Planning a Dinner Party
Host a dinner party with our expert tips and ideas to plan a delicious dinner party for your guests to enjoy. Try one of these ideas whether it's for a large gathering or an intimate dinner party with close friends.
Real Party
Potluck dinner parties are always a blast for hosts and guests. With everyone chipping in, it's a lot less stress for party hosts, but also offers a wider range of dishes for guests to sample. With so many contributions though, it IS up to the potluck host to create a cohesive look for the dinner. Here's how to do it.
Decoration
Potluck dinner parties should make things easier on hosts, not more difficult. Avoid the expense and fuss of coordinating a themed dinner party by paying close attention to the invitation you send out, then base your decor off of it. We've got a great green, orange and aqua look to fit any potluck party.
Decoration
Turn your leftover dinner party invitations or any coordinating card stock into easy dinner party decor for your table with this super simple tutorial. All you need to make these festive flags are some skewers, scissors, glue and paper.
Craft
Potluck dinner parties are always a fun and easy option for both guests and hosts. Rather than worrying about all the dinner party prep, hosts can simply concern themselves with setting their space up for a fun get together. Like all parties, it's always nice to send guests home with a small token. This easy idea is perfect for a potluck.
Recipe
Dinner parties we host and attend always have a delicious menu line up, but the choices are also often more indulgent than what we'd normally eat. While there's nothing wrong with that, spring's recent arrival has encouraged to think healthier when it comes to meal planning for our next dinner party.
Menus
Skip the same old menu at your dinner parties and add some heat to the mix. We've got the spicy party menu your guests are going to love.
Story
Karen's neighbors, and friends, moved away less than 3 months ago, but she and her family were beyond excited to see them for a bit of a reunion. Everyone sank into an easy normalcy, doing dinner and game night they always had in the past, but appreciating the moments a bit more. Then, they had the bright idea to sneak into the still empty house her dear neighbors only recently vacated...
Recipes
Fight the cold dark winter nights with a festive weeknight gathering with friends! These three slow cooker recipes make for a delicious meal that's simple and fast so that you can cook while you work, primp for your guests and as you sit down to eat!
Recipes
These quick and easy recipes for dinner work any night of the week but are also sophisticated enough to be made for an impromptu dinner party.
Menus
Thinking of hosting a dinner party' One of the most important parts to a fabulous party is the menu, it can take a party from drab to fab. Whether your dinner party is indoors or outdoors, casual or fancy, we have the perfect menu for your occasion, check it out.
Menus
Expert has the tips and recipes you need to create first courses that are easy to make, yet impressive to present.
Menus
When hosting a dinner party, you want to make sure everything is perfect for your guests. Often times, there is a last minute celebration or occasion you didn't plan for. Here are some tips on throwing an impromptu party!
Menus
Cooking Asian cuisine is not longer a mysterious or daunting task! We have gathered some of the easiest and most delicious Thai recipes that will definitely impress and satisfy your hungry guests.
Tips
Throwing a fondue party is a great way to feed and entertain your guests all at the same time. Follow these tips and recipes to ensure your fondue fete will be a complete success!
Expert Advice
You can host a party that looks like a professionally catered event and it's easier than you think! We're going to teach you how. With our help, you will be confident that you are engaging your guests in an elegant, organized setting while still keeping it simple.