Take the stress out of hosting with these casual dinner party menu ideas. They're just right for any easy-going meal with friends.
48 Casual Dinner Party Menu Ideas
Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Everyone needs an easy dinner party recipe. Try this sheet-pan chicken with roasted potatoes for a simple and tasty meal guaranteed to please the whole family. If you use fresh lemon juice, garnish each serving with a little lemon zest for bright flavor. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Thai Drunken Noodles with Beef
We raise wagyu beef on our ranch and love to use it in this quick pasta dish. I think it’s better than many of the drunken noodles you get at many Thai restaurants, but I’ll let you and your guests be the judge of that. —Cassandra Butler, Tempe, ArizonaPasta Bake with Feta
Sometimes, things go viral for a good reason, and this pasta bake with feta is a dish deserving of its internet fame. Creamy, savory, tangy and maybe the easiest pasta dish you've ever made, this one will be making regular appearances at your dinner table.