Colder weather is coming, and throwing a dinner party is the only socially acceptable way to stay home all weekend.
Christine ByrnePublished on October 25, 2014
1. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Beer-Braised Chicken 2. One-Pan Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce foodiecrush.com
Cook it in a pretty cast-iron skillet and leave it in there to serve. Recipe here .
3. Slow Cooker Lamb with Olives and Potatoes Romulo Yanes / marthastewart.com
There are two parts of this recipe that might make you nervous and I'm going to explain to you why NOTHING ABOUT THIS RECIPE SHOULD MAKE YOU NERVOUS.
1) Maybe you've never bought lamb shanks before. Don't worry, most butchers have them, and they're happy to cut and trim them for you.
2) You need to brown the meat before you put it in the crockpot. This should not scare you. Get a skillet really, REALLY hot, then put the lamb shanks in and turn them a couple of times so that they're browned on ever side. And honestly, if you over- or under-brown, it's not a big deal.
Recipe here .
4. Garlic and Rosemary Roast Pork Loin Chris Court / foodandwine.com
First, heat a skillet and brown the outside of the pork loin on the stove top. Then, stick the whole skillet in the oven to finish cooking the meat. To complete the meal, these garlic roasted potatoes are great, and you can cook them at the same time as you cook the pork, since both call for a 400°F oven. This simple green salad would be good on the side, too. Pork loin recipe here .
5. Pasta with Chorizo and Chickpeas Hirsheimer & Hamilton / bonappetit.com
Buying a super-flavorful sausage like chorizo takes no extra effort, but makes an otherwise easy and simple dish dinner party-worthy. Recipe here .
6. Thai-Style Shrimp Curry Liren Baker / kitchenconfidante.com
Red curry paste, which is sold in the ethnic aisle of most standard grocery stores, adds a ton of complex flavor to an otherwise simple dish. If you can't find Chinese spinach, sub regular spinach or mustard greens. Serve over rice or rice noodles for an impressive but quick (20 minutes, start to finish!) dinner party dish. Recipe here .
7. Chicken in Milk jamieoliver.com
Jamie Oliver tells you to "baste with the cooking juices when you remember," because even if you forget, the end result will be delicious. To serve, no need to carve (which really isn't that hard but I get it, it's intimidating), just let the chicken cool a little, pull it off the bone, and serve it on plates on top of mashed potatoes , drizzled with the delicious sauce that's creating in the pot with the chicken as it cooks. Recipe here .
8. Roasted Chicken Legs with Potatoes and Kale Tina Rupp / foodandwine.com
This impressive-looking dish is almost stupidly simple: Remove kale leaves from the stem, slice potatoes, cut chicken legs in half, throw everything together in a pan with oil and seasoning, and roast. If separating the chicken thigh from the drumstick sounds intimidating, just buy 8 chicken drumsticks and 8 chicken thighs. Recipe here .
10. White Bean Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash foodiecrush.com
This easy stew is so pretty and so hearty that all you need to serve it with is tortilla chips! The recipe is for 6, but if you have a big (at least 6 quart) pot, you can double it and freeze the leftovers. Recipe here .
11. Braised Pork Shoulder 12. Sunday Night Stew and Potatoes thepioneerwoman.com
The best part of beef stew is that it pairs well with both red wine and bourbon, the two greatest things about staying in when it's cold outside. Recipe here .
13. "Stacked" Chicken Enchiladas gimmesomeoven.com
Enchiladas can be easy to make, but this enchilada casserole is even easier. And face it, everything falls apart on the plate anyway. Recipe here .
14. Passover Brisket thepioneerwoman.com
You need to plan ahead, since this one takes 12-24 hours to marinate and 7 hours to cook. But other than that, all you need to do is mix ketchup and soup mix, smother it on brisket, put it in the fridge, take it out of the fridge, put it in the oven, and take it out of the oven. Sandwiches are a good idea, I think, but if that's too lowbrow for you, you can serve this with potatoes. Recipe here .
16. Best-Ever Homemade Tacos yummyhealthyeasy.com
Sometimes you just want to have a bunch of people over, and you just want to feed them something delicious. This recipe serves 4, but you can easily double it to serve 8. Recipe here .
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Dinner party mains
One-pot chicken chasseur. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ... Lamb biryani. A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. ... Beef bourguignon with celeriac mash. ... Mustard-stuffed chicken. ... Goat's cheese & thyme stuffed chicken. ... One-pan salmon with roast asparagus. ... Butternut chilli. ... Smoked salmon & lemon risotto.
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Feed-a-crowd recipes
Spiced salmon with traybaked sag aloo. ... Chicken Provençal. ... Chicken gyros. ... Sharing bavette with blue cheese, beef dripping wedges & ranch salad. ... Sticky tamarind tomato & spinach whirl. ... Summer vegetable & flatbread platter with dill & mustard dip. ... Spring sharing board. ... Waste-nothing loaded potato wedges.
How to feed 15 people cheaply? ›
Cheap tricks for the best outdoor cookouts.
1 / 7. Hot Dog Snack Board. ... 2 / 7. No-Cook Dip and Veggie Summer Board. ... 3 / 7. Instant Pot Pulled Porchetta Sandwiches. ... 4 / 7. Chicken Caesar Salad Skewers. ... 5 / 7. Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad. ... 6 / 7. Fish Tacos. ... 7 / 7. Ice Cream Sandwiches for a Crowd.
What is a good meal to feed a large crowd? ›
Gather, Share, and Eat: Easy Meals for Large Groups That Won't Break the Bank
The Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs. ... Tantalizing Tacos. ... Perfectly Baked Potatoes. ... Pizza Extravaganza. ... Mouthwatering Pulled Pork. ... Fabulous Fajitas. ... Hearty Chili. ... Build-Your-Own Sandwiches.
What to cook for 20 guests? ›
Suggested menu for a dinner party of twenty:
Whole cheeses and bowls of fresh fruit. ... Two smoked hams with a pomegranate molasses glaze, cooked in advance and served cold. ... Pinzimonio, laid out on two large dishes, with a couple of smaller bowls of olive oil, so that guests can dip in the vegetables.
What not to bring to a dinner party? ›
Asking your host if they need you to bring anything to fill in any gaps is a thoughtful gesture that ensures you bring something that will be appreciated. Avoid scented items like flowers or scented candles (which aren't to everyone's tastes), and don't bring your own dish, which takes attention off the host's cooking.
What to bring to a dinner party when they say don't bring anything? ›
A floral delivery, homemade snack, an addition to their beverage collection, a present for another treasured family member or any memento with meaning will all leave a lovely impression. Then after the event, send a handwritten thank-you note.
How can I feed 50 guests cheaply? ›
Feed the masses without breaking the bank with these budget-friendly dishes.
Mexican Lasagne. A spicy lasagne for those of us who love Mexican and Italian food. ... Cheese Cob Dip. ... The Best Burger in Oz. ... Kangaroo Casserole. ... Sausage Casserole. ... Nanna's golden sausage casserole. ... Quiche Lorraine. ... Turkey and Pumpkin Lasagne.
How do you feed a crowd cheap and easy? ›
Warm up a crowd with a buffet of different soups! Soups are typically very affordable to make and stretch a long way. Pair with cornbread, french bread, and crackers for a cheap way to fill everyone up! Here are some of our easiest and most affordable soups to make!
How to cater for 20 people? ›
Finger foods, canapes, and grazing tables are great options that can feed a crowd and are easy to shape around any style. From gourmet cured meats and cheeses to catering classics like mini pies and pastries, there is bound to be something for any theme.
Four 8-foot tables combine to make seating for 20-22 people (depending on if you add a seat where the tables join along the sides). This arrangement of tables may also be conducive for a large family meal, a conference or meeting, or to maximize space for seating up to 22.
How much food do you need for 20 guests? ›
Food for Dinner Parties
Food Up to 10 guests 20-30 Green salad 10 cups 30 cups Fruit salad 5 cups 15 cups Rolls or bread slices 20 pieces 60 pieces Cakes 1 layer cake 3 layer cakes
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