11 Recipes For The Perfect Party (Complete Menu)
If you’re hosting an event and want to impress, this complete menu—from appetizers to desserts—will have your guests raving! From the very first bite to the sweet ending, each dish has been thoughtfully selected to create a memorable dining experience that will have your guests raving.
Start off with delectable appetizers like focaccia bread with roasted eggplant dip or caramelized onion and brie appetizer bites. Move on to main courses that showcase a range of flavors and culinary expertise, such as steak au poivre, or Mediterranean fish. Accompany these dishes with vibrant salads and flavorful side dishes that complement the main flavors.
And, of course, no event is complete without a grand finale of mouthwatering desserts, whether it's a white chocolate crème brûlée or red velvet muffins. This complete menu offers a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and presentation styles that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
So, let this menu be your guide as you create an event that is not only visually stunning but also a culinary delight. Your guests will be delighted, and your event will be remembered as a truly exceptional experience.
1. Shirly Temple (Beverage)
Your party wouldn’t be a party without the classic cocktail. This lightly sweetened, pink drink will definitely be one of the most requested beverages at the bar. Get recipe here
2. Focaccia Bread (Appetizer)
This tasty bread is so popular at events and restaurants because it exudes subtle olive oil flavors making it a bit more classy than other breads.
If you think you need to be an expert to make this bread, think again because it’s a lot easier than you imagine! Get recipe here
3. Roasted Eggplant Dip (Appetizer)
Baba ganoush, or roasted eggplant dip, is a smoky, smooth, and creamy dip that goes well with a variety of breads (like the one above!). It’s not so easy to make, but the effort will be worth it. Get recipe here
4. Caramelized Onion And Brie Appetizer Bites (Appetizer)
Always a crowd-pleaser, these caramelized onion and brie appetizer bites are just as pretty as they are delicious.
The sweet caramelized onions on top of a soft gruyère cheese all layered on flaky puff pastry are absolutely delightful. Get recipe here
5. Steak Au Poivre (Main)
The perfect dish to impress any party guest, this steak au poivre is the epitome of class. Spiced and cooked to perfection, it will have your guests raving about the menu.
If you want some variety, offer this dish or the one below as the main. Get recipe here
6. Fish In Red Sauce (Main)
There’s a reason Mediterranean food has such a great name—and it might be because of this recipe! Commonly made with tilapia, Moroccan fish can also be made with tuna, salmon, or ANY fish!
This Nile princess fish is cooked to perfection with peppers and tomatoes, and it’s the perfect main to impress your crowd. Get recipe here
7. Nicoise Salad (Side)
We all know what the best part of any meal is—the sides!
This delicious salad is filled with mixed greens, tuna, olives, and tomatoes and is topped with a deliciously tangy shallot vinaigrette dressing that will impress all of your guests! Get recipe here
8. Roasted Potatoes (Side)
These beautifully golden brown, crispy roasted potatoes are the perfect side to satisfy anyone. This simple dish balances all the elegant dishes making your party menu pure excellence. Get recipe here
9. Lebanese Rice WIth Vermicelli (Side)
A menu wouldn’t be complete without a classic rice dish. This Lebanese dish is versatile, simple, and delicious and will have your guests reaching for seconds and thirds throughout the evening. Get recipe here
10. White Chocolate Crème Brûlée (Dessert)
One of the classiest desserts, this crème brûlée recipe features white chocolate layers of luscious vanilla cream under layers of crunchy caramelized sugar that create a beautiful, mouth-watering dessert. Get recipe here
11. Red Velvet Cupcakes (Dessert)
These red velvet cupcakes may just be the star of your party. A complete showstopper, these soft and slightly tart muffins are as delicious as they are beautiful. Get recipe here
