Dinner with Friends: Our Recipe Ideas

All recipes and menus for a successful meal with friends

Are you hosting friends and want to show off your cooking skills?! This section will help you rise to the challenge!

The recipes featured here stand out for their flavor, originality, or visual appeal. If you’re unsure of your cooking skills, take a look at the prep time and difficulty level so you can plan ahead.

For example, avoid serving several consecutive dishes that require individual plating.

Enjoy reading and bon appétit!

Thailand

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Thai Beef Curry with Cilantro and Lime

This Thai beef curry recipe with cilantro and lime is simply wonderful! The meat, having cooked slowly for several hours, is incredibly tender and flavorful. The accompanying sauce has classic Thai ...

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Cream of Jerusalem artichoke soup with bacon

Here is my recipe for Jerusalem artichoke and bacon soup, inspired by Chef Cyril Lignac’s version. Personally, I prefer my bacon crispy, which is why I’ve tweaked the original recipe. The still-warm ...

Provence

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Sautéed zucchini with black olives

These sautéed zucchini with black olives are one of my go-to recipes, which I make all the time once the warm weather arrives. It captures all the flavors of my native Provence: garlic, olive oil, ...

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Orange and Fennel Tarte Tatin

Looking for an original dessert recipe? Is apple pie the only thing you know how to make? Then you'll want to check out this "Tatin-style" orange and fennel tart recipe! Fennel bulbs ...

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Sherry and Shallot Vinaigrette

This recipe for a sherry and shallot vinaigrette comes from the book . This vinaigrette pairs perfectly with asparagus, enhancing its flavor without overpowering it. You can also use it to add a ...

Thailand

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Coconut milk with chia seeds

Here is my recipe for a delicious, exotic dessert: coconut milk with chia seeds. Chia seeds, which originate from Mexico, are very rich in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. When soaked in ...

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Rice pudding flavored with pandan and orange blossom

The best rice pudding in the world! Here is my recipe for rice pudding flavored with pandan and orange blossom. Pandan is a plant widely used in Asian cuisine. You can find pandan leaves at specialty ...

India

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Spinach samosa

This recipe for spinach samosas comes from the excellent book . This book is full of culinary gems, many of which are among my favorite recipes. The samosa, or samoussa, is a fried pastry originally ...

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Spinach Cake

Are you lacking inspiration or motivation to cook spinach, that tricky vegetable? Why not try this spinach cake recipe! It’s a very simple dish to prepare: wash the spinach, chop it up, mix it into ...

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