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Dinner Party Recipes

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Meatballs al Forno in Arrabbiata Sauce
Los Angeles Area Christmas Italian Dinner Party Ground Beef Milk Eggs Olive Oil Basil Chili Powder Oregano Parsley Ground Pork Meatballs Garlic Onions Tomatoes Dinner Make Ahead Kosher Salt Easy Breadcrumbs Black Pepper Eat: Bon Appétit!
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Uni Panna Cotta
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Smoked Fish Chowder
Atlanta American Smoked Fish Dinner Easy Chowder Eat: Bon Appétit! Dinner Party White Wine Bacon Carrots Celery Onions Kosher Salt Cream Fall Winter
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Porcini Fried Rice with Balsamic Spring Onions, Ramps, and Porcini Aioli
Chinese Stir-Fry Dinner Party Rice Porcini Medium San Francisco Bay Area Parmesan Balsamic Vinegar Sherry Vinegar Soy Sauce Tabasco Eggs Butter Grapeseed Oil Olive Oil Lemons Allspice Ginger Rosemary Thyme Mushrooms Granulated Sugar Garlic Pea Shoots Scallions Shallots Water Kosher Salt Ramps Fall Seaweed Dijon Mustard Dried Mushrooms Black Pepper Aioli Eat: Bon Appétit!
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Prawns with Nasturtium Leaves and Finger Lime
Dinner Party Prawns Appetizer Medium Apple Cider Vinegar Fish Sauce Olive Oil Lime Juice Chives Parsley Garlic Shallots Tomatoes Tomato Paste Salt Tamarind Paste Eat: Bon Appétit!
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Parsnip Crisp with Apple-Parsnip Mousse and Apple Caramel
Dessert Dinner Party Apples Parsnips Molecular Gastronomy Medium Chamomile Gelatin Eggs Water Sugar Cream Eat: Bon Appétit!
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Pretzel-Crusted Crab Cakes
Manhattan Valentine's Day American Dinner Party Pretzels Crab Old Bay Appetizer Crab Cakes Easy Mayonnaise Eggs Butter Clarified Butter Peanut Oil Lemons Cayenne Pepper Chives Celery Onions Dinner Eat: Bon Appétit!
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Sweet Paprika Aioli
French Dinner Party Mayonnaise Condiments Paprika Garlic Easy Aioli Latin American Vegetarian Mustard Dip Dijon Mustard
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Black Butter-Balsamic Figs with Basil and Fontina Fondue
American Dinner Party Fontina Figs Appetizer San Francisco Bay Area Academy Awards Balsamic Vinegar Tabasco Eggs Butter Basil Thyme Scallions Kosher Salt Crème Fraîche Cream Black Pepper Eat: Bon Appétit!
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Strip steak sandwich

by mamab44 7 days ago

Great sale on strip steaks and I want to grill some early in the day before having 11 people over for dinner. Serving...

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fourunder commented 7 days ago

Dinner Party Meal Planning

Sides with roast pork?

by NYchowcook 2 years ago

I am planning a dinner party with a terrific, local roast pork shoulder. I plan to roast with fennel seeds, rosemary ...

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teresinashaw commented 2 months ago

Dinner Party Pork Roast Side Dish Meal Planning Spring Vegetables

Menu help for small girls' night in for mom's bday

by inlovewiththedusk 3 months ago

Hi there! I'm having an impromptu dinner for a total of 6 women (including me) where we'll be celebrating my mom's 7...

Ttrockwood

Ttrockwood commented 2 months ago

Dinner Party Gluten Free Appetizer Side Dish Meal Planning

Tom Collins party

by akdad 3 months ago

This spring/early summer I am planning a cocktail/dinner party around a Tom Collins bar. I’ll have a lazy susan with ...

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babymole_bob123 commented 3 months ago

Dinner Party Gin Curry Summer Cocktail Party

St. Patrick's Day house party foods for home base meetup and after party

by ZoeyCovey 3 months ago

There will be 8 of us. meeting up at my friends house near downtown. We will pre party there, uber in 2 cars out down...

LaLa

LaLa commented 3 months ago

St. Patrick's Day Dinner Party Appetizer Meal Planning

Dinner with inlaws

by Lillla 5 months ago

I am a newlywed and my in-laws are coming next Sunday to eat my cooking for the first time, there will be 5 of us tot...

thegforceny

thegforceny commented 3 months ago

French Dinner Party Meal Planning
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Help - easy dinner for 16 people

by SLM222 3 months ago

As part of a new parent group, I need to serve 16 people dinner. All attendees will have newborns so something easy t...

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pumpkinspice commented 3 months ago

Dinner Party Dinner Meal Planning

Why is our pot luck offering cast aside?

by SamuelAt 4 months ago

Our friend “Roz” was hosting a pot luck dinner and had a “sign up for approval” list in the office. I consulted with...

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SamuelAt commented 4 months ago

Dinner Party

Terrine starter but what for entree?

by akdad 5 months ago

Wishing to make this lamb terrine as a starter with (gin) martinis for a dinner party. What do I follow this act with...

letsindulge

letsindulge commented 4 months ago

Terrines Dinner Party

Guests not offering to do dishes, is it rude?

by hala 8 years ago

Hubby and I were brought up to always offer to do the dishes after dinner at someone's house. We always ask first and...

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fryerlover commented 5 months ago

Dinner Party Guest Etiquette

When a guest insists upon bringing the main dish to a dinner party

by dkrnet 6 months ago

My wife and I are hosting a holiday dinner party. For the first time in several years my brother, whom we don't reall...

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MikeG commented 5 months ago

Dinner Party Guest Etiquette Host Etiquette

How to politely say "do not bring food" on invitation

by rp17 6 months ago

I'm planning on throwing a 40th birthday party for my husband. We are inviting friends and family, and some of those...

thegforceny

thegforceny commented 6 months ago

Dinner Party Party Planning Guest Etiquette

Healthy Crockpot dinner for 6 people

by rkraus5 7 months ago

I am throwing a birthday dinner for my father and looking for healthy, simple recipe recommendations! My sister in la...

alex9179

alex9179 commented 7 months ago

Slow Cooking Dinner Party Family Recipes Meal Planning

Polenta Bar Dinner Party (Vegetarian)

by nature_trash 8 months ago

Hello, I am throwing a dinner party for about 20 friends for my birthday. Last year I did the Momofuku pork should...

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Splendid Spatula commented 7 months ago

Braising Dinner Party Vegetarian Party Planning Polenta

Magic Themed Party for Adults

by graggle 9 months ago

I am a catering chef and one of my clients is looking to host a "Magic Themed" Dinner for 300 employees. I've grown u...

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graggle commented 8 months ago

Dinner Party Caterer Party Planning

Birthday Dinner Wine Pairing Suggestions for Challenging Menu

by mpcarney 10 months ago

Hi Wine Folks, I'm co-hosting a combination birthday dinner Saturday Aug 26, 2017 for 3 celebrants - all of whom e...

hotoynoodle

hotoynoodle commented 10 months ago

Dinner Party Birthday Wine Pairings

Wine Pairing Dinner Party Help

by mexicaliblues 10 months ago

Hello, I'm hosting some folks for a very simple dinner this weekend and want to make sure the wine shines. Please ...

hotoynoodle

hotoynoodle commented 10 months ago

Dinner Party Wine Pairings

Italian dinner party menu

by vanessa7 11 months ago

We're hosting an Italian dinner party and this is what we're planning for the menu: Appertivo: Bellini Antipasto...

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vanessa7 commented 10 months ago

Italian Dinner Party Meal Planning
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Fun with Fondue

by CookingNut1 11 months ago

If you want to have a fun...and simple… dinner…then invest in a fondue pot! First..for the “newcomers”…what is fond...

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ricepad commented 11 months ago

Dinner Party

Sides/Appeteizers for Fettucine Alfredo dinner?

by trishna87 2 years ago

Hey guys! Just wanted some advice(and recipe links if possible) to suggestions for what to serve with a fettuccine ...

The_Libster

The_Libster commented 11 months ago

Dinner Party Appetizer Side Dish Party Planning Meal Planning

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