Dinner Party Recipes Ideas

We're hitting peak dinner party season, and if you're looking for an easy dinner party recipe to impress your guests — you've come to the right place.

The key to hosting a good dinner party is all in the atmosphere, so make sure you're relaxed and sitting down at the same time as your guests. It's important to remember that dinner parties don't have to be perfect, either.

With that in mind the ideal dinner party recipe can be mostly made in advance, giving you time to get ready and relax before guests arrive. It can be served family-style, made ahead of time, only take 10 minutes to throw together... throw that traditional rule book away!

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Hosting a dinner party but don't want to spend ALL night in the kitchen? This 10-minute smoked haddock orzotto is an absolute winner.

This easy and delicious salad uses simple ingredients to make an impact. Taking just 20 minutes to prep and 40 minutes for the various parts to cook in the oven.

A simple pasta dish packed with flavours of the Mediterranean, this one-pan puttanesca recipe will be a surefire quick and easy hit with guests — plus there's only one pan to wash up afterwards!

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Pibil is a traditional slow-roasted pork dish that uses annatto, a paste made from the berries of the achiote tree, which gives it a beautiful deep red colour and earthy, peppery flavour.

Guests will love this fiery paella made with chicken instead of the classic fish, chargrilled red peppers, chunky tomatoes and a splash of lime juice. Keep the dish in the centre of the table for a very laid-back but social affair.

The Italians are flavour masters and this classic pasta dish is truly delicious. Clams are very easy to cook and their juices mingle deliciously with the spaghetti. This is perfect for a quick dinner party fix, either as a starter or the main event. It’s so quick to make that you’ll have plenty of time to entertain your guests.

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An earthy risotto like this one is a wonderful option. This Italian staple takes surprisingly little time to prepare and is delicious served with a green salad and crusty loaf of bread.

Onion tart tatin looks impressive but is deceptively easy to make. Serve with a sprinkling of goat’s cheese and rocket salad for a starter or a light meal to impress.

Nothing beats a classic fish pie. Break with tradition and top with puff pastry, rather than the classic mashed potato, and present in a beautiful serving dish for a dinner party-worthy main.

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We LOVE chilli con carne, and who says it can't be a dinner party dish? To amp up the malty, umami flavour, add Guinness.

This whole roast chicken is stuffed with crusty bread, sundried toms, pine nuts and plenty of Parmesan for a decadent and delicious main.

Chicken cacciatore is such a classic dish, and it never gets any less delicious. Made with braised chicken, cooked in a flavoursome tomato sauce - it's an easy dinner party win.

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A whole side of salmon is actually super simple to cook, but still looks like an absolute showstopper! We love this bruschetta salmon, topped with a tomatoey dressing.

Tuscan chicken is a delightful dinner recipe, and would certainly go down a treat at dinner parties. Becky's version is also gluten-free, which is a win-win if you're serving up for Coeliac guests.

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The earthiness of the mushrooms combined with the truffle oil makes this a perfect vegan showstopper for meat eaters and vegetarians, too.

This showstopper tart takes a little while to put together, but is so delicious it’s worth the effort – and as it can be completely made and frozen ahead, you have an impressive meal for guests ready and waiting.

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Rich, tender and melt-in-the-mouth, short ribs are a real supper showstopper. Slowly braising means the meat almost falls off the bone. We’ve infused these with classic Asian flavours, but this versatile cut is also delicious cooked in red wine or stout.

A staple at Italian feasts, porchetta is synonymous with celebration – here it’s stuffed with mixed fruit and nuts for a seasonal touch.

Autumn brings with it an array of squashes and pumpkins, all with their own distinct flavours and textures. Look out for coquina squash – a delicately tiger-striped variety of butternut, which has a more intense flavour and sweetness.

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Lamb racks are typically sold with 8 bones, so we’ve kept them whole (rather than trimming to 2 x 6 bone racks). So some lucky guests will get 3 cutlets each.

Nothing says special occasion quite like a beef wellington and the combination of Parma ham, porcini paste and garlic spinach in ours makes for a taste sensation that’s well worth the effort.

Farmed venison makes for a wonderfully luxurious special occasion stew, and the mild game flavour works so well in a rich bourguignon, but you could use beef braising steak instead.If there's one thing we love doing more than anything in the world (besides cooking and eating in general), it's hosting dinner parties. Yep! The type where you get to invite your closest family and friends round for a sophisticated soirée complete with drinks, appetisers, main dishes and more. It doesn't get any better than that now, does it?

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All the fuss and preparation that goes into planning a dinner party, but that doesn't mean it has to be stressful! You can host a fantastic evening without breaking a sweat, so long as you prepare simple but delicious dishes. And luckily for you, we've got over 40 dinner party recipes for you to look through...

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Fresh tortellini makes this the hearty appetiser of our dreams. If you're not a fan of olives, pepperoncini peppers would be a delicious substitute!

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Securing the roll-ups with toothpicks makes them MUCH easier to cook. Just don't forget to remove them when it's time for serving!

Nothing screams summer quite like bruschetta. Toasted bread gets rubbed with garlic (don't skip it, it's the best part) and topped with simply marinated tomatoes. The brighter and juicier your tomatoes, the better your bruschetta will be.

Baby bella mushrooms are stuffed with garlicky, herby breadcrumbs and plenty of cheese. They make for an easy appetiser or a simple side dish. Stuff them ahead of time and bake them off when you're ready.

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Don't get us wrong—we love baked brie. But it's not the most exciting party app. Fried brie, on the other hand, is absolutely INSANE.

Held together by pepperoni, these mac and cheese bites are a pizza lover's dream. Creamy mac, pepperoni, and plenty of Parm. What's not to love?

The marinade is made with ingredients you most likely have on hand. And although the meat would benefit from hanging in the mixture for a while, as long as you give it

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Use chargrilled artichoke hearts if you can find them for an even better flavour. Lemon and basil lift all the flavours beautifully in this dish.

By brushing the pork belly slices with the Char Siu sauce and grilling three times over, not only do you guarantee loads of flavour, but the sauce helps to re-moisten the pork between sessions under the grill for maximum caramelisation and gnarly, sticky goodness.

This gorgeous, simple salad is perfect for a light spring or summer lunch option, or as part of the best BBQ spread of your whole freaking life. Trust us.

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We're not kidding when we say this takes 10 minutes. The speediest risotto you'll ever make thanks to swapping out risotto rice for orzo.

If you're someone who's afraid of cooking seafood at home, cod is the fish for you. It's basically impossible to mess up: It cooks quickly, is hard to overcook (unless you really forget about it), and is easy to flavour however you want.

If you do it right, homemade beef bourguignon is a labour of love. It's certainly not a quick weeknight dinner. BUT, that doesn't mean it's hard.

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These braised chicken thighs are no joke. They’re super flavourful, fall-off-the-bone tender, and thankfully you only need ONE pan to make them!25 Fancy Main Course Dinner Party Recipes from around the web. This collection of dinner party recipes features seafood, poultry, meat, and vegetarian main dishes. Most can be made-ahead, and all are crowd-pleasers. Everyone will want an invitation to your next dinner party!

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