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Delicious Spring Dinner Party Ideas

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on April 7, 2022

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Delicious and seasonal recipes, perfect for a Spring dinner party! These easy recipes can be made ahead so you can enjoy your guests.

Hosting friends and family doesn't have to be stressful or complicated! Inviting people over for dinner is such a wonderful way to spend time together.

These are some of our favorite easy, make-ahead recipes great for entertaining. They are also perfect for Spring! We've included appetizers, salads, main dishes and desserts so there's something for everyone. So this is your encouragement to invite someone over this Spring for a little dinner party (or appetizers or dessert!) and keep it simple with some of these recipes. Enjoy!

 

Vertical picture of goat cheese, edible flowers and crackers

This easy goat cheese appetizer with lemon, thyme and honey takes 10 minutes to put together. You can add edible flowers for a "wow" factor!

 

Vertical overhead photo of a veggie platter featuring Mediterranean Lemon Feta Dip on an oval wood appetizer platter.

This creamy, lemony Feta dip is perfect for parties, picnics and potlucks. Serve it with raw veggies or chips for a delicious appetizer or snack!

 

Vertical close up picture of Strawberry Spinach Salad in a white bowl

This Strawberry Spinach Salad is pretty as a picture. The Basil Dressing and Sweet, Spicy Glazed Pistachios are the crowning glory!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Blueberry Arugula Herb Salad in a large white bowl

This beautiful Blueberry Arugula Herb Salad is super healthy and probably the freshest, most delicious salad that you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting... or eating! It's perfect for a crowd, great for parties, potlucks and picnics!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Herbed Chicken Meatballs in a cast iron skillet with gold forks and white plates

These tender Fresh Herb Chicken Meatballs, with a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce, come together quickly and can be prepped early in the day!

 

Overhead vertical photo of a plate of Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts on a blue plate with grilled asparagus spears as a side.

Need a fancy and delicious but easy meal? You can have these delicious Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts on the table in 30 minutes, start to finish!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon in a white bowl with rice and asparagus

This Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon is deliciously company-worthy, yet everyday easy! The sweet, sticky, spicy, gingery glaze/drizzling sauce is unbelievable!

 

No worries about dry chicken! This Mexican Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken stays moist, tender and full of fabulous Southwest-inspired flavor!

 

Vertical picture of Cilantro Rice (Arroz Verde) in a white bowl

This beautiful-hued Cilantro Rice is a delicious alternative to plain rice. It will receive wow reviews every time you serve it!

 

Vertical close up of Lemon Curd Shortbread Bites on a white cake stand

Made with our easy microwave lemon curd, these buttery, crisp Ridiculously Easy Lemon Curd Shortbread Tarts will steal the show and bring rave reviews!

 

Overhead picture of strawberry galettes on blue and white plates

These fabulous Fresh Strawberry Galettes are bursting with flavor. The super-easy (actually ridiculously easy) recipe employs a "cheat" ingredient - but no one will know (or care once they take the first delicious bite)!

Thought for the day:

Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God.
He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations
and lavishes his unfailing love
on those who love him and obey his commands. 
Deuteronomy 7:9

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If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It's so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations.

 

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4 Comments

  1. Would you consider doing an article about edible flowers? Your photos are gorgeous but I don’t have a clue about which blossoms are edible and where to get them, especially from a source that doesn’t treat its plants with chemicals. Thanks.