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!

India

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Eggplant Korma

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India

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Kabuli chana, or Indian-style chickpeas

Here is a delicious recipe for Indian-style chickpeas, also known as Kabuli Chana. In fact, chickpeas arrived in India only two centuries ago, having first passed through Afghanistan. As a result, ...

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My foolproof caramel

Here is my foolproof caramel recipe, which I learned in a cooking class. It will help you make a delicious caramel sauce on your own, safely. By following the tips provided here, you’ll avoid any ...

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Kadaïf Shrimp, Spinach Shoots

I learned how to make this recipe for kadaïf shrimp with baby spinach during a "cook meeting"-style cooking class. I thought this appetizer was original and delicious enough to share with ...

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Broccoli and Roquefort Tart

Here’s my recipe for broccoli and Roquefort tart. It’s one of my favorite winter tarts. Broccoli and Roquefort go wonderfully together, creating a filling that’s both delicious and satisfying. This ...

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Prune Delight

I discovered this recipe for Prune Merveille during a cooking class. I’ve made it several times since then for meals with family or friends. It makes for a delicious and visually appealing dessert ...

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Chicken breasts stuffed maki-style

I discovered this recipe for maki-style stuffed chicken breasts during a cooking party where we prepared a delicious gourmet meal as a group. These stuffed breasts, sliced and arranged on the plate, ...

Morocco

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Chicken Tagine with Candied Lemon

Here is my recipe for a classic Moroccan dish that is also very popular in France: chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives. In the Maghreb, the term “tajine” refers to both the cooking pot and ...

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Chicken wings with cilantro and ginger, thyme rice

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Southwest

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Foie Gras and Fig Cake

Here’s my recipe for foie gras and fig cake—it’s perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail party during the holiday season! It’s a very easy dish to prepare, and you’ll only need ingredients you already have ...