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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19 Ideas For Easy Meals For Large Groups
Taco Bar. Meatballs. Butter Chicken. Lasagna. Chili. Homemade Pizza. Baked Pasta. Skewers.
What is the best food to serve at a dinner party? ›
Dinner party mains
One-pot chicken chasseur. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ... Mustard-stuffed chicken. ... Slow-braised lamb shanks with dried limes & barberries. ... Spiced aubergine bake. ... Truffle chicken & potato gratin. ... App onlyWild mushroom risotto. ... Lasagne soup. ... App onlyFish & chorizo stew with confit garlic aioli.
What is a good meal to make for a large group? ›
Introduction: Easy Meals For Large Groups
The Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs. What's not to love about a heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs? ... Tantalizing Tacos. Who doesn't adore tacos? ... Perfectly Baked Potatoes. ... Pizza Extravaganza. ... Mouthwatering Pulled Pork. ... Fabulous Fajitas. ... Hearty Chili. ... Build-Your-Own Sandwiches.
What to cook when having friends for dinner? ›
Take your pick from classic dinner party ideas like creamy risottos, fishcakes, venison, pork and lamb. Choose from elevated chicken traybakes, a whole sea bass with a tomato sauce, or homemade gnocchi.
How to feed 15 people 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 much food do I need for 15 guests? ›
Rules to Plan By Each adult will consume 1 pound of food total; children, about 1/2 pound . The more options you have, the less you need of each; decrease the main course portion sizes by 1 to 2 ounces if served on a buffet. Guests will always eat — and drink — more at night than during the day.
What is the most popular food at a party? ›
38 Ideas For Party Food That Will Please Any Crowd
Ham & Cheese Pull-Apart Bread. ... Garlic Parmesan Potato Stackers. ... BBQ Pulled Pork Fries. ... Peanut Butter Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites. ... Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars (Carmelitas) ... Curly Fries. tasty.co. ... Strawberry Cheesecake Crackers. tasty.co. ... Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas. tasty.co.
What to cook for 12 people? ›
17 Easy Meals for a Group of 12 (Budget-Friendly)
Blueberry Balsamic Goat Cheese Appetizer. Blueberry Balsamic Goat Cheese Appetizer. ... Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs. Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs. ... Baked Honey Mustard Chicken. Baked Honey Mustard Chicken. Savory Cheesy Zucchini Muffins.
How do you feed 50 guests on a budget? ›
Create a “Bar” and feed everyone cafeteria-style There are lots of bar ideas out there, such as the Nacho bar, Baked potato bar, Burrito bar, Hot dog bar, Root Beer float bar, Hawaiian Haystacks bar, Sandwich bar, etc. All of these can be done on the cheap, and links to all these ideas can be found below.
What should I cook a group of friends? ›
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.
what to bring to a dinner party
Something to drink. This is probably the most obvious. ... fresh flowers. This is another safe one and something I personally love receiving. ... a good book. ... an appetizer. ... dessert. ... top shelf olive oil. ... a homemade consumable gift. ... Sea Salt and a salt cellar.
How much food do you need for a 20 people party? ›
The overall rule that most caterers and party planners use is to calculate a pound of food per person, and a half pound per child.
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.
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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