Whether it’s your first time hosting or you want to avoid spending hours on prep and in the kitchen, we have the recipes and tips for a fun and low-key summertime dinner party using artisan bread.
Easy Dinner Party Menu Ideas
Toasted Baguette with Baked Brie and Fruit
Lightly toasted La Brea Bakery Take & Bake French Baguette is the perfect companion to this delicious baked brie, featuring fresh pomegranate seeds, thyme, and fruit and nuts for garnish.
Chicken Parmesan Bake
La Brea Bakery Take & Bake Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Rolls serve as the flavorful base for this easy-to-make casserole. Save time and effort by using your favorite store-bought bechamel sauce.
Bourbon-Soaked Cherries Bread Pudding
This decadent dessert is quick to prep but will make your guests think it took hours. Featuring La Brea Bakery Country White Artisan Sourdough Loaf, bourbon, dark red cherries, and a few other delicious ingredients, it will be the hit of any summertime gathering.
Parmesan Spinach Dip Crostini
Easy to put together in a pinch, this flavorful crostini, made with La Brea Bakery Demi French Baguette, is sure to become your new favorite hors-d’oeuvre recipe.
Three-Cheese Jalapeño Popper Dip
A delicious twist on a classic cheesy party favorite, this easy-to-make Three-Cheese Jalapeño Popper Dip comes together in a hurry and looks great when served inside a La Brea Bakery Three-Cheese Semolina Loaf.
Lemon-Chive Butter
For simple, delicious flavor, slice and toast La Brea Bakery French Loaf, then spread with a mixture of 4 tablespoons of softened butter, 2 tablespoons of minced chives, 1 teaspoon of grated lemon peel, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Simple Dinner Party Tips:
- Keep the menu simple. A starter, a main course, and dessert make a complete, satisfying meal.
- Don’t spend hours decorating (unless you want to!).
- Chop fruits and veggies a day or two in advance and store them in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Use a slow cooker or Instant Pot when possible for hands-off cooking.
- Freeze desserts like cheesecake, pie, and cake and thaw the day of your party.
- Use La Brea Bakery Take & Bake breads for homemade flavor, texture, and aroma!
- Don’t stress about cleaning every corner. Focus on just the areas your guests will see.
- Treat yourself like a guest — once the food is ready, relax and enjoy the company of your friends!
Let’s Get Social
Share your creations made with La Brea Bakery bread by using #LaBreaBakery on Instagram and Facebook.
