanese panko breadcrumbs. They're coarser...

Make meatloaf filled with sweet and hot peppers, carrots, and cilantro, topped with a delicious barbecue sauce glaze. Serve as a main course with a side dish, and...

This recipe was inspired by the classic baked chicken with bread stuffing, but the difference is that the stuffing is placed under the skin of the bird rather than inside the cavity. It's easier to cut the chicken in half and...

A rich macaroni and cheese casserole is a traditional Southern dish, perfect for holidays and special occasions. Unlike standard mac 'n' cheese, this version includes three types of...

A layer of peach jam will liven up the flavor of this sour cream pie with crunchy streusel and lemon glaze. Simply layer half the batter, the jam, the remaining batter, the streusel, and...