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?
We just love 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...
From Antipasto Bites to Buffalo Asparagus, Beef Bourguignon to Classic Stuffed Peppers, here's 40 of our favourite dinner party recipes including appetisers, mains, sides and desserts.
1
Antipasto Bites
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!
Get the Antipasto Bites recipe.
2
Balsamic Steak Roll-Ups
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!
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3
Classic Bruschetta
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.
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4
Loaded Cheese Ball Bites
Our favourite word to hear in front of cheese is "loaded."
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5
Stuffed Mushrooms
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.
Get the Stuffed Mushrooms recipe.
6
Fried Brie Bites
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.
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7
Lasagne Bites
Classic lasagne's one thing, but bite-sized lasagne pieces? That's another thing entirely!
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8
Mac & Cheese Pizza Bites
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?
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9
Parmesan Cauliflower Bites
Cauliflower, the miracle veggie!
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10
Spinach Artichoke Courgette Bites
These little guys are scary addictive. Just as the courgette becomes tender, the cheese is getting melty and delicious.
Get the Spinach Artichoke Courgette Bites recipe.
11
Garlicky Steak & Mushroom Bites
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 some time to hang out, it'll take on the flavour.
Get the Garlicky Steak & Mushroom Bites recipe.
12
Artichoke & Pea Risotto
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.
Get the Artichoke & Pea Risotto recipe.
13
Char Siu Pork Belly
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.
Get the Char Siu Pork Belly recipe.
14
Couscous And Pomegranate Salad With Orange Dressing
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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15
Smoked Haddock Orzotto
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.
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16
BBQ Sriracha Butter Asparagus
Hot sauce butter combined with garlicky and lemony goodness makes this one of our favourite ways to cook asparagus.
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17
Perfect Baked Cod
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.
Get the Perfect Baked Cod recipe.
18
Beef Bourguignon
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.
Get the Beef Bourguignon recipe.
19
Braised Chicken Thighs
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!
Get the Braised Chicken Thighs recipe.
20
Caprese Chicken
Tomatoes cooked in balsamic vinegar are the perfect sweet-tart compliment to this cheesy chicken.
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21
Chicken Cacciatore
This easy chicken dinner will become your weeknight go-to.
Get the Chicken Cacciatore recipe.
22
Chicken Carbonara
When you're looking for something comforting and carb-y, nothing fits the bill like a good carbonara. This version adds a bit of protein by way of sautéed chicken breasts, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Get the Chicken Carbonara recipe.
23
Buffalo Asparagus with Blue Cheese Dip
Super easy to throw together, this tasty side uses roasted asparagus served with a fiery buffalo sauce and blue cheese dip.
Get the Buffalo Asparagus with Blue Cheese Dip recipe.
24
Chicken Karahi
This is a brilliant beginner recipe because few spices are required; garlic and ginger deliver the personality and fresh green chillies bring the heat.
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25
Classic Stuffed Peppers
The bell pepper is an excellent vessel for stuffing meat, rice, and, of course, cheese. It's strong enough to hold its shape in the oven, and the flavour is subtle enough to go well with just about anything. This is our favourite recipe but the customisation options are endless.
Get the Classic Stuffed Peppers recipe.
26
Chorizo & Cod Traybake
This easy chorizo and cod traybake is so delicious. The added extra step of the herb crumb is crucial in my opinion. Dipped into the chorizo oil gives this cod an added layer of deliciousness.
Get the Chorizo & Cod Traybake recipe.
27
Baked Chicken Thighs
This recipe doubles as a blueprint for your own delicious chicken thigh creation! Switch up the citrus and herbs, add your favourite dry spices, or load it up with tons of garlic, shallots, or onions, if that's your style.
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28
Moroccan Lamb Tagine
Don't write off making a tagine if you don't own a tagine pot. We made ours in a Dutch oven and it comes out perfectly! The lamb simmers until it is completely tender, while making your kitchen smell like a fancy Moroccan restaurant.
Get the Moroccan Lamb Tagine recipe.
29
Lemony Asparagus Pasta
The key to acing this dish is to cook the asparagus until its tips are crispy and stalks slightly blistered. The slight char will add a whole other dimension to the enticing flavour of this vegetable.
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31
Pasta Alla Norma
Go slow with the aubergine. You don't want to overcrowd the pan or burn it. You want to gently cook it in plenty of oil so that they turn deeply golden and slightly crispy all over. Just try not to eat all of them before they make it into the pasta!
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32
Pork Stroganoff
Pork stroganoff is such an easy, flavourful dinner to make. Using pork fillet is perfect because it's such a tender cut, and really easy to cook with. Load your stroganoff up with mushrooms, mustard and sherry for the most delicious meal.
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33
Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew
If you need an excuse to get your slow cooker out, this is it! Let everything cook together for hours for the deepest, most satisfying beef stew you'll try.
Get the Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew recipe.
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