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!

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Spinach in cream sauce

Here’s my simple recipe for creamed spinach, an absolute classic for everyday cooking. This creamed spinach is a healthy, easy-to-make side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled fish, especially ...

Auvergne

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Here’s my recipe for an easy Auvergne truffade. Here in Clermont-Ferrand, we make it from the start of fall… all the way through the end of summer! If you’re not familiar with truffade yet, it’s a ...

Southwest

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Duck breasts with apples and cider

Here’s my recipe for duck breast with apples and cider. I made it for the first time for a dinner with friends.It’s very easy to make and quite unique with its sweet-and-salty twist. Everyone loved ...

Provence

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Stuffed summer vegetables

Here is my family recipe for stuffed summer vegetables, also known as "farcis" in Provence. In our beautiful region of Provence, it’s a true summer tradition to bake these seasonal ...

Morocco

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Moroccan Couscous

Here is the recipe for Moroccan couscous just as my mom always made it. Of course, it goes without saying that, to me, it’s the best couscous in the world! To make this delicious couscous, however, ...

Mali

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Timbuktu Couscous

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Mom's Sponge Cake

Here’s my mom’s sponge cake recipe. The and other pastries she made for us using this batter left a lasting impression on me! So, if the word “sponge cake” makes you think of a medieval tower, it’s ...

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My Easy Pastry Cream

Here is my easy custard recipe, inspired by Françoise Bernard’s. For younger readers, this author is known for her simple, economical, and user-friendly recipes that have influenced several ...

Basque Country

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Basque-Style Chicken

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Corsica

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Fiadone

A specialty that holds a special place in Corsican cuisine, the Fiadone is a cheesecake made with Brocciu, a whey cheese. This dessert is both simple to make and irresistible to eat, thanks to the ...