American cocktail party main dish recipes

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Madras Curry Fried Chicken

Madras Curry Fried Chicken

Serve with a fresh green salad. The chicken may also be served room temperature or cold for picnics. In the summer, ratatouille is also a wonderful…

Foreign Cinema
Aug 2008
Professional
10 votes
25653 views
Herb and Spice Brine Leg of Lamb

Herb and Spice Brine Leg of Lamb

This may be one of my best creations yet. There are an array of herbs and spices, most from my own garden,…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
Advanced
1 vote
12293 views
Oxtails and Mushroom Mirepoix in Red Wine Reduction

Oxtails and Mushroom Mirepoix in Red Wine Reduction

Savory beef 'oxtails' served in yet another way no less spectacular than the last. A full bodied Cabernet…

Smokinhotchef
Feb 2012
Advanced
2 votes
12102 views
Mahi Mahi with Pineapple

Mahi Mahi with Pineapple

Simple recipe with lots of flavor!

erin de martini
Jun 2008
Beginner
5 votes
23236 views
crab and cream cheese enchiladas

crab and cream cheese enchiladas

Crab and cream cheese enchiladas are a soft, warm ,creamy ,delicious ,and spicy variation to a beef enchiladas…

dp
Dec 2009
Professional
3 votes
37455 views
Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey

Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey

This salty-spicy-sweet rub keeps the meat lean but still plenty of flavor. This recipe easily converts to a 3 - 4 pound roasting chicken. Just…

Robyn Savoie
Mar 2014
Advanced
2 votes
13041 views
SHRIMP WRAPPED IN BACON WITH JALAPENO

SHRIMP WRAPPED IN BACON WITH JALAPENO

This is one of my most simple yet delicious recipes! Shrimp with a slice of fresh jalapeno wrapped in bacon. I…

Phyllis Munro
Dec 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
24363 views
BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF

BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF

THIS WORKS BEST ON THE GRILL-A SMOKER THE TAST IS OUT OF THIS WORLD I SAY THATS GRILLING. IT COOKS IN 30-45 MIN. WE COOK AT 500 DEGREE AT ALL TIMES

GARY ESTESS
Aug 2010
Professional
1 vote
7626 views
Seared Peppercorn Tuna Steaks

Seared Peppercorn Tuna Steaks

Instead of your traditional NY strip or ribeye, why not opt for Tuna Steaks on the grill? If you go for sushi-style rare in the middle, they are…

Robyn Medlin
Sep 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
13319 views
Easy Herb Chicken in Pastry

Easy Herb Chicken in Pastry

What a great company entree! Chicken breasts top an herb cream cheese base before being wrapped in puff pastry. While they bake, toss a green salad…

Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014
Advanced
1 vote
10665 views
Shepherd's Pie for lazy cooks

Shepherd's Pie for lazy cooks

You can make this a hearty meat celebration, heavy with veggies or just a cleansing of the pantry dish. All of my measurements are "ish" meaning…

Glenn
Sep 2014
Beginner
2 votes
7767 views
Coconut lime shrimp

Coconut lime shrimp

This recipe is based on something I saw on allrecipes.com and influenced by the way Alton Brown makes cocktail shrimp. I've tweaked both to make…

Chef Jeff
Dec 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
4228 views
Creamy Spinach Pillows

Creamy Spinach Pillows

Before my family and I changed to a plant-based diet, one of our absolute favorite recipes was the Tuna Puff or others may call it Chicken Pillows.…

Kiki Thompson
Jun 2010
Advanced
1 vote
5802 views