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24 last-minute dinner recipes for entertaining

Got unexpected guests popping around? Or, just ran out of time to get everything prepped? Fear not - this collection of recipes can be on the table in under an hour, and still impress.

If you’ve got unexpected guests popping around or just ran out of time to get everything prepped when your loved ones come to visit, fear not – this collection of recipes is easy to make, and quick to get on the table.

But just because you’re pressed for time, it doesn’t mean you can’t plate up impressive dishes. We’ve got everything from homemade seafood tagines and Mexican-spiced lamb burritos for your enjoyment.

You’ll also find pasta dishes tossed with hearty chorizo sausages, homemade pesto sauces and creamy cheeses. Plus, oozy meat-loaded pizza recipes for the comfort-food lovers.

Flick through our recipes for inspiration when you need it most.

Looking for some quick and easy dessert recipes?

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Pumpkin and eggplant massaman curry recipe

Pumpkin and eggplant massaman curry recipe

Chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs

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Chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs recipe

Chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs recipe

03

Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto recipe

Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto recipe

04

Chicken tacos with spicy cucumber salsa recipe

Chicken tacos with spicy cucumber salsa recipe

05

Rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo sauce recipe

Rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo sauce recipe

06

Pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion recipe

Pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion recipe

07

Basic sausage rolls recipe

Basic sausage rolls recipe

tagine recipes
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous recipe

Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous recipe

Lamb kofta with cucumber yogurt
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Lamb kofta with cucumber yoghurt recipe

Lamb kofta with cucumber yoghurt recipe

10

Grilled prawns with lemon grass and lime recipe

Grilled prawns with lemon grass and lime recipe

11

Crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise recipe

Crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise recipe

12

Pork and tofu rice noodles recipe

Pork and tofu rice noodles recipe

13

Tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf recipe

Tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf recipe

14

Quiche lorraine recipe

Quiche lorraine recipe

15

Feta and olive greek meatloaves recipe

Feta and olive greek meatloaves recipe

16

Cauliflower and cheese pasta bake recipe

Cauliflower and cheese pasta bake recipe

Penne napoletana

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Penne Napoletana recipe

Penne Napoletana recipe

18

Spiced tomato and onion with grilled sausages recipe

Spiced tomato and onion with grilled sausages recipe

19

Pepperoni pizza recipe

Pepperoni pizza recipe

20

Swordfish skewers with coriander pilaf recipe

Swordfish skewers with coriander pilaf recipe

21

Dukkah prawn skewers recipe

Dukkah prawn skewers recipe

22

Chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps recipe

Chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps recipe

Rocket and tomato lamb burritos

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Rocket and tomato lamb burritos recipe

Rocket and tomato lamb burritos recipe

24

Baked pasta with ham, blue cheese and fennel recipe

Baked pasta with ham, blue cheese and fennel recipe

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