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!

West Indies

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Chayote with herbs

These herb-seasoned chayotes might just be a wonderful culinary discovery for you, just as they were for me. A friend recently shared some of his harvest with me, and that’s how I learned to cook and ...

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Brussels sprouts with soy sauce and sesame

If, like me, you’re struggling to come up with ideas for cooking Brussels sprouts and are looking for an easy and original recipe, you’re going to love these Brussels sprouts with soy sauce and ...

Lyon Region

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Shrimp dumplings

When you don't have pike or crayfish to make the traditional Lyon-style quenelle and its sauce, you can adapt the recipe using shrimp and local ingredients... from the Southwest :-) ...

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Celeriac with Orange

Here is my recipe for celeriac with orange. For this recipe, I drew inspiration from the famous book . I’ve adapted it here to my own style and made a few clarifications. It’s a vegetarian recipe, ...

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

In my series of winter soups, this mushroom soup recipe is truly one of my favorites. I first discovered this soup during a meal at a restaurant, and I was delighted to find that it’s very easy to ...

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Cream of butternut squash soup with chestnuts and Gorgonzola

This recipe for pumpkin soup with chestnuts and Gorgonzola was a huge hit this winter! The chestnuts add texture and creaminess to this soup, and their flavor pairs perfectly with the pumpkin. The ...

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Spaghetti Squash with Bolognese Sauce

If you're wondering what to do with that strange vegetable called "spaghetti squash," look no further! Here's my recipe for spaghetti squash Bolognese, a dish that's as tasty ...

India

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Coral lentils with coconut and shrimp

Here’s an exclusive look at my recipe for red lentils with coconut and shrimp. It’s clearly inspired by Asian cuisine, particularly Indian dahl for the lentils, and Thai cuisine with the coconut milk ...

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Pear and Pistachio Tart

Here’s one of my most labor-intensive recipes, but it’s so delicious—I’m talking about the pear and pistachio tart. If you want to pull out all the stops for a gourmet meal, I recommend serving this ...

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Here’s my recipe for a chocolate zucchini cake—it’s both unique and delicious! Another great thing about this cake is that it’s butter-free and very light. So you can indulge without any guilt ...