Buffet Main-Dish Recipes

Roast Pork Loin with Pancetta and Sage

Tie this pork roast with twine to keep the pancetta in place, ensuring an elegant presentation.

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Cornish Hens with Pomegranate-Molasses Glaze

These Cornish hens will shine on the buffet table thanks to a marinade of pomegranate molasses.

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Dijon Baby Lamb Chops with Red Currant-Mint Dipping Sauce

Before serving, slice this rack of lamb into individual chops and arrange on a platter with dipping sauce.

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Marmalade-Glazed Ham

Topping this ham with thinly sliced oranges provides an eye-catching contrast to its burnished crust and reinforces the citrus flavor of the glaze.

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Baked Tortellini with Bacon

Cheese tortellini gets brown and bubbly under the broiler with the help of a simple white sauce and Parmesan cheese in this showstopping buffet recipe. Crisp bacon pieces add even more flavor.

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Soupe de Poisson

Guests will come back for a second helping of this flavorful fish soup, created by chef Anthony Bourdain.

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Classic Cheese Lasagna

Layer ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses between fresh lasagna noodles to make this classic meatless main dish.

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Oyster Pie

Add this quick oyster pie to the buffet. The simple crust is made of crushed cracker crumbs, so there's no need to make a pie crust.

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Chicken Tetrazzini

Our freezer-friendly chicken recipe makes one casserole that you can enjoy at your party, plus a second meal to freeze and pull out when you need a quick dinner.

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Roasted Chicken with Chestnuts

Roast two small chickens filled with sauteed chestnuts and shallots for a main course that's both flavorful and impressive.

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Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna

Try this seasonal twist on meatless lasagna, made with butternut squash and sage. To save time, you may use store-bought dry lasagna noodles in place of the fresh pasta.

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Honeyed Ham with Pears and Cranberries

Guests will love this ham roasted with fresh cranberries, apple cider, honey, brown sugar, and pears.

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Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This special casserole can be made and frozen prior to your New Year's gathering.

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Wild Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna

Top this vegetarian lasagna with a creamy sauce made from Madeira wine and lots of fresh parsley.

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Baked Ziti with Sausage

Expecting a lot of people at your New Year's gathering? This recipe makes two pans of baked pasta.

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Manicotti with Tomato Sauce

Fill manicotti with sun-dried tomatoes, nonfat ricotta, parsley, and basil for a flavorful buffet dish.

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Whole Poached Salmon

A New Year's celebration calls for a spectacular dish. Poach whole salmon in a fish poacher and then cover it with an elegant arrangement of citrus or cucumber slices before coating with aspic. The buffet dish can be prepared for the party in a couple of hours, then kept in the refrigerator overnight.

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