A festive birthday party is not just about cake.

Keep reading for a list of birthday dinner ideas that won’t disappoint!

Youll want to make this seasoned steak over a bed of summer corn and okra all season long.

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Photo:Greg DuPree

Everything’s topped with a drizzle of balsamic dressing and crumbled blue cheese.

Are you drooling yet?

Simply pair it with crusty bread for dipping and a chilled Sancerre.

Grilled Chipotle Steak With Okra And Corn

Fred Hardy

Keep your celebration stress-free by serving this easy main dish with an easy party side dish.

Crockpot Pulled-Pork Tacos

When hosting a crowd, acrockpot dishis always a good idea.

The light-and-flaky cod combines perfectly with creamy roasted potatoes and sauteed greens, likespinachor kale.

Sweet and Sour Glazed Pork Chops With Turnips And Carrots

Greg DuPree

These ribs are slow-cooked, so they fall off the bone and melt in your mouth.

Spices like coriander seeds, mustard seeds, and cumin lend your kitchen the most incredible aroma and flavor.

Ham and Leek Quiche

Birthday brunch for dinner, anyone?

Pasta With Shrimp And Spicy Butter

Greg DuPree

Even if that’s not a thing, this recipe is perfect for it.

Serve with a garden salad and grilled vegetables for a complete party-worthy meal.

Vegetarian Tacos With Goat Cheese

What’s more festive than tacos?

Balsamic Steak with Radicchio and Pears

Antonis Achilleos

Add your favorite salsastore-bought orhomemadefor a fiesta for all ages.

Serve with your favorite toppings, plenty of chips, and margaritas.

Fancy Tomato Sandwiches

A fancy birthday dinner party doesn’t have to be stuffy.

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Greg DuPree

Case in point: this fresh, fun finger food that begs party-goers to have a good time.

Slice and serve withhomemade potato chips.

It goes great with cornbread, baked potatoes, orjalapeno poppers.

Salmon Fillet With Citrus and Thyme

Con Poulos

Linguine with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Greg DuPree

Slow-Cooker Pulled-Pork Tacos

Kan Kanbayashi

Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Greg DuPree

Crispy Chicken Cutlets With Artichoke Dressing Recipe

Greg DuPree

Sheet Pan Cod and Potatoes Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Quick Dinner Ideas: Slow-Cooker Chipotle Short Ribs With Tangy Cabbage Slaw

Raymond Hom

Easy Supper Ideas: Oven-Fried Pork Cutlets With Fennel-Chickpea Slaw

Christopher Baker

When making this Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs With Salsa Verde, searing the chicken thighs makes for a golden-brown crust with amazing flavor and texture.

Jen Causey

Spicy Summer Squash Stir Fry

Greg DuPree

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Antonis Achilleos

Ham and leek quiche displayed on a white background.

Jennifer Causey

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Victor Protasio

Pan-Roasted Steak with Creamed Kale

Christopher Testani

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Greg DuPree

Vegetarian Tacos With Goat Cheese

Con Poulos

Cheese Fondue

Alison Miksch

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Greg DuPree

whole roasted cauliflower with grapes and feta

Greg Dupree

Use a jar of store-bought salsa verde to create this delicious Free-Form Enchilada Verde.

Marcus Nilsson

Fancy tomato sandwiches on a wooden board displayed on a table with fruit juice and sunglasses.

Greg DuPree

Chili for a Crowd

Rob Howard