3 Tips for a Successful Dinner Party
This weekend was a bit of a blur, with lots of party-hosting happening at our apartment. I love a house full of people, so this was totally my kind of weekend. Because it was a little crazy, I don’t have a lot to share with you today, but here are a few tips I pulled together from last night. These are my tips for hosting a successful dinner party. Enjoy ๐
Tip #1: Make a recipe you’ve made before.
I whipped up the essentials for these TVP tacos, but left all the ingredients separately, so people could customize their tacos based on their preferences. I wasn’t sure if everyone would want to try textured vegetable protein, but I had black beans, peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cheese, so each could make a custom taco.
Tip #2: Invite friends with exceptional cooking abilities, which will ensure that you have an amazing spread of food.
I’m pretty lucky to have so many friends who are amazing in the kitchen. Look at that mango salsa! And trust me, that Tres Leches cake was just as delicious as it looks.
Tip #3: Don’t forget to invite a guest of honor, in our case, Mr. Darcy.
Except for him sticking his tail in my margarita, I’m totally in love with the furball. Isn’t he adorable?
Oh, and just in case you wanted a recipe out of today’s post, check this one out from a new-to-me blog:
Pineapple Margaritas from Gimme Some Oven
Yes, they were delicious.
I am ready for some margarita. i have experienced having food that is customizable allows a lot of interaction among guests. I always try to stick to lot of make ahead food so that i have things ready when guests arrive
Cute post!! I try and prep as much as possible before having guests so I can enjoy their company once they arrive. Pineapple margaritas? Sounds amazing!
I agree with Parita, potlucks are my favorite! You’re bound to find something that you like, even if it is your own dish and you get a feel of your friend’s eating preferences that way.
I couldn’t believe our whole potluck turned out to vegetarian! I got pretty lucky ๐
Do as much as you can BEFORE the party starts. Also, don’t get stressed about it. People are just happy to get together and eat. ๐
Um, I need to know more about this Tres Leches…perhaps it is a curse on my dairy wary stomach, but tres leches is perhaps my favorite type of cake EVER.
SUCH a great tip! I never want to be stuck in the kitchen if I have a house full of people!
Personally, potlucks are my favorite because it ensures that a variety of food will be present, and it allows you, as the host/hostess, to focus on having fun and spending time with your guests!
That’s such a good tip!!
Mr. Darcy! Haha, what a cutie. Looks like a great party, Liz!
Love the blog Gimme Some Oven! Check out her quinoa granola today…looks fabulous. All great tips and I’ve got a little dinner party coming up….I’m bookmarking that pineapple margarita!
Oh wow, that granola looks SO good! Her blog is just so cute ๐
Pineapple margs?!?! Oh yes. This must happen. I think your tips are great and would add that I like to make sure I serve something that can be mostly prepared ahead of time, that way I’m not spending the entire time in the kitchen cooking and sipping my pineapple margarita alone! ๐
The pineapple makes it healthy, right? ๐
yum, the pineapple margarita looks fantastic! I love having friends over for app’s and dinner!
Those pineapple margaritas look fantastic!! I am a sucker for a good margarita. Those HAVE to make a dinner party great, right? ๐