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Home » Holiday & Entertaining » Dinner Party » Page 11

Dinner Party Recipes and Entertaining Ideas

Planning a special gathering? These dinner party recipes and entertaining ideas include elegant make-ahead dinners, easy appetizers, seasonal salads, and memorable desserts perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions.

Need a suggestion? Try the Crispy Cheddar Cheese Straws, Make-Ahead Chicken Parmesan, or Shrimp and Crab au Gratin. For more inspiration, explore my Casual Dinner Party Menu Ideas, Spring Dinner Party Menu, or my 10 Easy Tips for Planning a Dinner Party Menu.

Individual plate filled with Apple and Mixed Green Salad with Apple-Truffle Vinaigrette.

Mixed Greens Salad with Apples and Truffle Vinaigrette

Silver platter with slices of Roast Pork Loin with Fruit Conserves

Boneless Pork Loin with Fruit Conserves

Rolled Turkey Breast with Roasted Red Pepper Stuffing

spoonful of Twice Baked Potato Casserole over the dish, showing its texture

Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole (or Golden Potatoes)

oval dish holding Couscous with cranberries and pecans, showing varied textures and colors.

Couscous Cranberry Salad with Pecans

white souffle dish filled with Roasted Carrot Souffle, with a spoon scooping out a portion.

Roasted Carrot Soufflé

Scoop of Leek Gratin in spoon hovering over casserole dish

Baked Leek Gratin

Red and white bowl filled with Liptauer Cheese Spread

Liptauer Cheese Spread

White platter with Caramel Cheesecake Apples

Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples

Coupe glass holding a single serving of Robert's Manhattan cocktail, garnished with a cherry.

Robert’s Perfect Manhattan Drink

Copper gratin dish filled with Butternut Squash Gratin

Butternut Squash Gratin

glass sherbet bowl holding a single serving with 2 scoops of Peach Ice Cream.

Peach Ice Cream

Rowes of Curried Chicken Bites

Curried Chicken Bites

White platters filled with Braised Baby BBQ Sauce

Braised Baby Back Ribs with Zesty BBQ Sauce

Stack of 3 Layered Oatmeal Chocolate Bars on a white plate, with a glass of milk

How to Make Layered Oatmeal Chocolate Bars

Foil packet filled with grilled new potatoes, seasoned with Parmesan Cheese, parsley, and truffle zest.

Grilled Potato Packets

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