These recipes do the heavy lifting so you might enjoy your company.

These winterdinner party recipesstrike the perfect balance between cozy and elevated for your next gathering around the table.

Pair it with a light salad and you have an easy yet impressive dinner party menu.

Southern Living Rack of Lamb on a platter to serve

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(But don’t worry the layers are still deliciously tender while crispy on the outside.)

Chicken Piccata

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What makes chicken piccata so delicious?

Serve with creamy polenta or grits and a large, crunchy salad and voila!

Southern Living Weeknight Bolognese

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You’re sure to have guests asking for the recipe after just one bite.

The best part is you might serve cowboy steak with just about any side dish.

Serve with a pot of creamy mashed potatoes and you have the ideal winter dinner party meal.

Southern Living Lemon-Pepper Roasted Chicken

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Twice Baked Potatoes

Once baked for the weeknights, twice baked for special occasions.

The key is scoring the fat layer which allows it to get extra crispy as it cooks.

This indulgent flourless chocolate cake is a great winter dinner party dessert that can be made ahead of time.

Crispy Potato Galette

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Serve with candied seasonal citrus and fresh whipped cream.

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The buttermilk soak tenderizes the meat while the herby rub and sauce bring in plenty of fresh flavor.

Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Herb Sauce

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Swap your regular recipe for this cheesy version as a side for dish for any soup-inspired winter dinner gathering.

(Insert pimento cheese cornbread here!)

And what’s better to cure the winter blues than doubling down on the chocolate?

Southern Living Chicken Piccata in the pan ready to serve

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While perhaps not visually impressive, it’ll knock guest’s socks off in the flavor department.

This flavor-packed recipe is just right for a cozy winter dinner party.

French Onion Pasta

What’s better than a creamy bowl of pasta on a cold winter night?

Southern Living Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry in the dish with a serving out beside it

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Keep it casual with this french onion soup inspired pasta dish.

Serve it family style in a big Dutch oven on the table.

Peanut Butter Molten Chocolate Cake

Chocolate and peanut butter make everything bettereven the dreariest of months.

Southern Living Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin “Filets” on a plate to serve

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Everyone will be asking for a second scoop of this decadent molten cake with a gooey peanut butter center.

Easy Creamed Spinach

Turn this simple veggie into a deluxe side dish.

Serve with your favorite red meat or roast chicken for an easy menu.

Southern Living Ham Carbonara With Peas on a plate to serve

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All the dirty dishes will already be done.

Our Best Lasagna

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Southern Living Fennel and Orange Salad on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Apple Galette sliced and ready to serve

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Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak

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Southern Living Riesling-Gruyère Fondue Recipe

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Southern Living Bourbon Glazed Salmon on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Low-And-Slow Beef Pot Roast in bowls to serve

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Southern Living Twice Baked Potatoes on a plate ready to serve

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Southern Living Roast Pork With Crackling sliced on a cutting board to serve

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Flourless Chocolate-Orange Cake

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One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp With Orzo - Southern Living

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Roasted Garlic Duchess Potatoes

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Baked Oysters with Bacon, Greens, and Parmesan

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Southern Living Pimiento Cheese Cornbread

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Southern Living White Bean Soup in bowls ready to serve

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Southern Living Chocolate Bundt Cake

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Southern Living French Onion Pot Roast on a plate to serve with mashed potatoes

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Southern Living Easiest Mashed Potatoes

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Roll Ups on a plate to serve with spaghetti

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Southern Living New Orleans Shrimp and Grits in bowls to serve

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Southern Living French Onion Pasta in a bowl to serve topped with fresh thyme

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Southern Living One-Pot Chicken Thighs And Potlikker Rice

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Southern Living Peanut Butter Lava Cake

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Creamed Spinach

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Southern Living Cast-Iron Roast Chicken in the pan ready to serve

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Southern Living Easy Chicken Pot Pie scooping the pie out of the dish to serve

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Fettuccine With Collards And Bacon

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