8 Dinner Recipes That Will Impress Your Guests

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1. Watermelon Chicken



You might want to consider this main dish the next time you head to a group picnic or BBQ since you've already got a handy container in the form of a watermelon, which means one less thing for you to carry and one less dish to wash at the end of the day! The following recipe also shows just how versatile watermelon is: not only does it serve as the container for the chicken, but at the same time, the juice adds a certain special something to the sauce. Talk about multitasking! Get the full recipe & instructions here:
www.scrumdiddlyumptious.com/watermelon-chicken/

2. Coquiflette



Sometimes comfort food is the best dish to serve. Not only will this baked macaroni & cheese casserole provide a lot of hungry people with a hearty specialty, it's also ideal for those who are looking for something other than the standard baked camembert with cranberries that you'll find at any gathering. This is truly something unique! Get the full recipe & instructions here:



3. Stuffed Pork Roast & Rosemary Potatoes



A good roast dinner recipe is always something you want to have ready in your back pocket, especially if you have relatives visiting or end up with some unexpected houseguests. In any case, you'll want a recipe with a real wow factor — one that requires a little bit of patience, but is a totally unique and culinary delight. This delicious stuffed cheesesteak roast served with rosemary potatoes on the side is one of those perfect evening dishes. Get the full recipe & instructions here:



4. Beef Wellington



With this recipe, you don't have to be worried about attempting a roast. This extremely tasty dish is perfectly achievable, even for the less experienced chef. The trick is wrapping the meat in the pastry in just the right way. A thing of beauty to behold and a treat for the palate, this Beef Wellington with Spinach and Bacon is just the thing for a family roast. Get the full recipe & instructions here:



5. Beef Tenderloin with Homemade Bacon Butter



As any meat lover will tell you, meat is a vegetable, there's no such thing as "too much meat," and you can never get enough. So if you consider meat to be your one and only true love, you should definitely try this recipe. Even if you're not such a big fan of meat, you have got to try the homemade bacon butter – this smooth and smoky spread will take all your dishes to a whole new level. Get the full recipe & instructions here:



6. Rack of Lamb



Lamb is one of the most popular meats out there because it's particularly tender and juicy, and it's especially fancy to serve on holidays and weekends when it makes for a classic roast dinner. But how about an alternative prep method that's just as delicious, but even fancier? Laid out as a pretty crown and filled with delicious risotto rice, you can't go wrong with this rack of lamb recipe that's guaranteed to be THE showstopper at your elegant dinner party. Get the full recipe & instructions here:



7. Cauliflower & Ground Meat Island with a Babybel Cheese Filling



Many myths and legends often involve a mysterious island surrounded by treacherous seas. The origin of this recipe is lost somewhere in the mists of time, but our Cauliflower Island in béchamel sauce is much more welcoming — both on first viewing and when you cut into it. Who needs to travel to distant lands when you can enjoy a mysterious island at your very own dinner table? Get the full recipe & instructions here:  www.scrumdiddlyumptious.com/a-stuffed-island/



8. One-Pan Ratatouille Casserole



No matter whether it's the start of spring, middle of spring, or spring is finally drawing to a close, on those warm spring nights, all you want is a quick, cool meal that's easy to prepare and filling, yet light. Is that so much to ask for? Of course not, at least not with the following recipe which will answer all your prayers. Get the full recipe & instructions here: