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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Fried red mullet with tartar sauce

I found this recipe for fried red mullet with tartar sauce in the comprehensive cookbook *La Cuisine de A à Z*, which dates back to the 1970s and celebrates traditional gourmet cuisine. Even though ...

Southwest

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Grilled duck breast with fig sauce

This recipe for duck breasts served with a sauce made from fig jam and balsamic vinegar is easy to prepare and delicious. It’s perfect for a meal with family or friends, thanks to its sweet-and-salty ...

Brittany

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Breton beer galettes

Here is the recipe—tried and tested time and again—for Breton buckwheat galettes made with beer. In Brittany, these galettes are used for savory dishes, while wheat flour is reserved for sweet ...

Provence

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Sea bass fillets with fennel

Here’s my simple and delicious recipe for sea bass fillets with fennel. If you’re not familiar with sea bass, it’s a fish of the same species as sea bass, but it lives in the Mediterranean rather than ...

Tunisia

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Tunisian-style zucchini ajlouk

Zucchini ajlouk is a traditional Tunisian dish. It is a salad made with cooked zucchini that has been mashed into a purée and seasoned with a blend of spices and harissa, as well as garlic and olive ...

Languedoc

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Languedoc-Style Eggplant

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Thailand

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Thai Fish Cakes (Thot Man Pla)

If you're looking for an idea for a cocktail party or an original appetizer, you're sure to love this recipe for Thai fish cakes. This traditional dish, called Thot Man Pla, is made with ...

Provence

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Mediterranean-style Roasted Sea Bass

Today, I invite you on a culinary journey to Provence with this Mediterranean-style roasted sea bass. This fish, also known as "loup" in Provence, is highly prized by locals for its generous ...

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Zucchini, Goat Cheese, and Mint Tart

Here’s my recipe for a zucchini, goat cheese, and mint tart. It’s very easy to make and has a delicious, fragrant flavor. I make the shortcrust pastry myself for even more flavor and ...

England

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Herb and Cheese Scones

Here is my recipe for herb and cheese scones—they’re easy to make. Scones are small British pastries traditionally served at tea time. What makes this recipe unique is that it offers a savory version ...