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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.

White bowl showing Spicy Southwestern Shrimp Appetizer

Spicy Southwestern Shrimp Recipe

overhead of casserole dish filled with shells stuffed with ground turkey and vegetables and topped with marinara sauce.

Turkey Stuffed Shells with Cream Cheese

portions of 3 bruschetta topped with bean puree, on a blue plate

White Bean Bruschetta Recipe – and what to serve with them

Overhead view of small glass dishes filled with baked Lemon Pudding Cups

Magic Lemon Pudding Cakes

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Smoked Salmon Chopped Salad

Close view of 7 cheddar-dill scones filled with smoked salmon sitting on a white plate.

Mini Cheddar Dill Scones

cooked corn pudding in a glass dish, with a portion removed

Southern Corn Pudding (Easy Recipe)

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Ham and Cheese Biscuits with Green Mayo

arugula spread on a blue platter, topped with roasted tomato halves, cheese and olives

Arugula and Tomato Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Swordfish fillet topped with lemon slices, lemon zest and chopped rosemary in a parhment paper packge.

Oven Baked Swordfish Steaks with Lemon and Rosemary

white platter holding colorful prosciutto wrapped mozzarella sticks with one stick cut in half to show inside, resting on a napkin.

Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella (Easy 3-Ingredient Appetizer)

Close up of fish piccata with capers and artichokes.

Easy White Fish Piccata with Artichokes

overhead view of spinach salad arranged on a white platter.

Flavorful Baby Spinach Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

large white platter holding many Olive Cheese Balls, sitting on top of an orange napkin and a green platter

Baked Olive Cheese Balls

Oval blue bowl filled with Elegant Wild Rice Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette, show various ingredients.

Wild Rice Salad Recipe with Parmesan Vinaigrette

Marinated and roasted leg of lamb

Lauded Asian-Inspired Marinade for Roasting Leg of Lamb

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