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    Home » Recipes » Ideas For Entertaining

    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!

    Pumpkin Soup with Marsala and Mascarpone - Close-up shot of soup in bowl with almond topping

    Pumpkin Soup with Marsala and Mascarpone

    Autumn Panzanella Salad - Overhead hero shot of salad in wood bowl on dark blue background

    Autumn Panzanella

    Herbed Ricotta and Burst Cherry Tomato Tart - Close-up shot of tart looking straight on

    Roasted Cherry Tomato Tart with Herbed Ricotta

    Mini Southern Tomato Pies - Another shot on cooling rack garnished with fresh basil

    Mini Southern Tomato Pies

    Halibut Ceviche with Mango and Avocado in glass garnished with lime wedge

    Halibut Ceviche with Mango and Avocado

    Crab Mango and Avocado Salad with Chile Lime Dressing in Endive - Overhead hero shot on pink salt block

    Crab Mango and Avocado Salad with Chile- Lime Dressing in Endive

    Chicken Meatballs Marsala with Baked Parmesan Polenta Hero Shot

    Chicken Marsala Meatballs with Baked Parmesan Polenta

    Surf and Turf - Steak au Poivre and Broiled Lobster Tail

    Beef Braciole on gray-rimmed platter ready to serve with serving fork

    Beef Braciole Recipe (Braciola)

    Lasagna with Pesto Green Beans and Potatoes

    Lasagna with Pesto Green Beans and Potatoes

    Pumpkin Chipotle and White Cheddar Grits with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

    Cheese and Pumpkin Grits with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

    Goat Cheese Polenta with Italian Sausage and Roasted Grapes

    Italian Sausage and Grapes with Goat Cheese Polenta

    Beef Tenderloin Fillets with Spinach Cambozola Stuffed Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce

    Beef Tenderloin Fillets with Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce

    Tunisian Salad Platter (Assiette Tunisienne)

    Tunisian Salad Platter

    Chicken Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Parcels

    Chicken Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Parcels

    Pistachio Encrusted Scallops with Champagne Risotto and Roasted Asparagus

    Pistachio Crusted Sea Scallops with Champagne Risotto and Roasted Asparagus

    Beef and Chorizo Chili with Black Beans

    Beef and Chorizo Chili with Black Beans (For a Crowd)

    Shrimp and Corn Risotto with Bacon

    Shrimp and Corn Risotto with Bacon

    Smothered Shrimp with Andouille Sausage and Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits in cast iron skillet being stirred with wooden spoon on blue striped towel

    Smothered Shrimp with Andouille Sausage and Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits

    Moroccan Meatball and Vegetable Ragout is sure to spice up your night!

    Moroccan Meatball and Vegetable Ragout

    Spiced Red Wine-Poached Pears with Vanilla Mascarpone Whipped Cream

    Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears with Vanilla Mascarpone Whipped Cream

    Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Parmesan and Pecans

    Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Browned Butter Parmesan and Pecans

    Spicy Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Gouda Cheese

    Spicy Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Gouda Cheese

    Chicken Pinot Noir with Wild Mushrooms and Fresh Basil

    Chicken Pinot Noir with Wild Mushrooms and Fresh Basil

    Oven Roasted Artichokes with Roasted Garlic Butter

    Roasted Artichokes with Garlic Butter

    Moroccan Chicken with Jeweled Couscous

    Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon - Mustard Sauce - Straight-on hero shot of pork tenderloin on wood cutting board with pecans and fresh thyme scattered around

    Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Mustard Sauce

    Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Seared Scallops with Smoky Corn Puree

    Seared Scallops with Smoky Sweet Corn Puree

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