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Dinners

When hosting a dinner party, I always try to pick main dishes that can be prepped at least partially, if not completely, in advance. I learned during my time as an event planner that the more you can prep ahead, the more stress-free your party will be.

Many of these dinner recipes are inspired by skills I learned in culinary school or recipes my mom made for me growing up. When it comes to hosting, dinners should feel just as effortless as impressive.

Popular dinner recipes

  • Shrimp scampi and angel hair pasta in a cast iron skillet next to lemon wedges on a white counter.
    Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
  • Four slices of ribeye steak sandwiches with chimichurri stacked on a cutting board next to oregano.
    Steak Sandwich with Chimichurri
  • Ground Chicken Enchilada Recipe
    Ground Chicken Enchiladas
  • Two plates of salmon with a yogurt dill sauce on top of farro and asparagus next to a glass of wine.
    Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce

Not your average chicken

  • Crispy chicken paillard on a white plate topped with an arugula, tomato, and mozzarella salad.
    Chicken Paillard with Arugula Salad
  • A white plate with oven baked chicken parmesan on top the has been topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and sliced basil.
    Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan
  • Four easy marinated chicken breasts on a grill under flame.
    Easy Marinated Grilled Chicken
  • A golden brown dry brined whole chicken on a white platter.
    Dry Brined Whole Chicken
  • lemon herb chicken on a white plate next to carrots and potatoes
    Sous Vide Lemon Chicken with Herbs
  • sliced juicy cast iron chicken breasts
    Cast Iron Chicken
  • Cooked jalapeno popper and bacon stuffed chicken breast in a cast iron skillet.
    Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken
  • chicken burger on a white plate with tzatziki sauce, tomato, and red onion
    Feta Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

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Seafood favorites

  • A platter of salmon tacos with pineapple slaw next to lime wedges and a basket of corn tortillas.
    Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Slaw
  • Filet of spiced lingcod fish on a bed of quinoa and topped with a watermelon salsa.
    Chili-Rubbed Fish with Watermelon Salsa
  • Two Ahi Tuna Tacos with cabbage slaw with avocado and limes on a white plate next to chips and extra servings.
    Ahi Tuna Tacos
  • Salmon patties with dill sauce on a white platter next to lemon wedges, fresh dill, and extra sauce.
    Salmon Patties with Dill Sauce

More dinner recipes

  • Creamy Rigatoni Pasta with Linguica Sausage
  • Slow Braised Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle
  • Tender Dutch Oven Braised Chuck Roast with Red Wine
  • Turkey and Veggie Chili
  • Gruyère and White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
  • Mushroom Mac and Cheese
  • White Ground Chicken Chili
  • Chicken Pesto Grain Bowls
  • Steak Grain Bowls
  • Cheesy Chicken Meatballs
  • Black Bean Enchiladas
  • Noodles in Peanut Sauce
  • Tortellini Pesto Salad
  • Easy, Homemade Panko Meatballs
  • Dutch Oven BBQ Pulled Pork
  • Heirloom Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry
  • Stuffed Pasta Shells
  • Savory Apple Pizza
  • Zucchini Pasta Bake
  • Lasagna al Forno
  • Chicken Pesto Lasagna
  • Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken
  • Mediterranean Salmon Quinoa Bowl
  • Italian Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
  • Italian Pressed Sandwich
  • Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
  • Penne alla Vodka with Peas and Sausage
  • White Bean Purée with Chicken
  • Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
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Hi, I'm Caitlin! I'm an event planner turned professionally trained chef living by the beach! I'm excited to share with you recipes and tips for how I entertain with ease by prepping ahead.

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  • Ground Chicken Enchilada Recipe
    Ground Chicken Enchiladas
  • Four slices of ribeye steak sandwiches with chimichurri stacked on a cutting board next to oregano.
    Steak Sandwich with Chimichurri
  • Shrimp scampi and angel hair pasta in a cast iron skillet next to lemon wedges on a white counter.
    Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
  • Two plates of salmon with a yogurt dill sauce on top of farro and asparagus next to a glass of wine.
    Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce

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