Hosting a dinner party is loads of fun, but planning and carrying off a successful evening can be a little stressful. Those feelings of stress can rock your ‘hostess with the most-ess’ confidence, and sometimes lead to chaos in the kitchen …

• … But relax! With our disaster-free dinner party menu plans, you’ll be able to enjoy your night, knowing your guests are well-fed and enjoying your hospitality in style – a little forward planning is all it takes. We’ve got meal ideas to suit both casual dinner parties, as well as more formal occasions.
• Each includes an entree, main and dessert for instant inspiration!

• Indian banquet

  It’s easy to re-create the smells and flavours of your local Indian restaurant.
• Entrée – Samosas
• Main – Butter chicken with fragrant yellow rice
• Dessert/sweet drink – Indian mango lassi

• Gourmet Italian feast

  You can top the pizza bases before the guests arrive, then just pop them in the oven, slice and serve.
• Entrée – Pizza twists
• Main – Prosciutto gourmet pizza with rocket and parmesan salad
• Dessert – Lemon gelato

• Restaurant-inspired meal

  The kind of food that really impresses, without being too tricky to prepare.
• Entrée – Pumpkin, spinach, feta and pinenut risotto
• Main – Twice-cooked pork belly with green beans
• Dessert – Clove panna cotta with fresh figs

• Retro cuisine

  A fun concept where you serve up tasty dishes that were a hit in decades gone by!
• Entrée – Prawn and avocado cocktail
• Main – Beef stroganoff with mash
• Dessert – Mango mousse

• Seafood barbeque

  Barbequed food has such a delicious flavour and is fuss-free to cook.
• Entrée – Chilli ginger prawns
• Main – Barbequed whole fish with barbequed zucchini
• Dessert – Watermelon sherbet

• Roast with a twist

  Who can resist a comforting home-cooked lamb roast with all the trimmings?
• Entrée – Creamy cauliflower soup
• Main – Lebanese leg of lamb with roasted vegetables
• Dessert – Crunchy rhubarb custard

• Mexican fiesta

  Mexican food is tasty and popular, but simple to make for a dinner party.
• Entrée – Guacamole with pita crisps
• Main – Chilli beef tortillas
• Dessert – Mexican hot chocolate

• Pasta indulgence

  Pasta is a cost-effective way to feed the masses, especially hungry husbands!
• Entrée/side – Home-style garlic bread
• Main – Smoked salmon penne
• Dessert – Peppermint chocolate cheesecake

• One-pot wonders

  Serve straight from oven to table for a rustic touch that will impress your guests.
• Entrée/side – Cheese French bread
• Main – Slow cooker Moroccan lamb shanks with potato bake
• Dessert/sweet drink – Chocolate self-saucing pudding

• Vegetarian delights

• Entrée – Stuffed capsicums
• Main – Mushroom and leek quiche with roast pumpkin salad
• Dessert – Caramel pear cake
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