Fall Dinner

Putting together a fall table setting is fun and easy. For a fall dinner party I recommend going for a rustic, golden look. Cover the table in a festive brown tablecloth with fall accents and colors. Placing a twig runner down the middle of the table adds a touch of earthiness. Use brilliant gold plates, bowls, and serving platters. In the center of the table, on the runner, arrange an orange bouquet. Scatter mini wine glass candles attractively around the table.

Elegant and formal stemware with gold rims adds sophistication. Place napkins, held with leaf shaped napkin rings, on each plate. Light as many candles as you own in order to create an inviting glow. Attaching a fall harvest wreath to the front door sets the tone and mood of the party from the moment guests arrive.

Now that you know how I would decorate, how would you dress your table for a fall dinner?

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To salute fall's arrival, I will make a big pitcher of a signature cocktail for my fall dinner party. The cocktail, an orange tequila concoction, has the gorgeous color of an autumn sunset. Make the cocktail an hour or two before the party starts. When guests arrive all you have to do is shake over ice and strain into the prepared champagne flutes.

Get several bottles of the same wine — one white and one red — to pair with dinner. When pairing wine with roast chicken, pay attention to the chicken's seasonings — in my case it's lots of fresh herbs, so a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Barbera would suffice. A delicate and buttery Chardonnay is an excellent choice for a white. At dinner, pour guests a cool glass of water with orange slices and rosemary sprigs.

For the recipe to the orange tequila cocktail please, read more

Nothing says early fall more than apple pie. However, I want to surprise my fall dinner party guests, so instead of making classic apple pie or apple crisp, I'll make an apple buckle.

A buckle is a simple streusel topped cake similar to a dessert coffee cake. It is typically made with summer fruits, but this nontraditional version wonderfully showcases fall apples. It will pair perfectly with a dessert wine or a cup of just brewed coffee, so get the recipe now read more

To properly welcome the arrival of fall, I'm hosting a harvest themed dinner party. Everything about this dinner will be warm, cozy, and inviting. In terms of food, the evening will begin with goat cheese balls, marinated olives, crisp flatbreads, and toasted pumpkin seeds. These easy appetizers — all store bought except for the cheese balls — will be awaiting the guests arrival. A simple, but tasty, pear-spinach salad with mustard vinaigrette will be served before a classic roast chicken and baked sweet potato fries. To learn how to make these lush autumnal recipes for your friends and family, read more

Fall has sprung! I know that saying usually applies to spring, but I decided to use it for fall as well. In order to properly embrace the new season, I'm planning a fall themed dinner party. Everything is set in warm tones with a rustic, homey atmosphere. To get the party started on the correct foot, I'm making a rectangular invite with knots and falling leaves. To see how I made it, and to make an invite like this one in your very own home, read more