Any good short, easy, recipes you would use at a dinner party?

I have become interested in cooking and I am having a dinner party celebrating my sister's birthday. Do you have any easy recipes? Other than cake?





Thanks!Any good short, easy, recipes you would use at a dinner party?
I use kraft.com it has a TON of easy party dish ideas and even alot of really good birthday type dishes.. when you pull it up click on english and then go from there..Any good short, easy, recipes you would use at a dinner party?
Chicken Divan





Ingredients:


2 pkgs frozen chopped broccoli, (10 oz each)


6 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless


water


1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce


1 teaspoon garlic powder


1 can cream of chicken soup,(or cream of mushroom or cheddar cheese) reduced fat


1 cup mayonnaise (or low fat plain yogurt)


2 teaspoons lemon juice


2 cups shredded cheddar cheese


1 cup potato chips, crushed, or buttered bread crumbs for topping


Preparation:


Cook broccoli until tender.


Cook chicken breasts with Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Cool then cube.





Lightly grease or spray a 3-quart casserole.. Place broccoli into casserole; top with chicken pieces. Combine soup, mayonnaise or yogurt, and lemon juice. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese and desired topping. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes.


Serves 6 to 8.





Serve this with rice pilaf or wild rice and a green salad and you have an elegant meal easily prepared before your guests arrive.