Food & Cooking Recipes Buffet Main-Dish Recipes By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on November 30, 2011 Trending Videos Ring in the New Year with a standout buffet. Let guests help themselves to memorable dishes like roasted pork loin, glazed Cornish hens, and vegetarian lasagna. 01 of 22 Roast Pork Loin with Pancetta and Sage Tie this pork roast with twine to keep the pancetta in place, ensuring an elegant presentation. View Recipe 02 of 22 Cornish Hens with Pomegranate-Molasses Glaze These Cornish hens will shine on the buffet table thanks to a marinade of pomegranate molasses. View Recipe 03 of 22 Dijon Baby Lamb Chops with Red Currant-Mint Dipping Sauce Before serving, slice this rack of lamb into individual chops and arrange on a platter with dipping sauce. View Recipe 04 of 22 Marmalade-Glazed Ham Mikkel Vang Topping this ham with thinly sliced oranges provides an eye-catching contrast to its burnished crust and reinforces the citrus flavor of the glaze. View Recipe 05 of 22 Baked Tortellini with Bacon Cheese tortellini gets brown and bubbly under the broiler with the help of a simple white sauce and Parmesan cheese in this showstopping buffet recipe. Crisp bacon pieces add even more flavor. View Recipe 06 of 22 Soupe de Poisson Guests will come back for a second helping of this flavorful fish soup, created by chef Anthony Bourdain. View Recipe 07 of 22 Classic Cheese Lasagna Yunhee Kim Layer ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses between fresh lasagna noodles to make this classic meatless main dish. View Recipe 08 of 22 Oyster Pie Add this quick oyster pie to the buffet. The simple crust is made of crushed cracker crumbs, so there's no need to make a pie crust. View Recipe 09 of 22 Chicken Tetrazzini David Loftus Our freezer-friendly chicken recipe makes one casserole that you can enjoy at your party, plus a second meal to freeze and pull out when you need a quick dinner. View Recipe 10 of 22 Roasted Chicken with Chestnuts Kirsten Strecker Roast two small chickens filled with sauteed chestnuts and shallots for a main course that's both flavorful and impressive. View Recipe 11 of 22 Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna Try this seasonal twist on meatless lasagna, made with butternut squash and sage. To save time, you may use store-bought dry lasagna noodles in place of the fresh pasta. View Recipe 12 of 22 Honeyed Ham with Pears and Cranberries Guests will love this ham roasted with fresh cranberries, apple cider, honey, brown sugar, and pears. View Recipe 13 of 22 Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes This special casserole can be made and frozen prior to your New Year's gathering. View Recipe 14 of 22 Wild Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna Christopher Baker Top this vegetarian lasagna with a creamy sauce made from Madeira wine and lots of fresh parsley. View Recipe 15 of 22 Baked Ziti with Sausage Expecting a lot of people at your New Year's gathering? This recipe makes two pans of baked pasta. View Recipe 16 of 22 Manicotti with Tomato Sauce Fill manicotti with sun-dried tomatoes, nonfat ricotta, parsley, and basil for a flavorful buffet dish. View Recipe 17 of 22 Whole Poached Salmon A New Year's celebration calls for a spectacular dish. Poach whole salmon in a fish poacher and then cover it with an elegant arrangement of citrus or cucumber slices before coating with aspic. The buffet dish can be prepared for the party in a couple of hours, then kept in the refrigerator overnight. View Recipe 18 of 22 Paprika-Rubbed Chickens with Roasted Garlic Make a roasted chicken with a sweet, smoky paprika rub for your New Year's bash. View Recipe 19 of 22 Honey-Orange Baked Ham Glaze smoked ham in a zesty mixture of honey, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard for a special New Year's dish that steals the show. View Recipe 20 of 22 Rib Roast with Herb Crust Requiring only 15 minutes of prep time, this seared rib-eye dish with a golden herb crust will wow guests. View Recipe 21 of 22 Salmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze Anna Wiliiams Top these broiled salmon fillets with a sweet and tangy glaze for a main course that's ready in just 20 minutes. View Recipe 22 of 22 Whole Roasted Salmon with Orange-Butter Glaze This party-worthy roasted fish is stuffed with cilantro, orange, and onion. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit