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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What to make to bring to a dinner party? ›
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.
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. ... 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.
What to serve 20 people for dinner? ›
19 Ideas For Easy Meals For Large Groups
Taco Bar. Meatballs. Butter Chicken. Lasagna. Chili. Homemade Pizza. Baked Pasta. Skewers.
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's the cheapest way to feed a crowd? ›
Feed a Large Group for Cheap
Go vegetarian. Not only is it usually cheaper to skip the meat, but you also can make just one meal that will include vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, which makes your life easier. Grains are your friend. ... Legumes for the win. ... Don't make meat the main event. ... Use cheaper cuts.
What to cook for 20 people? ›
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 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.
What do you bring to a casual dinner party? ›
Fresh fruit. Like a bouquet of flowers, fresh fruit can be a delightful way to invite color into your host's home without overshadowing their cooking skills. Whether enjoyed pre- or post-meal, a few bites of crisp produce can be a refreshing palate cleaner during any dinner party.
What to cook for 14 guests? ›
Recipes to feed a crowd
recipeJools' simple beef stew. recipeSicilian cauliflower & chickpea stew with fluffy couscous. recipeQuiche lorraine with carrot & parsley salad. recipeVeggie korma. recipeKerryann's chilli con veggie. recipeDIY party combos - prawns and Marie Rose sauce. recipeRoasted beetroot toast.
Some examples of party food include mini sandwiches, sliders, chicken wings, meatballs, cheese and charcuterie platters, vegetable and fruit skewers, and various dips and spreads .
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.
How can I feed 50 guests cheap? ›
Potluck – The most inexpensive party idea is a potluck, but it does require a bit more planning. Provide the drinks and a dish or two. Have everyone else contribute a dish, as well. You can ask for specific dishes – main, side, or dessert.
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.
How much finger food for 15 people? ›
co*cktail Party - Allow 4-6 pieces per hour per person - where the finger food is served in place of a meal. You will serve more pieces per hour in the first 2 hours and less per hour after that. Remember snacks with meat and fried foods are more filling.
How many pounds of meat will feed 15 people? ›
What weight of meat per person to order?
Boneless Meat Number of People Bone in meat 6lb / 2.73kg 12 – 13 8lb / 3.64kg 7lb / 3.18kg 14 – 15 10lb / 4.54kg 8lb / 3.64kg 16 – 17 12lb / 5.44kg 9lb / 4.08kg 18 – 19 14lb / 6.35kg
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