7 last-minute dinner party recipes

Restaurant-style pasta in 25 minutes or less! Bonus points for extra bacon and grated cheese for sprinkling. Tell your guests to bring the salad. Get the recipe: Pasta Carbonara

There’s a reason beans on rice is a staple; it’s quick, cheap and tastes so so good. If you really want to make it fun for your crowd, lay out loads of toppings: Grated cheese, avocado, sour cream, salsa, jalapenos and tortilla chips. Get the recipe: Tex-Mex Black Beans on Rice

Want a fast and delicious pizza that doesn’t come in a box? Naan bread is the perfect base. Let your guests customize their toppings and then grill it or bake it. Get the recipe: Grilled Veggie Pizza

Want to knock their socks off? This masterpiece melts mac and cheese together with classic chili and is sure to have your guests begging for another invite. Get the recipe: Chili Mac

No crust, no fuss. You probably already have all the ingredients to effortlessly slay the unexpected dinner party game. Get the recipe: Crustless Quiche

Pick up a pack of stir-fry beef strips and use whatever veggies you have on hand to whip up a speedy and delicious stir-fry. You can turn it out in just over half an hour. Get the recipe: Hoisin Beef Stir-Fry

Rotisserie chicken makes take-out worthy gyros a cinch. Get the recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Gyros

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