Party Ideas

Dinner Party Recipes

Putting together a dinner party menu is the most important part of the planning. Depending on the number of guests and your budget, you may choose to host a potluck style party or cook the entire meal yourself. Whatever your preference, we have plenty of dinner party menu ideas to suit the style of your party. Check out our dinner party recipes for everything from appetizers to budget dinners to dessert.

Banana Wrapped Salmon with Coconut Rice

For Coconut Rice (serves 4)

2 cups Jasmine Rice
1 1/2 cups Coconut Rice
1 1/2 cups Water
1 stalk of Lemongrass
1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper

For Sauce

1 Tablespoon (Tbs) Red Jalapeno, minced
1 Tbs. Ginger, Fresh and Minced
1 Tbs. Cilantro, Leaves Only, Minced
4 Tbs. Soy Sauce
2 Tbs. Mirin (Sweet Sake)
2 Tbs. Lime Juice
2 Tbs. Rice Wine Vinegar

For Salmon

6 oz. Salmon, Pin Bone Out and Skin Off, Seasoned with Salt and Pepper
Banana Leaf
Coconut Rice
Asparagus, Cut on Bias
Leeks, White Part Only, Julienned
Carrots, Peeled and Julienned
Lemongrass, Finely Sliced, Outer Leaves discarded
Red Jalapeno, Sliced Thin
Cilantro Leaves
Cumin and Coriander, Ground

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Mediterranean Flair Steak Marinade

When it's South of Italy, South of France, Greece, or Turkey that makes your heart skip a beat, give our Mediterranean Flair Steak Marinade a try for those nights out on your porch.

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Asian Flair Steak Marinade

An Asian Flair Steak Marinade is fantastic for those of you who are in for a Bruce Lee movie marathon.

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Latin Flair Steak Marinade

This marinade is great for those who want a bit of a Latin touch for a fiesta night.

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Mascarpone Cream

A faux Devonshire style Cream to add to your scones. Yum.

Makes about 1.5 cups of cream.

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Queen Anne's Candied Ginger Scones

These will make even the Queen herself jealous of your scone-making skills!

(Recipe courtesy of Anne Apra, caterer extraordinaire!)

Yield: 8 large scones

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Simple Fondue Recipe

Beware: Donât serve a store-bought fondue mixes. They taste terrible! Anyway, fondue recipes are easy. Try this one:

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The Leaning Tower of Crispy Potatoes

Courtesy of Curtis Stone.

I worked with Curtis on Take Home Chef as his Asst./Food Stylist on a few episodes, and these roasted bambinos will be a stellar addition to your Italian Feast. And yes he is as dreamy and wonderful in person as he is on TV!

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Baby Green Salad with Shaved Pecorino Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar

You can purchase baby greens at your supermarket or better yet, if you have access to a local farmers market, select from the many varieties of baby lettuces and greens for your salad. I wash my greens under cold running water and then dry them in a salad spinner.

The "OXO" salad spinner is a dream. It turns "making a salad" a snap! You can rinse and spin your greens the morning of the party and store them in the fridge until you are ready to dress and serve the salad.

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Chipotle Deviled Eggs with Tasso Ham and Cheddar

If you're looking for a deviled egg with a kick, try this recipe for a chipotle-infused deviled egg. This recipe not only will give your taste buds a jump, but it also combines everyone's favorite staples: ham and cheese. How can you go wrong with a party in your mouth?

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