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10 Healthier Dinner Party Menu Ideas
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Low Calorie Cocktails For Summer
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Bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table with these great recipes.
Hassle free ideas to make your dinner quick and easy.
Tasty and Trendy Cocktails to Enjoy for Summer
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Planning a Dinner Party
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Let's Dish! Potluck Party Ideas
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 Party Decorations
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
Easy Potluck Party Flag Decor
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
Sweet Potluck Party Favors
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.
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10 Healthier Dinner Party Menu Ideas
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.
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Spicy Dinner Party Menu
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.
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Breaking & Entering: A Reunion with Our Friendliest Neighbors
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
Slow Cooker Dinner Party 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!
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Easy Simple Dinner 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.
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Dinner Party Menu Ideas
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.
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Fast, Easy and Elegant Dinner Party Menu Ideas
Expert has the tips and recipes you need to create first courses that are easy to make, yet impressive to present.
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Last-Minute Dinner Party Ideas
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!
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Easy Thai Dinner Party
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
How to Host a Fabulous Fondue Party
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
Hor d'oeuvres: Unique Ways to Serve Classic Appetizers
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.
Activity
Dinner Party Games
We all know the bulk of the action at a dinner party happens when you sit down at the table. But what about after you've cleaned your plate' Yes, there's always dessert. Though as important as making sure your guests are well fed, is making sure they are entertained. In that spirit here are a few ge...
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Romance
Romantic Dinner Ideas: Plan a Sexy Supper
Set a night this week to cook up a romantic dinner for your honey. Enjoy a light appetizer, savory dinner and decadent dessert. Then, play a frisky dinner party game meant for just you two!
Appetizers
Appetizer Recipes for Dinner Parties
Here are some five-star recipes from of Elegant Affairs catering, perfect for any cocktail party or gathering in need of a sophisticated touch.
Recipes
Menu Ideas: Stuffed Foods
Here are some delicious recipes for stuffed appetizers that'll add a little pizazz to the cocktail hour. These all pair perfectly with cocktails and make for tasty bites between sips. Your cocktail party guests will be delighted at the elegant snacks you've prepared for them.
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Celeb Chef Inspired Dinner Party Ideas
We all love to watch the celeb chefs cook on TV. It's creative, fun and inspiring, but their culinary feats can also be intimidating to attempt to recrerate.
Don't be afraid! Throw a celeb chef inspired dinner party at your home. Invite a few friends over, take out "the good china" and go...
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Greek Dinner Party
The Greeks are famous for tons of noteworthy and impressive feats: the Parthenon, the Acropolis, the Olympic games and much more. The most important, however, is sometimes overlooked. Greek cuisine offers some of the most delicious meals and desserts on the planet. Whether you were born in Athens...
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Dinner Party in the City
We invited some of our nearest and dearest to come in from the cold one night for some spaghetti and sausage, mixed greens salad and the recipe for a successful dinner party--copious amounts of wine and cheese. While it wasn't a strict theme, the aim was comfort food for a simple supper.
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Party Inspiration
Host an Easy Housewarming Party
Moving to a new home is both exciting and exhausting. While you may want to celebrate your new digs by inviting friends or neighbors over, the thought might be a bit overwhelming. Don't let the stress of moving spoil the opportunity for a party. You can host an easy housewarming party where goo...
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Homecoming Alumni Cocktail Party
School spirit can really hit you around homecoming time in the fall. Maybe it's the brisk autumn weather that triggers those nostalgic feelings from childhood of returning to school after summer and seeing friends. Join fellow alums from your alma mater at a Homecoming Alumni Cocktail Party to celebrate your school days and reconnect today.
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Etiquette
Cocktail Party Lingo Decoded
We've got the most used and important cocktail vocabulary broken down and explained succinctly to make sure you know the real deal at any cocktail event.
Drink
The Most Common Mixed Drink Recipes
Don't have the budget to hire a real mixologist for your next party' Fear not, you will be your own mixologist after you read this article and learn how to make five of the most popular drinks. You'll be slinging cosmos and martinis in no time! Who knows, your party guests might even give you a tip for your services!
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Olympic Dinner Party Recipes
Celebrate the 2012 Olympics with a festive menu of British inspired eats and cocktails! Your guests will love the fizzy Surrey Pimms cocktail paired with a delicious serving of English pudding.
Inspiration
10 Gross Dishes NOT to Serve at Your Party
We're always sharing inspiration on menu options to have at your dinner party, but this time around, we've collected 10 of the grossest dishes we could find to tell you what NOT to serve. This gallery is not for those with a light constitution!
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Decoration
Make Your Own Kissing Heart Swan Napkins
Surprise your guests with these festive napkin creations! We're used to seeing these in themed-restaurants and on cruise ships, but learn how to make these cloth creatures and invite them to your celebration!
Menus
NY Steakhouse Inspired Dinner Menu
Everyone loves the food offered at a New York style steakhouse, right' Perfectly seasoned porterhouse steaks, fresh salads, gourmet macaroni and cheese, and creamy desserts make for a delicious meal.
So, why not serve this exact meal at your next dinner party' Your guests will be pleasantly surprise...
Decoration
"Bead" Perfect Flower Vases
It's really easy to make a beaded vase and it's, not to mention, a great project to do together with your children. You can really get creative with the choice of beads and the different colors and textures. Enjoy!
Recipes
Deviled Egg Recipes
Sure, when you're at a party and see deviled eggs you may think of class, sophistication, and elegance; but what you really should think of is its budget-savviness too. Deviled eggs are easy to make in your own kitchen and they don't require much more than some eggs that cost around $5 for a carton....
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Linguine Carbonara Dinner Party: Quick, Easy & Inexpensive
I recently hosted a small dinner party with my husband and two friends, featuring Linguine Carbonara. This is one of our favorite meals, and one of my favorite to make, as it's easy, inexpensive, and a total crowd-pleaser. I made way too much, but somehow we managed to finish the entire pot.Linguine...
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One Pot Meal: Cassoulet
One of my absolute favorite one-pot meals is French-style cassoulet. Originating in pre-war French villages, cassoulet is both rich in texture and satisfying to to even the most sophisticated of palettes. The dish is named after its traditional cooking vessel, the cassole, a deep, round, earthenware...
Decoration
Stunning Centerpieces
Give your table setting a touch of elegance with these 3 simple centerpiece ideas! Have some last minute guests dropping by? Not to worry - some of these ideas can be one without even leaving your home!
Tip
Planning a Rotating Book Club Dinner Party: The Menu
Hosting a book club discussion calls for a fabulous dinner party! In between talking and discussing the novel your guests will need some easy food to eat. Use these suggestions for planning a book club party menu!
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Planning a Rotating Book Club Dinner Party: The Schedule
If you're planning a book club party, you may be unsure of how to structure your time. If so, read these tips on how to organize the event so it runs smoothly!
Tip
Romantic Anniversary Dinner for Two
Here is your step-by-step guide to staging a romantic anniversary dinner for your sweetie, whether at home or at a restaurant. You'll find suggestions for decor, food, and atmosphere right here.
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A Jersey Shore Celebration: Sunday Dinner Italian-Style
Celebrate the return of your favorite cast of chaotic housemates with the premiere of Jersey Shore, Season 5. Whip up an Italian dinner worthy of a Sunday feast in the shore house.
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Asian Themed Cocktail Party at Home
Adding a theme to a party, no matter how big or small, always makes a celebration more special. From cocktails to light bites to decor, these easy dinner party ideas will feel authentically Asian and are perfect for an adult birthday. We've taken care of every detail. All you have to do is invite the guests!
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Drink
A Glowing Summer Cocktail Party
Cocktail parties are great no matter when you host them - they require the least work and are always great thanks to the drinks and company. Go the extra mile and host a summer cocktail party complete with fun party printables and signature cocktails.
Party Inspiration
Tequila Tasting Cocktail Party
You've gone to wine tastings, perhaps even a beer tasting, but did you ever try a tequila tasting? Give it a go with some friends - we've got the how-to along with some fun ways to make it an all out party.
Drink
Flavor Numero Uno: Tropical
We've mixed some of our favorite fruit juices and spiked the recipe for a tasty cocktail that you and your guests will love! It's a light, fruity cocktail that requires only a few, simple ingredients and is super easy to make. Perfect for a hostess that is short on time!
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July Birthday Dinner Party
Once July begins, you know it's summer. If your friend or family member is celebrating a July birthday, make him or her feel extra special with these great July birthday party tips!
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Unique Twists on Spring Cocktails
Our cocktail experts, Tracey Toomey and Leanne Shear, concocted these classic drinks but gave them a little twist. Give one or all a try!
Activity
Host a Distilled Spirits Tasting!
Tip
How to Create Your Own Signature Cocktail Recipe
When done right, a signature cocktail can be fun, exciting, and tasty! After all, who doesn't love a cocktail that they can name after themselves!
Tip
How to Organize a Neighborhood Progressive Potluck Party
Get to know your neighbors with a progressive potluck dinner party. Follow our tips to organize your first dinner, then make it a monthly party and alternate hosting duties.
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Happy Hour with Expert Shawn Rabideau
Need an expert tip for your next cocktail party? Trust Shawn Rabideau. His Rabido's and Rabidon'ts will guide you through the planning process!
Drink
The Mixologist Cocktail Party
Host a cocktail party at your place, but let your guests do the pouring! Here, we've rounded up top tips for hosting cocktail parties and easy drink recipes your guests can mix themselves so you don't have to worry about attending to everyone's glass.
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Spring Cocktail Party
Celebrate Spring with a few friends, some fresh flowers, and a whole lot of drinks! The drinks in this Spring cocktail party pack sure do pack a punch and will cool you down while warming you up.
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