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    Ideas for Entertaining

    Browse dozens of recipes to impress family and friends for casual weeknight get-togethers to elegant weekend dinner parties!

    Seared Scallops with Smoky Sweet Corn Puree is a restaurant-quality dish your guests will rave about. Take your guests on a quick culinary escape to the south of France with Easy Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet that has all the flavor of traditional cassoulet without all the work. Shrimp Cakes with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Mayonnaise may just be the perfect party appetizer because they can be in your freezer ready for impromptu entertaining anytime!

    Cream of Celery Leaves Soup in white bowl on white plate with antique spoons.

    Cream of Celery Leaves Soup

    Maryland-Style Crab Cakes on blue-rimmed platter garnished with chopped fresh parsley, parsley sprigs and lemon wedges.

    Maryland Crab Cakes

    One serving of Marry Me Chicken in white bowl over angel hair pasta garnished with fresh basil.

    Marry Me Chicken for Two

    Shrimp and Crab Seafood Casserole in white baking dish with serving spoon scooping up shrimp and crab.

    Shrimp and Crab Seafood Casserole

    Collage of four crab appetizer recipes: Crab Beignets, Cold Crab Dip, Deviled Crab-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms and Crab Melts.

    20 Best Easy Crab Appetizers

    Almond Chicken Tenders with Lemon Curry Mayonnaise in parchment paper-lined pan garnished with lemon wedges and cilantro.

    Almond Chicken Tenders with Lemon Curry Mayonnaise

    Brown Rice Paella with Shrimp and Chorizo in white enamel cast iron skillet on wood cutting board.

    Brown Rice Shrimp Paella with Chorizo

    Baked Italian-Stuffed Artichokes in white baking dish garnished with lemon wedges.

    Italian-Stuffed Artichokes Recipe

    Bourbon-Glazed Carrots with Honey in white serving bowl with fresh thyme.

    Bourbon-Glazed Carrots with Honey

    Photo of Stout Braised Beef Short Ribs and Colcannon on gray background with blue napkin and glass of beer.

    Stout Braised Beef Short Ribs and Colcannon

    Roasted Beets with Shallots, Red Wine Glaze, Gorgonzola and Walnuts in oval serving dish with serving spoon.

    Roasted Beets with Shallots, Red Wine Glaze, Gorgonzola and Walnuts

    Two bowls of Braised Beef Short Ribs with Cauliflower Leek Puree.

    Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with Cauliflower Leek Puree

    Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with serving spoon scooping some out.

    Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes (Mashed Potato Casserole)

    Braised Pork Loin Roast in Dijon Mustard Sauce

    Photo of Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing on white oval platter with serving utensils.

    Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing

    Photo of Easy Weeknight Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet with gray napkin and serving utensils.

    Easy Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet

    Photo of Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables in white distressed roasting pan.

    Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables

    Mississippi-Style Boneless Short Ribs - Close-up shot on white platter with meat fork

    Mississippi Boneless Short Ribs Recipe (Without Packaged Mixes)

    Baked Tilapia with Spinach Pecan Pesto

    Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes - Finished dish being served with serving fork from white baking dish

    Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes

    Provencal Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tart - Hero shot of tart on white parchment paper with a slice removed

    Provencal Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tart

    Stacked Tomato Salad with Tapenade and Basil Pesto Dressing - Close-up hero shot on white platter

    Stacked Tomato Salad with Black Olive Tapenade and Basil Pesto Dressing

    Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galettes - Straight-on hero shot on white background garnished with fresh thyme

    Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galettes

    Country-Style Potato and Cabbage Casserole with Cheddar and Bacon - Overhead hero shot of casserole on blue background with blue towel and white serving spoon

    Potato Cabbage Casserole with Cheddar and Bacon

    Spicy Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese - Close-up overhead shot of dish on pale blue background

    Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

    Italian Pot Roast (Straccato) and Oven-Baked Gorgonzola Polenta - Overhead hero shot

    Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto) and Oven-Baked Gorgonzola Polenta

    Shrimp Scallop and Artichoke Lasagna - Overhead hero shot on white towel and aged background

    Shrimp Scallop and Artichoke Lasagna

    Turkey Scallopini in Sherry Cream Sauce with Mushrooms and Artichokes - Overhead shot of finished dish on white platter

    Turkey Scallopini in Sherry Cream Sauce with Mushrooms and Artichokes

    Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce - Overhead hero shot of dish on white oval platter garnished with parsley and walnuts with sauce on white background

    Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce

    Yellow Squash and Tomato Gratin with Two Cheeses - Close-up shot of gratin with piece removed

    Yellow Squash and Tomato Gratin with Two Cheeses

    Shrimp Cocktail Louis - Close-up shot of shrimp on white platter with sauce garnished with lemon wedges

    Shrimp Cocktail Louis

    Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet Corn Risotto and Basil Salsa Verde - Another shot of dish in white serving bowl garnished with fresh basil

    Sweet Corn Risotto with Seared Sea Scallops and Basil Salsa Verde

    Shrimp Cakes with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Mayonnaise - Overhead hero shot of shrimp cakes on white platter garnished with lemon and parsley

    Shrimp Cakes with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Mayonnaise

    Chicken Asparagus Divan - Overhead hero shot of dish on white background in white baking dish

    Chicken Divan Recipe with Asparagus

    Lemon Parmesan Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms - Hero shot of three on white plate

    Lemon Parmesan Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

    Spinach Artichoke Dip with Fresh Jalapeno - Overhead shot of dip garnished with jalapeno and blue tortilla chips scattered around

    Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip (with Fresh Jalapeño)

    The Best Shrimp Creole - Overhead shot in black bowl with rice, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley

    The Best New Orleans Shrimp Creole

    Skillet Salt Roasted Baby Potatoes with Sour Cream Horseradish Sauce - Overhead hero shot of potatoes on black platter, gray background garnished with parsley

    Salt-Roasted Baby Potatoes with Sour Cream Horseradish Sauce

    Spiced Meatballs with Tomato Sauce - Overhead hero shot of meatballs in tomato sauce in white bowl

    Middle Eastern Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Chorizo and Brown Rice Stuffed Poblano Peppers - Overhead hero shot of stuffed peppers in white baking dish garnished with limes and cilantro sprigs

    Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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    • Photo of Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing on white oval platter with serving utensils.
      Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing
    • Overhead shot of potato salad in wood bowl on blue background garnished with parsley
      French-Style Potato Salad
    • Spicy Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Gouda Cheese
      Spicy Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Gouda Cheese
    • Curry Braised Chicken Thighs hero shot in pan garnished with cilantro on dark wood surface with yellow striped towel
      Curry Braised Chicken Thighs
    • Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans in white oval baking dish with serving spoon on cooling rack with blue striped towel.
      Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans
    • Southwestern Lentil and Brown Rice Bake - Overhead shot on blue background with some served up into bowls
      Southwestern Lentil and Brown Rice Bake
    • Finished Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder in blue Dutch oven with soup ladle bacon, cilantro and lime wedges in small bowls.
      Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder
    • Spicy Asian Pork Cabbage Rolls overhead shot of entire pan
      Spicy Asian Pork Cabbage Rolls
    • Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galettes - Straight-on hero shot on white background garnished with fresh thyme
      Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galettes
    • Parmesan Crusted Smashed Turnips - Stacked on metal tray and sprinkled with chives
      Parmesan Crusted Crushed Turnip Recipe

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