Featured Ingredient Dinner Party

Garlic is one of the most versatile and flavorful ingredients you can use, which is why it's a perfect pick for a featured ingredient dinner party. Here are our suggestions for a garlic-based dinner menu: Appetizer: Warm Almond Crusted Manchego Cheese with Hot Garlic Vinaigrette and Slivered Almonds... Read More

Rosemary is such a great, versatile herb that it can be added to almost any dish for enhanced flavor. Our rosemary featured ingredient menu includes: Appetizer: Hearty Tomato Soup with Lemon and Rosemary Main Course: Turkey Osso Bucco with Parsley and Rosemary Gremolata Side Dish: Oven Roasted Red P... Read More

Somewhere between an onion and a garlic clove in appearance, shallots have a mild yet instantly recognizable flavor that makes them an ideal featured ingredient for a dinner party. Here's what we suggest serving: Appetizer: Crabmeat and Brie Fondue with Shallots Main Course: Red Wine Marinated Flank... Read More

Parsley is another one of those super versatile ingredients that can spice up almost anything. It's great on so many things, creating a parsley based menu is a snap. Here's what we suggest: Appetizer: Beef Kabobs with Pineapple and Parsley sauce Main Course: Grilled Butterflied Trout with Lemon Par... Read More

Tomatoes are one of the best go-to ingredients for cooking thanks to the millions of ways they can be used. Tomato sauces, fresh tomatoes, and roasted tomatoes each have a unique flavor that can completely change a dish; perfect for a meal centered around the humble yet delicious ingredient. Appetiz... Read More

Tip 1: Before choosing your featured ingredient and recipes for the dinner party, poll guests to make sure no one has any food allergies or extreme aversion to certain ingredients. Tip 2: Create place cards at the dinner table so guests know where to sit. Strategically place guests around the table... Read More