Gather around the table with family or friends and celebrate the weekend, a special celebration, or the holiday, with a dinner party. We’ve got ideas and inspiration for themes, tablescapes, menus and more.
Pick a date and time, create your guest list (keep it manageable), and invite guests via text or paper invitations. Follow any of my pre-planned dinner party menus or mix and match recipes from appetizers and drinks, to main dishes and sides. And don’t forget dessert!
Try to do as much as you can ahead of time, and make a timeline of the day so you don’t forget anything. And follow this tip: Serve foods that can be prepared in various methods so everything isn’t on the stove or in the oven; have something cold or room temperature. Whether you serve the food on a buffet, plated, or family-style, this will insure easy, stress-free hosting.