3 Easy Dinner Menus for Any Occasion
You can host a dinner party without stressing out—just follow one of these easy meal plans, which feature plenty of quick, make-ahead dishes.
By Lynn Andriani
A Not-Too-Heavy Supper with a Few Brilliant Surprises
There are some unexpected twists in this comforting meal, beginning with an arugula and apple salad dressed in a bracing apple-cider vinaigrette. Dinner includes a savory—and crustless—zucchini pie, chicken meatballs and garlicky bread with melted Parmesan. Chocolate pudding is an unexpected throwback at the end.
Arugula and Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
Savory Zucchini Pie
Chicken Meatballs
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Warm Chocolate Pudding
Photos: Ron Manville (pie), Con Poulos (salad & meatballs), Thinkstock (others)
Arugula and Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
Savory Zucchini Pie
Chicken Meatballs
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Warm Chocolate Pudding
Photos: Ron Manville (pie), Con Poulos (salad & meatballs), Thinkstock (others)
Published 12/19/2013