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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Homemade Vegetable Pâté

Here’s a recipe for a homemade vegetable pâté that makes a delicious spread (or dip) for a cocktail party. It’s also gluten-free and lactose-free, so it’s sure to be a hit with all your guests, ...

England

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Here’s a classic recipe from traditional English cuisine: authentic “fish and chips”! As you’ll see, it’s actually a very easy dish to make, as long as you have the right equipment for deep-frying ...

Belgium

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Flemish Beef Stew with Beer

Here’s the recipe for Flemish beer stew, which my brother and I made for a Christmas dinner. It took quite a bit of effort to prepare this delicious dish, with its mile-long list of ingredients 😅 But ...

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Green Sesame Sauce

Here is the recipe for green sesame sauce, which I made from the book . I highly recommend this book, which makes the "fusion" cuisine of the famous Anglo-Israeli chef accessible to ...

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Here’s my recipe for whole roasted cauliflower, which I’ve adapted from the book —a book I highly recommend, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook! Until now, I used to steam cauliflower ...

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Roasted vegetables with tahini sauce

Here’s a recipe for roasted vegetables with tahini sauce that I adapted from a recipe card I found at my favorite Biocoop 😚 This recipe is very easy to prepare and lets you whip up a complete, ...

Vietnam

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My Easy Beef Bobun

I made this beef bo bun recipe and we really enjoyed it, so I’m sharing it here! Beef bo bun is an iconic dish in Vietnamese cuisine, somewhere between a salad and a full meal. It’s a fresh, ...

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Acacia Flower Fritters

Here’s my step-by-step guide to making acacia flower fritters—a fleeting culinary delight that can only be made for two or three weeks a year! The batter will puff up around each flower, creating ...

West Indies

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My Easy Eggplant Fritters

Looking for an original and exotic appetizer recipe? You’re sure to love this easy-to-make eggplant acras recipe! I adapted it from an excellent little book that’s packed with creative recipes and ...

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Verrines of Strawberries Roasted with Sumac

I drew inspiration for this recipe for roasted strawberries with sumac and strained yogurt from Chef Ottolenghi’s recipe in his beautiful book , which is full of culinary gems, blending his knowledge ...