15 Insanely Easy Dinner Party Recipes That Will Wow Your Guests

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There's something magical about gathering friends and loved ones around the dinner table. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, hosting a dinner party allows you to create unforgettable moments and nourish both the body and soul. But why settle for an ordinary meal when you can take your guests on a gastronomic excursion that will leave them speechless? Regardless if you're an experienced entertainer or a first-time host, these dinner party recipes will boost your creativity and help you build an event that reflects your unique style and personality. Get ready to impress your guests with mouthwatering dishes, a captivating ambiance, and the joy of shared moments. I have selected a few interesting appetizers, along with some yummy desserts and juicy main meals for a full-course sweet summer dinner party.

Party Size Italian Melt

Half Baked Harvest

No dinner party recipe lineup is complete without some delish Italian grub! Crusty ciabatta, crispy vegetables, and juicy cheese will make you want more! Cut it into squares and serve as a yummy appetizer. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Veggie Platter

Culinary Hill

Every party needs a good refreshing charcuterie board! Since it is summer and everyone is looking for low-cal, refreshing meals, this crunchy, colorful veggie board will amaze your guests! (via Culinary Hill)

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Gastroplant

A plant-based twist on a classic appetizer is a crowd-pleaser that will have you coming back for more. With its luscious texture, vibrant flavors, and guilt-free indulgence, you'll be amazed at how this dip hits all the right spots without sacrificing taste. Grab some chips and get ready to dip. (via Gastroplant)

Vegan Veggie Pinwheels With Broccoli and Carrots

This Wife Cooks

Vegan, colorful, and tasty pinwheels are like edible works of art, packed with fresh veggies and bursting with flavor. Another tasty appetizer to freshen up your table! (via This Wife Cooks)

Bulgogi Fries

Takes Two Eggs

An alternate version of fries with a flavor explosion, combining the bold and savory taste of bulgogi with crispy and perfectly seasoned fries. A perfect side dish that will make your guest crave more! (via Takes Two Eggs)

Sigara Boregi (Feta Cheese Rolls)

Give Recipe

Crispy, golden rolls of savory goodness will have your guests hooked from the first bite. With a flaky pastry exterior and a flavorful filling, they're a truly addictive treat. Serve it as an appetizer or even a main dish. (via Give Recipe)

Pesto Garlic Butter Soft Pretzel Knots

Half Baked Harvest

These warm and pillowy pretzel knots are a buttery delight with a savory garlic kick. Whether you enjoy them on their own or paired with dipping sauce, these pretzel knots are a mouthwatering treat! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Party Friendly Mini Pizzas

The Girl On Bloor

What do you mean by a party without pizza? These bite-sized delights are perfect for sharing! Customize your mini pizzas with your favorite toppings, or even include your guests in making these! The perfect way to entertain! (via The Girl On Bloor)

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Feel Good Foodie

No summer without shrimps! This easy, quick meal packed with nutrients is one of our favorite dinner party recipes! The grilled version makes it easier and tastier for sure. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Easy Chicken Kiev

A Spicy Perspective

These golden-brown beauties are the ultimate comfort food, with juicy chicken and a glorious garlic butter filling that oozes with every bite. Every party needs a juicy, mouthful main meal, for sure! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Creamy Summer Pasta with Fresh Corn, Zucchini, & Burrata

Barley & Sage

This pasta dish is a burst of seasonal flavors, combining sweet corn, tender zucchini, and creamy burrata in a symphony of deliciousness. It's like a summer party in your mouth! (via Barley & Sage)

Crispy Maple Barbecue Glazed Wings

Pink Owl Kitchen

Barbecue wings are a perfect combination of sweet and smoky, with a sticky glaze that will have you licking your fingers in delight. With their crispy exterior and tender meat, these wings are the ultimate finger-licking, lip-smacking treat. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Cookies & Cream Filled Strawberry Milk Crepes

No Eggs Or Ham

For a sweet treat on hot summer nights, nothing beats the refreshing delight of Strawberry Milk Crepes! Enjoy this creamy, fruity goodness - a perfect light dessert! (via No Eggs Or Ham)

Frozen Yogurt Bars

Veggie Society

It takes only 5 steps for this cool, light dessert! It will make your guests crave more, and your host skills will be on top! Creamy yogurt with savory-sweet blueberries will become a highlight of the night! (via Veggie Society)

Lebanese Mint Lemonade

Forks & Foliage

Want to take your party to the next level? Forget about store-bought drinks, wow your guests with homemade Mint Lemonade and make a juicy, cold summer refreshment! This zesty and invigorating drink is like a cool breeze on a hot summer day, with the perfect balance of tangy lemon and refreshing mint. (via Forks & Foliage)

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Spring mornings undeniably call for easy breakfasts filled with bright, fresh flavors, so we’ve gathered up 13 delicious recipes worthy of adding to your meal rotation. Whether you’re craving something sweet or something savory, there are plenty of ways to get your day started on the right foot. These 13 easy spring breakfasts will definitely bring a little extra sunshine to your mornings – no complicated steps required!

Scroll on for 13 easy spring breakfasts to make all season long.

Brittany Griffin

Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites

Babe, wake up! We have Starbucks at home! This egg bites recipe is super quick to prep for the week, plus you can easily customize the fillings based on what you're craving week-by-week. (via Brit + Co)

Jessica Smith

Baked French Toast

This baked breakfast recipe simplifies the process of making French toast, though each slice still turns out so sweet and tender. Top your dish with seasonal berries, and voila! Breakfast is served. (via Jessica Smith for Brit + Co)

Patricia Conte

Blood Orange Smoothie

This blood orange smoothie is a great easy spring breakfast to take on the go. Packed with plenty of vitamin C, you'll be feelin' powerful as ever after sipping it! (via Patricia Conte for Brit + Co)

Grace Elkus

Feta Fried Eggs

Bulked up with feta cheese and seasonings, these fried eggs are not your ordinary fried eggs. Frying them with the 'extras' lets 'em get super crispy and ready for the eating! (via Grace Elkus for Brit + Co)

Samantha Cassetty

Key Lime-Avocado-Mango Toast

A little sweet and a little savory, this avocado toast topped with mango slices will surely become your new breakfast addiction this spring. It's super easy to make and will be devoured in no time. (via Samantha Cassettyfor Brit + Co)

Live Eat Learn

Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Cookies

With oats and chia seeds, these healthy breakfast "cookies" can be batched out in large amounts and stored in the fridge or freezer for subsequent breakfasts and mid-day snacking sessions. Easy peasy, we tell ya! (via Live Eat Learn for Brit + Co)

The Girl on Bloor

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

This customizable breakfast casserole is as easy as dump and cook... and then, chow down! (via The Girl on Bloor)

Crowded Kitchen

High Protein Overnight Oats

High protein eaters, you're gonna want to bookmark this one! These overnight oats come together, well, overnight, so you don't have to do much work to make 'em other than measure out the ingredients and stir together. Then, you can add different fruits to each serving depending on your mood! (via Crowded Kitchen)

Kathryn's Kitchen

Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins

Packed with more protein, these banana muffins are prepped using Greek yogurt for that extra oomph. The chocolate chips are absolutely necessary here, BTW. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Forks & Foliage

Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Eggs & Feta

Ooh, bougie! This breakfast may look fancy, but it's actually pretty easy to make, thanks to the help of some pre-made puff pastry. Load it up with asparagus, eggs, and feta, and you've got a very spring-ready breakfast to enjoy! (via Forks & Foliage)

A Virtual Vegan

Peach Baked Oatmeal

Peaches are the ultimate spring fruit, and if you haven't tried them in oatmeal quite yet, here's your perfect excuse! (via A Virtual Vegan)

The Endless Meal

Zucchini Tomato Frittata

Frittatas are great spring breakfasts to make because you can easily make a big serving and save the leftovers for the entire week. This one's packed with zucchini and tomatoes, but you can definitely swap those out for any veggies or proteins you're feelin'. (via The Endless Meal)

A Spicy Perspective

Mango Smoothie with Green Tea

Boosted with some caffeine from green tea, this fresh and energizing mango smoothie is so quick to blend in the AM. (via A Spicy Perspective)

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Ann Taylor’s spring dress collection is just too good. They always nail polished styles that still have the perfect amount of playfulness! From fun prints to more basic colorways, these stunning spring dresses from Ann Taylor can take you practically anywhere in style.

Scroll on to shop 8 Ann Taylor dresses I'm definitely eyeing for spring!

Ann Taylor

Belted Sheath Dress

Springtime is prime time for pastels, and this light pink number nails the seasonal color. It's pretty polished in the details throughout, plus it's all cinched together oh-so nicely with the thin belt around the waist.

Ann Taylor

Studio Collection Silk Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress

Oh, yeah. The ruching on the side of this silky midi is nothing short of flattering – I could definitely see this style working wonderfully as a wedding guest dress.

Ann Taylor

Striped Pleated Sweater Tank Dress

With contrasting vertical and horizontal stripes, this sweater-y (but still lightweight) tank dress doesn't have to work too hard to make a statement. Thus, you can easily pair it with some basic black shoes and a colorful cardigan to complete your spring look.

Ann Taylor

Tweed Sheath Dress

This color, though! Aside from the stunning buttons and modest coverage, I love the bold shade of this dress for spring. Again, it really speaks for itself, so you shouldn't have to dress it up too much to pull a 'fit.

Ann Taylor

Square Neck Flare Dress

Easy-wearing and oh-so soft thanks to the light material it's made of, this midi dress is practically begging to become your everyday piece this spring. A square neckline is always flattering, plus this design's skirt is the right amount of casual.

Ann Taylor

Dotted Crepe Column Midi Dress

Polka dots are the pattern to rock this season, so I'm obviously eyeing this chic silhouette. It's fairly free-flowing, but comes with a sleek belt at the waist to gather your look together.

Ann Taylor

Denim Sheath Dress

Denim dresses are everything to me, and I love that this one makes a more formal departure from the other casual denim pieces in my closet. It definitely has a workwear quality to it – I'd wear it with ballet flats and a polished cardigan for an easy, yet put-together spring outfit.

Ann Taylor

Striped Smocked-Waist Midi Flare Dress

Hello, waistline! This midi comes complete with a smocked waist that flatters your bod to a tee.

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When I ended up in the ER for stomach pain my senior year of college I didn't know that six years later I'd be relatively pain-free. I out gluten, high-acid foods, and red meat, and started consistently buying stomach-safe foods like broccoli, sweet potatoes, and chicken, and my first thought was Is this what everyone feels like all the time?

Those foods swaps genuinely changed my life — and now I'm on a (semi) permanent anti-inflammatory diet that features lots of whole foods and only the occasional coffee (hence the "semi" permanence). And an absolute must-have in my fridge these days? My homemade, 3-ingredient tzatziki sauce. Give it a try and tell me it's not the perfect topping for Mediterranean bowls!

Keep reading for the easiest 3-ingredient tzatziki sauce recipe for Mediterranean bowls, breakfast dishes, and more.

Here's what you'll need for this 3-ingredient tzatziki sauce.

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Ingredients

  • Non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice

Tools

  • Bowl
  • Grater

How to make Brit + Co's easy tzatziki sauce

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Instructions

  1. Grate your cucumber into your bowl: I like to use at least half the cucumber if not the whole thing!
  2. Next you'll want to get rid of all the water: I dump out the liquid in the bowl then soak up any extra with a paper towel. Don't be afraid to squeeze the cucumber out!
  3. Mix in your Greek yogurt: I prefer equal parts yogurt and cucumber, but you can play with the ratio until it's a mix you like. That's the best part about homemade recipes!
  4. Add in your lemon juice: I prefer to taste the lemon so I love to really add it in but you can keep it light, and even mix in a little salt or garlic powder for a different edge.
  5. Mix it all together and you're good to go! I store mine in a mason jar in the fridge and it's ready for me whenever I need it.

This tzatziki sauce is the perfect topper for my Mediterranean chicken bowls, potatoes, or even on top of an egg (trust me!). There's no better time to make these 26 Mediterranean Recipes That Will Make You Feel Like You're On Vacation;).

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As much as we love talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce...Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce deserve their time in the spotlight too! They have a loving and hilarious dynamic that's somehow made room for not one, but three kids. And guess what? They recently welcome baby number 4! From their very funny announcement to everything they've said since, there's a lot of fun to unpack here.

Here's everything to know about Jason Kelce & Kylie Kelce's exciting pregnancy!

OMG, when did Kylie Kelce give birth? 

Kylie and Jason welcomed their fourth daughter March 30, according to PEOPLE, but an official announcement was shared via the couple's joint Instagram post on April 1. "Whoop, there she is! Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce 3/30/25," reads Kylie's caption and we think it's the cheekiest way to describe her arrival.

The subsequent photos of Finnley are just as cute as she's seen wearing the cutest floral onesie and being held by her parents. Call us biased, but she has the most precious face we've ever seen. Even her uncle Travis thinks so!

PEOPLEalso reports the NFL player incredulously told his brother how much he wanted to see Finnley after the latter asked how he felt. "Yes, I want to see my new niece, Jason! You only sent one picture. You didn’t even tell me what name you picked yet."

But his complaints stopped the minute Jason showed him Finnley during their latest New Heights podcast episode. Travis immediately melted and said, "Hey, little muffin! Look at you. You hanging out with Mom? Tell Ky I said hello. I’m glad everything’s going great." He even thinks her name is "adorable."

When did Jason and Kylie announce she's pregnant?

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Kylie Kelce shared the huge news on Instagram November 22nd! Of course grandma Donna Kelce was the first to leave a comment. She wrote, "🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 Love it!!!" Brittany Mahomes also commented by writing, "Ahhhhhh Congrats you guys!!!🥹🤍."

How did Jason and Kylie's other daughters react?

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In Kylie's same Instagram post, her and Jason's daughters can be seen expressing a range of emotions. There's an 'Eek' expression from their oldest daughter Wyatt, a happy look from their middle daughter Elliott, and pure tears from baby girl Bennett. Kylie wrote, "I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷♀️"

How did Jason and Kylie prepare to be a family of six?

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Jason Kelce took the news of being an official girl dad like a champ. He told E! Newshe's "got it pretty easy" because "the clothes are all going to be hand-me-downs or already bought." Not only that, but they'd already secured a baby crib prior to their newborn's birth.

“I love my kids so much, and especially my daughters,” he added. "I was telling somebody out there because they're expecting their first — and they look at you. They smile at you. There's just a way that kids have to warm your soul in a way that nothing else can.”

He also shared his excitement about watching his daughters grow up with a new sibling. "And hopefully we'll welcome a fourth into this world, and we'll be able to watch them fight and tear each other apart and all the good stuff."

He even appeared on The Rich Eisen Show where he joked, "I'm screwed [in] like in 10 years. The moment they’re all in middle school, I feel like it’s just gonna be chaos." He also hopes Wyatt "can start helping out a little bit more." But, he's still looking forward to it! "I obviously have not had a son, but there is something about a daughter in the way I think as a dad, you feel an extra amount probably of protection and love toward that child," he shared.

What did Kylie say about her fourth pregnancy?

Kylie previously opened up on her new podcast, Not Gonna Lie, about her feelings on her fourth pregnancy. At the time, she said she was "so incredibly grateful to be able to get pregnant, but it is a means to an end." She further said, "When I tell you that I cannot stand being pregnant, I mean it. I don't have a a fun time."

If that sounds a little uh...negative, it actually makes a lot more sense when she explained more! She elaborated, "I am nauseous for most of my pregnancy. It tapers off a little after the first trimester, but I continue to have nausea throughout my pregnancy." Woof, I know that's tough!

Kyle continued by explaining she hasn't even really had the fun, wacky cravings many pregnant people get — instead she had more "aversions" in each of her pregnancies. I'll take cravings over aversions any day!

The podcast host then joked, "When you're super pregnant and someone comes up to you and says, 'Isn't this just the most beautiful thing ever? 'I want to punch you in the face. I'm not going to, but I want to."

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Ever since Good American Family premiered on March 19, there has been renewed interest in the real-life adoption case of Natalia Grace.

The latest Hulu series stars Ellen Pompeo as Kristine Barnett, who adopted an orphan from Ukraine with her husband, Michael Barnett. However, after taking in Natalia, who had a rare form of dwarfism, Kristine began to suspect that she was an adult pretending to be a child.

New episodes of Good American Family are being released on Wednesdays, but as we wait to see what happens next in the TV dramatization, many fans are wondering whether Natalia's adoptive parents ever faced jail time. Here's everything we know.

Scroll to find out what happened to Natalia Grace's adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett...

Who is Natalia Grace Barnett?

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For those unfamiliar with the infamous case, Natalia was born in Ukraine in 2003 and was first adopted by a different couple, Dyan and Gary Ciccone, back in 2008. She only lived with the Ciccone family for two years before they claimed her behavior was disruptive and relinquished their parental rights.

This led Natalia to be placed up for adoption again, and in 2010, the Barnett family welcomed her into their Indiana home. She was thought to be 6 or 7 years old at the time, but soon afterward, the Barnetts claimed Natalia had adult traits, such as adult teeth and body hair, and believed she wasn't actually a little girl.

Additionally, they alleged Natalia was a "sociopath" and had tried to harm them and their biological children, Jacob, Wesley, and Ethan.

What happened to Natalia Grace and the Barnetts?

Max

The Barnetts ultimately petitioned an Indiana court in 2012 in order to change her birth year from 2003 to 1989. Legally, this made Natalia 22 years old, and she was placed in a Lafayette, Indiana, apartment by herself; meanwhile, the Barnetts relocated to Canada with their three sons, Jacob, Wesley, and Ethan.

Afterward, the Barnett family reportedly cut contact with Natalia, who moved in with another couple, Cynthia and Antwon Mans, about one month later. The Mans family petitioned to become her legal guardians in 2016, and by 2023, they were able to legally adopt Natalia.

What happened with Natalia Grace and the Mans?

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Nonetheless, Natalia wound up leaving Cynthia and Antwon's home by the end of 2023 after alleging they were controlling. She currently lives in upstate New York with the DePaul family and appeared in the docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks. There, she called the Barnetts abusive and alleged Kristine had hit her with a belt and pepper-sprayed her.

What happened to Kristine and Michael Barnett?

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Following their move to Canada, Michael and Kristine eventually got divorced but maintained that Natalia had exhibited violent behavior. Some allegations include that she'd appeared at the foot of their bed with a knife in her hand and attempted to poison Kristine's coffee.

Despite the fact that they filed the petition to change Natalia's age in 2012, Michael and Kristine weren't charged until 2019. They faced multiple counts of neglect, but Michael was found not guilty in 2022, and the charges against Kristine were subsequently dropped in 2023 after Michael testified in her pretrial.

Kristine Barnett reportedly wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post, "If there had been any abuse of Natalia or evidence of it, I would have been found guilty of it, and I would be in jail. I believe Natalia takes advantage of that sympathy to manipulate people."

Michael filed for divorce in 2014 and later appeared on The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks. As for Kristine, she has mostly flown under the public radar.

Still, following the finale of the docuseries, Kristine shared a long post on Facebook, responding to allegations against her.

"Natalia was a very much loved and cared for member of my family. She was not abused by anyone in my family. Let's get straight to these allegations. Nobody ever took a belt to Natalia, and the allegations that she was 'beaten' are just plain false. Any discipline of Natalia was very minimal and not out of the bounds of normal parenting," she wrote.

Natalia went on to call the docuseries "highly sensationalized," adding, "Michael Barnett and Natalia Barnett may have the same monster, but that monster is not me. That monster, whether it's mental illness, sociopathy, or whatever it actually is, may be different for each of them. But it's within their own psyche."

Who plays Natalia Grace Barnett today?

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In Good American Family, Imogen Faith Reid plays Natalia Grace, and Mark Duplass depicts Michael Barnett. Ellen Pompeo has said the latest series intends to show both sides of the adoption story in an "intentional and thoughtful" way.

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