Gourmet Dinner Recipes For Four

1. Main Course Recipes For A Dinner Party
   1. Easy Dinner Recipes For Beginners
2. Fancy Dinner Ideas (easy Fancy Meals That You Can Make At Home)
3. Gluten Free Dinner Recipes
   1. Best One Pot Meals
4. Elegant Gourmet Vegetarian Recipes
5. Easy Recipes For College Students
6. Easy Meals To Impress (and Please) Even The Fussiest Eaters
7. Easy Gourmet Dinners Recipes For Tonight
8. Winter Dinner Recipes Guaranteed To Keep You Warm

If your anniversary is coming up, or you want to make your next date night something extra special, you have to check out these fancy dinner recipes.

I know ordering in is easy, but just imagine the look on your honey’s face when you saunter from the kitchen holding a platter full of homemade crab cakes, a whole roasted duck, or juicy broiled lobster.

Plus, I’ve included some that are so easy, you’ll have extra time to try out one of these fancy desserts to impress guests.

Main Course Recipes For A Dinner Party

Whether you need to roast a rack of lamb to impress the in-laws or are looking for a stellar seared scallop recipe to make your partner smile, this list of 25 fantastic fancy dinner recipes has you covered!

Pork tenderloin can be a tricky cut of meat. It’s super lean and very tasty, but it’s easy to overcook and make it dry.

The good news is that wrapping your pork in bacon will not only help to keep the moisture inside; it’ll also boost the flavor.

Easy Dinner Recipes For Beginners

You could also try a combination of jumbo and flake crab meat, which will allow you to buy a little less of the larger chunks and bulk it out with the cheaper kind.

Yes, you’ll need Old Bay Seasoning (no substitutions, please), but all that does is bring out the incredible flavor of the meat.

The trick to getting the most out of this recipe is to first let the meat rest for a couple of hours at room temperature.

Fancy Dinner Ideas (easy Fancy Meals That You Can Make At Home)

Next, start it nice and high to get a good crust, but then lower the oven so it can cook nice and slowly.

Lastly, this cut needs to rest after it comes out of the oven. This step is essential, so be sure you give yourself enough time.

It’s not often you see whole ducks in the grocery store, so you may need to visit your local butcher to get one.

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And if you’re worried about cooking it: don’t be! If you can cook a whole chicken, you can cook a whole duck.

I know you’ve seen this one before, and maybe you’ve even given it a try, but just like the prime rib from above, beef Wellington is slightly more involved than just roasting a duck.

Can I let you in on a little secret? Braised short ribs might look fancy and expensive, but they are crazy easy to make at home!

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First, you’ll sear the meat on all sides until it’s nice and crusty. Be sure to coat it in flour and use a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet if you have one for the best results.

One thing I learned from working in a steakhouse is to roast your veggies with tomato paste spooned over the top until they’re crispy and charred.

Salmon is already a delicious fish that’s easy to make and needs just a little garlic butter and lemon over the top.

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But it’s so worth it when you take that first bite! Best served rare, the pink meat and the heavenly garlic and herb crust are to die for.

Lasagna might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fancy dinner recipes, but it’s always a crowd-pleaser.

As much as I love a good marinara sauce, I think lasagna needs a creamy layer to balance out all that rich flavor.

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I like to dice up a bunch of veggies, like carrots, sweet potato, zucchini, and peppers, and add them to my meat.

I highly recommend trimming your meat (use a sharp knife to remove the thin layer of silver fat on top or ask your butcher to do it), and if you have the time, leave it in the fridge, uncovered, overnight.

Anyone can open a jar, but how many people do you know can serve up their very own tikka masala sauce and homemade garlic naan bread?

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Since you’ll cook it in a Crockpot for a solid 8-10 hours in the sauce, it will be fork-tender and super flavorful when it’s done.

It’s a good idea to chill this, if you have time, just to make the dredging in egg and breadcrumbs a bit easier.

Roll it, tie it, cut it into portions, and then sear it on both ends before popping it in the oven for a quick roast.

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The first time I ever tried lobster tail was in a private aircraft hangar in the Hamptons, just steps away from Jimmy Buffett’s plane.

No matter how expensive and fancy lobster tails seem, all they need are a good pair of kitchen shears and lots of butter!

I know that sounds counterintuitive for wanting them to be juicy, but the “wet” kind contains so much excess liquid, they will shrivel up as they cook.

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When it comes to cooking, it’s as quick as a 2-minute sear on one side and another two minutes while they soak in some butter on the other.

Between the breaded and crunchy eggplant, the tangy marinara sauce, and the fresh mozzarella, it has everything you could want in a fancy dinner.

I know this looks like a fancy-schmancy chicken dish, but the sauce is a simple blend of butter, lemon juice, and white wine.

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When cooking the chicken, I like to add some breadcrumbs for a bit of texture, but dredging it in flour should be enough.

It’s actually kind of funny how this recipe got a reputation for being something special when, in fact, it’s just a chicken and wine stew.

That said, it not only looks like a million dollars, but it’s also so flavorful that you won’t be able to stop at just one serving.

Easy Meals To Impress (and Please) Even The Fussiest Eaters

Once cooked, the outer layers were discarded, and the tenderloin was pink and perfect and then covered in a creamy béarnaise sauce.

This dish is super popular all over Australia, and I actually had my first roasted oyster on the beach just outside of Melbourne.

Full disclosure: this recipe uses a lot of garlic. But if you’re making it for date night and you’ll both be eating it, you should be just fine.

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Risotto takes a little TLC, and you’ll need to babysit it while it cooks, adding more broth as the rice soaks it all up.

I recommend cooking the shrimp in a separate pan, right at the end, so it’s pink, tasty, and can be poured right over the top.

Always get fresh blocks of cheese and grate them yourself for the best texture, and if you’re not a wine lover, try adding beer to the mix instead.

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This can be made entirely by hand, or you can speed things up if you have a stand mixer and pasta roller.

If you’ve never used miso before, this is the perfect first recipe to try! It’s got such a unique, umami flavor, and it’s unlike anything else.

Mix it with mirin, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger for a light but powerful marinade that brings this already delicious fish to life.

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These fancy dinner recipes are perfect for date night or any special occasion! From crab cakes to prime rib to stuffed salmon, get ready to impress with these dishes.

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Hey there! I'm Kim. I love running, cooking, and curling up with a good book! I share recipes for people who LOVE good food, but want to keep things simple :)

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I’m Kim. I love running, cooking, and curling up with a good book! Here you’ll find simple and delicious recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.