50+ Easy Impressive Meals for Company (Impressive Dinner Recipes!)

Impressive Meals for Company

Wish you could find meals that were simple to fix and yet taste amazing?

Everyone wants to serve great food when they invite people over, but complicated recipes can take the fun right out of entertaining (or make you not want to do it at all).

Well, today I've got you covered because I've collected over 50 impressive dinner recipes that you can serve to guests. Each of these main course dishes are secretly easy but will wow your friends and family. Take a look through and find one to try!

(Pro tip: Make sure to give a new recipe a test run before serving it to guests. Ask me how I know.)

Impressive Beef Recipes

From steak to chili, your guests will LOVE these beef recipes. They are full of flavor and perfect for company.

Easy Homemade Chili from The Welcoming Table

Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef from The Welcoming Table

The Best Homemade Bolognese Sauce from I Heart Naptime

The Best Meat Rub and Beef Tenderloin Recipe from Fantabulosity

Blueberry Balsamic Braised Beef Short Ribs from Dish'n the Kitchen

Boneless Prime Rib from The Anthony Kitchen

Oven-Baked Beef Brisket from Cold Weather Comfort

Pakistani Kima Beef Curry from Whole New Mom

Roasted Southwestern Steak and Baby Potatoes from Seasoned Sprinkles

Steak Au Poivre from The Organic Kitchen

Impressive Chicken Meals

Chicken is a dinner party favorite for a reason. It can take on a lot of different flavors, and it's easy to cook. Check out these chicken recipes that are sure to be a hit with your friends and family!

Poppy Seed Chicken with Water Chestnuts from The Welcoming Table

Authentic Italian Chicken Parmesan from A Simple Palate 

Crispy Chicken with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes from Mom's Dinner

Enchilada Suizas from Isabel Eats

Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Pineapple Rice Bowls from Delicious Table

Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast from Diabetes Strong

Lemongrass Chicken with Vietnamese Noodle Salad from Tilly Eats

Lemon Pepper Chicken from Sweet and Savory Meals

Peppers and Onions Chicken and Rice Skillet from Messy Cutting Board

Slow Cooker Chicken with Orange Sauce (and Grand Marnier) from What a Girl Eats

Impressive Pork Recipes

These pork dishes look amazing -- no one would ever know they were so easy. And so many different types of dishes, too!

Cherry Balsamic Roasted Pork Loin from Delicious Table

Chinese Barbecue Pork from Eat Little Bird

Honey Hoisin Pork Tenderloin from Kristine's Kitchen Blog

Honey Mustard BBQ Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops from We're Parents

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin from Simply Happy Foodie

Slow Cooker Vietnamese Banh Mi from Delightful Plate

Paleo Baked Ribs from Yang's Nourishing Kitchen

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Honey Garlic Sauce from A Communal Table

Pesto Garlic Rubbed Roasted Pork Sirloin from Plating Pixels

Pork Chops in Sour Cream Gravy from Bunny's Warm Oven

Impressive Seafood Meals

Elevate your dinner party menu with a seafood recipe. From fish to shrimp, these dishes are sure to impress!

Baked Rainbow Trout Fillet from Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

Easy Baked Cod with Cracker Topping from Mom Foodie

Easy Shrimp Creole from Evolving Table

Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa from Neighbor Food

Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp and Pineapple from A Turtle's Life For Me

Honey Sriracha Salmon from Evolving Table

Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta from Recipes From a Pantry

One Pan Shrimp Fajitas from The Movement Menu

Pistachio-Crusted Salmon from Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

Pan-Seared Scallops with Beurre Blanc Sauce from Gluten-Free Homestead

Impressive Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes

We can't leave out our vegetarian and vegan friends. They will love these veggie-packed dishes (and you'll love how easy they are)!

5-Ingredient Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells from Happy Kitchen 

Caprese Pasta Bake from Little Sunny Kitchen

Coconut Lentil Curry (Vegan) from Yup, it's Vegan

Peanut Tofu Satay Curry (Vegan) from Rhian's Recipes

Pumpkin, Ricotta, and Sage Pasta Shells from It's Not Complicated Recipes

Restaurant-Style Dal Makhani from Jolly Homemade Recipes

Roasted Red Pepper Vegan Paella (Vegan) from Very Vegan Val

Spicy Roasted Carrots with Tahini Lentil Sauce (Vegan) from Occasionally Eggs

Vegan Naan Pizza with Pesto and Sweet Potato (Vegan) from Shivani Loves Food

Vegan Polenta Stacks with Squash and Cashew Cream (Vegan) from Cadry's Kitchen

There you have it! If you're looking for easy recipes to impress guests, these dishes are sure to please.  Over 50 (!) easy impressive recipes for company! Which one are you most excited to try?

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And if you need help planning the rest of your menu, check out this post about planning a dinner party menu here!

Impressive Dinner Recipes