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Etiquette

Cocktail Party Food 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.

Spinach & Artichoke Veggie Quesadilla Recipe

Thai Chicken Hors d'Oeuvres

Cherry Jalapeno Relish over Goat Cheese Crostini

Tomato Soup Shooter with Mini Grilled Cheese Appetizer

Inspiration

How to Say "Cheers" in 20 Different Languages

You may know it as "cheers", but other countries have their own way of toasting with the drink in their hand. Which phrase will you use at your next cocktail party?

Recipe

Clever Leftovers: Turn Them Into Mini Dinner & Dessert Pies

When you've got more than one picky guest to cater to, why not mix up an assortment of meals for everyone to choose from? Trust us, this is a whole lot easier than you think. All you've got to do is think mini. Check out this gallery for inspiration.

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!

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...

Tomato Salad with Grilled Cheese Croutons

How to Cook a Steak

Creamy Four Cheese Mac and Cheese

Chocolate Cheesecake Lollipops

Tiramisu Parfait

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.

Summer Veggie Caponata Recipe

Potato Cannoli Appetizer on a Stick

Open-Face Cucumber Sandwich Bites

Cheese Stuffed Tomato Appetizer

Cherry Jalapeno Relish over Goat Cheese Crostini

Thai Chicken Hors d'Oeuvres

Recipe

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.

Menus

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.

Cajun Lemonade Cocktail

Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos in a Blanket

Beer and Chili Marinade

Spicy Potato Salad Recipe

Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Recipe

Recipes

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.

Easy and Simple Orzo Salad Recipe

Simple and Easy Chorizo Salad Recipe

Easy and Simple Bruschetta Recipe

Simple and Easy Chicken and Asparagus Entree

Simple and Easy Eton Mess Pudding Dessert

Easy and Simple Mini Cherry Pie

Stewed Cherry Lemonade

Sunrise Cocktail

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....

Gorgonzola Deviled Eggs with Crispy Bacon & Chives

Deviled Eggs with Crab and Dijon Mayonnaise

Chipotle Deviled Eggs with Tasso Ham and Cheddar

Menus

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.

Thai Dinner Party Menu: Thai BBQ Chicken

Thai Cucumber Peanut Salad

Spicy Mango Martini

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.

Pro Party Appetizers

Sicilian Rice Balls

Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Pears

Quinoa Risotto

Potato Pepper and Egg Frittata

Open-Face Cucumber Sandwich Bites

Salmon Stuffed Potato Appetizers

Aged Cheddar and Applewood Bacon Potato Skins

Round Up

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...

Feta Cheese Greek Dip Recipe

Greek Spinach Pie

Classic Greek Salad

Chicken Souvlaki

Watermelon Surprise Salad

Real Party

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!

Easy Dinner Recipes for an Asian Theme Party

Asian Themed Decor

Chopstick Race

Lychee Martini

Asian-Inspired Junk Boat Cocktail

Chicken Gyoza

Spicy Beef Stir Fry

Ginger Orange Cupcakes

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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