36 Best Fall Dinner Party Menu Ideas

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Pumpkin Spice White Russian

First up at your autumn dinner party: a cocktail, of course! Greet guests with a drink that carries a touch of the season—and lets everyone relax while you put the finishing touches on dinner.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice White Russian.

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Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

These super cute deviled eggs make the perfect fall dinner party appetizer. A simple flick of the fork makes the pumpkin ridges, and cornichons make the stems. But it's the smoked paprika (our new favorite spice) that make them irresistible.

Get the recipe for Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs.

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Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini

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Try Hosting Outdoors

Fall weather can be unpredictable, depending on where you live, but hosting an outdoor party in fall is unexpected—and your last chance before the chilly winter months. However, always have an indoor back-up plan in case of sudden bad weather.

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Composed Waldorf Salad

This refined version of the classic Waldorf salad has all kinds of great fall ingredients, from walnuts and apples to pomegranate pips. It looks beautiful, and guests can pick and choose which ingredients they want.

Get the recipe for Composed Waldorf Salad.

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Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey

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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Pine Nut Gremolata

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Crispy Chicken Thighs With Garlic and Rosemary

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Maple-Apple Tarte Tatin

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Mini Apple & Raspberry Pies

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Sausage and Apple Pies

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Autumn-Inspired Decor Touches

Get your home ready for both your dinner party and the fall season in general. Start by sprucing up your front door decorations and then work your way inside. You don't have to go overboard—a few smart autumn additions can make a big impact. We love the look of these leafy branches in a vase, and the fire is a lovely touch as well.

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Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs

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Parsley-Garlic Bread

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Broiled Broccolini and Capers

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Pumpkin-Chorizo Pizza

Hosting friends for a fall pizza night? Give the meal a big boost of autumn with this smokey, savory dish. Shaved pumpkin is melt-in-your-mouth good, and pairs well with onion, chorizo, and sharp Cheddar cheese.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin-Chorizo Pizza.

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Use Cozy Blankets as Tablecloths

Two tartan beauties turn this back porch table into a work of art. (The oversize wreath certainly doesn't hurt either.)

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

This fresh, easy-as-ever salad is bound to be a regular in your fall dinner menu rotation. Chopped apple, hazelnuts, and Pecorino cheese make it a winner. Pro tip: Serve it family-style for maximum simplicity.

Get the recipe for Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad.

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Spiced Grit-Fried Chicken Cutlets

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Rosemary Beef Tenderloin with Root Vegetables

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