14 Easy Yet Impressive Dishes for When Company Comes Over
Hosting doesn’t have to be stressful to be impressive. These 14 easy yet show-stopping dishes are perfect for when company comes over, letting you serve up flavor without spending hours in the kitchen. From savory mains to crowd-pleasing sides, each recipe is designed to wow your guests effortlessly. Get ready to enjoy entertaining with confidence—and plenty of compliments!
Cheesy Taco Cream Cheese Pasta
A one pot cheesy taco pasta recipe that is made with ground beef and pasta in a creamy sauce. An easy recipe that comes together in 30 minutes for dinner tonight.
BBQ Chicken Tacos with Slaw
BBQ Chicken Tacos – these tacos are a fresh twist on tacos that the whole family will love! They are filled with BBQ chicken, beans, and corn.
Buffalo Thighs
While eating wings can be absolutely messy, these buffalo chicken thighs help out with that. You get that same juicy chicken, but in a way that can be eaten with a fork. Tender thighs are seasoned and seared in a pan and then drenched in a delicious buffalo sauce. It’s an easy go-to weeknight meal!
Tofu Steak
This tofu steak recipe requires only 5 ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes! Firm tofu is fried until golden brown before being coated in a quick and easy teriyaki sauce. It’s packed with savory-sweet flavors everyone will love, even the skeptics!
Shrimp Paella
Shrimp Paella is an easy, weeknight meal requiring less than 10 ingredients, one pan and 30 minutes—all due to one secret pantry staple!
Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for summer! Filling, fresh and full of flavor, it’s a dish that is perfect for a weekend barbeque, weeknight dinner or even a quick afternoon snack!
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
These garlic roasted potatoes are made with red skin potatoes cut into cubes and seasoned with garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and parmesan then baked in the oven!
Apple Cider Pork Chops
This easy recipe starts with a simple marinade of fresh apple cider, whole grain mustard, maple syrup, and a few other wholesome ingredients to give you one fantastic dinner! I love to serve it with some grilled apples on the side. It’s a quick and easy enough for any night of the week but will impress company too.
Dutch Oven Pot Roast
Nothing says comfort food more than our Sunday best Dutch Oven Pot Roast recipe. Mouthwatering bites of roast beef is braised in its rich juices until tender with earthy carrots, caramelized onions, and Yukon gold potatoes. This simple recipe is a timeless classic that is perfect for entertaining company or establishing a weekend tradition for your family.
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes make a savory, creamy, and cheesy side dish that’s great for Sunday dinner or a holiday feast. Made with fresh ingredients and a few pantry items, these homemade layered potatoes take just minutes to prepare and then your slow cooker does the hard part! Hours later you’ve got a delicious potato side that everyone will love.
Almond Crusted Chicken
If you’re looking for a crispy chicken dish that’s anything but boring, this Almond Chicken is about to be your new go-to. The crunchy almond coating gives the chicken a rich, nutty taste and golden crispiness while the inside stays perfectly juicy. And what’s crispy chicken without the perfect dip? A quick homemade honey mustard sauce adds just the right balance of sweet and tangy. This is an easy crispy chicken recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight but fancy enough for company. And the best part? No deep frying required!
Shipwreck Stew
This flavorful Shipwreck Stew is a hearty, one-pot meal loaded with ground beef, tender potatoes, and kidney beans. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser—perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry family.
Beef Enchilada Meatballs
These cheesy Enchilada Meatballs are a fun twist on a classic dish that your whole family will love! Made with beefy, tender meat and baked to perfection, these savory meatballs are perfect for your weeknight meal rotation. Serve them over rice or pasta, or even stuff them into tortillas or taco shells for a deliciously easy Mexican-inspired dinner. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, these meatballs are sure to be a hit!
Best Hawaiian Pork Loin Recipe (Slow Cooker)
Transform a simple pork loin into a shredded pork masterpiece with a simple homemade rub, pineapple, onion, and soy sauce. Easy ingredients and your slow cooker make this Hawaiian Pork Loin a new dinner favorite, any night of the week!
