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Home » Holiday & Entertaining » Dinner Party » Page 9

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.

A single serving of Pistachio Crusted Fish, sitting on a light green plate that's on a cutting board.

Easy Baked Pistachio Crusted Fish Recipe

white plate holding Lamb Curry, with 4 small bowls alongside, showing condiments

Lamb Curry and Rice

Small white dish holding one serving of Vegetarian Pot Pie with part of the crust removed to show filling

Vegetarian Pot Pie Recipe

rectangular white platter filled with 5 Shrimp Curry Bites; dip in a bowl in the background

Curry Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

A round white plate holds a single serving of Valentine's Mini Cakes with Strawberry Almond Salsa

Valentine’s Mini Cakes

Blue bowl holding Nokedli

Nokedli (Hungarian Dumplings for Paprikash)

close up of two bowls filled with portions of Corn and Chicken Chowder

Chicken Chowder Recipe

blue plate holding an individual portion of Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings

Shell shaped dish holding an individual serving of Shrimp and Crab Gratin

Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin – Seafood Main Dish

Light blue cake stand holding a Sticky Ginger Cake

Sticky Ginger Cake

Narrow necked bottle filled with Cranberry Vinaigrette.

Cranberry Vinaigrette

Pear and Goat Cheese Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette pouring out of a white pitcher

Salad with Pear and Goat Cheese

three slices of Anise Bread on a red square plate; full loaf to the right

Anise Bread

Blue bowl filled with Mushroom Pâté, with toasted baguette slices on the side

Luxurious Mushroom Pâté – a Standout Appetizer

white platter showing Pesto Chicken and Vegetables with Pasta

Pesto Chicken and Pasta with Veggies

White bowl filled with Pesto Genovese

Homemade Genovese Pesto

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