Supper clubs are still a thing, and sometimes they’re the only answer to staying in touch with friends and neighbors in our digital age. Ensuring that your crowd is well-fed can be a tangible way to communicate your love for those who are seated around your table. If you are seeking new inspiration for your longstanding supper club, or if you’re looking to get started with a new group, these recipes will help you on your way.
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Hector Sanchez; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey
Even the Salted Caramel Banana Pudding feels like home with this decidedly Southern meal. From the sweet-smokey brisket to the spice that kicks up this classic mac and cheese recipe, your palate will take a trip to the South.
Starter: Mini Potato Skins
Sides: Cajun Mac And Cheese and Slow-Cooker Green Beans
Dessert: Salted Caramel Banana Pudding
Even the Salted Caramel Banana Pudding feels like home with this decidedly Southern meal. From the sweet-smokey brisket to the spice that kicks up this classic mac and cheese recipe, your palate will take a trip to the South.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
You don’t need a grill for this casual feast, and our pairing of citrus with a little heat on the table will make your taste buds sing. Try not to load up on the chosen entree, as you don’t want to miss out on these other delightful course options.
Starter: Afterburners
Side: Ann’s Kale-Citrus Salad With Bacony Pecans
Dessert: Key Lime Sheet Cake
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We love the idea of eating early and then heading over to the theater for a supper-club-and-a-movie night. Our starter snack will get the night going, as boiled peanuts usually require a cold beverage to taste the best. Once you’ve finally indulged in the chess pie, you will be ready to relax in a comfy cinema seat.
Starter: Georgia Style Boiled Peanuts
Side: Creamy Collard Green Soup With Bacony Croutons
Dessert: Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie
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Comfort your dinner club with this hearty menu, perfect for chilly weather. Pot roast is an all-time favorite for many, and our tips to a successful outcome might have you making it more. Who can resist giving it a go with just the right dishes to pair it with?
Starter: Bacon-Cheese Gougères
Side: Roasted Garlic Duchess Potatoes
Recipe: Glazed Apple Tart
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Your Italian-themed dinner club night just got a major upgrade. The lasagna roll-up is a genius approach to uniform serving sizes. Pair your packets of cheesy goodness with a hearty kale salad, and call it a night. The only question left to answer is if there will be any dessert remaining at the end of the night.
Starter: Spinach And Vidalia Dip
Side: Chopped Kale Salad With Toasted Breadcrumbs
Recipe: Lemon Tiramisu
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer
These recipes are classics for a reason. Pimento cheese with crackers and crudités is as crowd-pleasing as it gets when it comes to a Southern audience. Your guests will be wowed by your flaky, golden brown pastry crust. But the real star of the show here is a plate of luscious German chocolate cupcakes.
Starter: Basic Pimiento Cheese
Side: Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Dessert: German Chocolate Cupcakes
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Our version of Brunswick stew is the best of both worlds, incorporating both pork and chicken like the Georgia version, and adding lima beans in Virginian style.
Starter: Party Cheese Ball
Side: Collard Greens With Garlic And Sippets
Dessert: Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake
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This entire meal is vegetarian-friendly, but your guests won’t leave feeling any less satisfied than if you had cooked them up a ribeye. This casserole is a hearty offering, and your guests will demand to know how you did it. Our advice is to hand them an extra Millionaire Shortbread or two and let them keep guessing.
Starter: Fig, Pecan And Brie Bites
Side: Sesame, Tomato, And Cucumber Salad
Dessert: Millionaire Shortbread
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
We are leaning a little further South with these courses. Embrace your spicy side with enchiladas, spicy slaw, and a corn dip that will be a part of your regular rotation from here on out. If you want to put your guests in a party mode from the moment they walk through the door, this recipe for grapefruit margaritas should do the trick.
Starter: Jalapeño Corn Dip
Side: Spicy Pineapple Slaw
Dessert: Triple-Coconut Poke Snack Cake
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This light and breezy spring menu will bring a breath of fresh air to your dinner table. With the best of spring in mind, each of these courses will pay homage to a season of renewal. Your dinner club is about to start dining al fresco, and this meal is a great way to usher in fair weather.
Starter: Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
Side: Creamy Asparagus Soup
Dessert: Lucious Orange Panna Cotta
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Bring Mardi Gras to your dining room with these classic New Orleans dishes, and your dinner club will immediately feel like they’re in the Big Easy. You might want to ensure your soundtrack is on point during this feast. Let the sounds of jazz swing you through dinner and dessert.
Starter: Crawfish Dip
Side: Jalapeño Cornbread Sticks
Dessert: New Orleans Beignets
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Dine al fresco with this grill-friendly entrée and warm-weather sides. You won’t hear any complaints about a hearty salad as a main course, when the menu is this delicious. Plus, it just leaves more room for an extra slice of cake at the end of the night.
Starter: Cheese Dreams
Side: Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup
Recipe: Bourbon-Chocolate Cake with Praline Frosting
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Buttery pecans, and the most indulgent casserole we’ve ever eaten are sure to win over everyone in your dinner club. And please trust us when we say this is not the last time you will make our Banana Pudding Cheesecake. This menu deserves its own post-nosh nap.
Starter: Buttery Toasted Pecans
Side: Strawberry-Spinach Salad
Dessert: Banana Pudding Cheesecake
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Your spread will be colorful and fresh with the seasonal produce selected for this meal. The flavors will be captivating, but the feast for the eyes will entice as well. Don’t be surprised if your friends start snapping photos for Instagram.
Starter: Mini Caprese Salad Bites
Side: Grilled Watermelon
Dessert: Pistachio Ice Cream
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Top to bottom, this dinner club menu has it all. Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree. But this is the spatchcock method, and that bird will be moist and tender. The mac and cheese side lends just the right amount of decadence, and the dessert course is a single-serving, latticed treat.
Starter: Sweet and Fiery Pepper Bruschetta
Side: Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
Dessert: Mini Apple Pie
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