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1 The Impromptu Dinner Party
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2 No Fail Impromptu Party Menu
Tips
3 Simple Tip: Turn Leftovers Into Dip
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4 Impromptu Dinner Party Plan #1
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5 What's Your Go-To Last-Minute Meal?
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6 How to Share Your Food Photos
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7 How to Share Your Food Photos
Have you cooked, eaten, or seen something amazing recently? Then share it with us! I hosted an impromptu girls' night where I made baked goat cheese, and I uploaded a picture to the community so I could share it with you. Want to be featured on YumSugar? You should do the same! We've got a group called Savory Sights, where you can upload mouthwatering images of foods and drinks you've made, Read more
Have you cooked, eaten, or seen something amazing recently? Then share it with us! I recently hosted a last-minute pizza party, and I uploaded a few pictures to the community so I could share it with you. Want to be featured on YumSugar? You should do the same! We've got a group called Savory Sights, where you can upload mouthwatering images of foods and drinks you've made, consumed, or just Read more
Last-minute dinner parties can be stressful, but can also be incredibly fun! Some of the best gatherings I've hosted have been spontaneous. The key, though, is not to overreach — trying to pull off an elaborate four-course meal at the last minute is definitely more stressful than fun! I like to keep a few dishes in my back pocket that are tried and true, crowd-pleasing, and that I know I can Read more
To encourage you to host more dinner parties, I'm starting a new series where I plan an impromptu dinner party and take you along for the ride! If you love to cook and get an itch to entertain, call up your friends and invite them to dinner tonight. With my tips, recipes, and ideas, you will find that a fabulous party can happen without hours and hours of planning. Start by choosing a location Read more
It's easy to make too much food when hosting a party. It happens to the best of us. You over estimate guests' hunger or people who rsvped don't show. If you don't want to spend the next week eating leftover enchiladas from your Mexican fiesta, or a surplus of goat cheese frittata from your Sunday brunch, simply turn the leftovers into dips to serve at a future date: Blend or process the Read more
I ended up throwing an impromptu dinner party last Wednesday. Instead of panicking, I took a deep breath, came up with an easy, manageable menu, and wrote out a grocery list. If you ever find yourself on the hosting end of an impromptu dinner party, be sure to check out my no fail planning tips. For appetizers make one dip (I made a quick Sun Dried Tomato Dip that involved no chopping) and round Read more
I've said this before and I'll say it again: I love dinner parties. I love intimate family dinners, elaborate planned meals with a group of select friends, and last night I was reminded of how much I love impromptu dinner parties. My mom ran into one of her best friends from college who asked us to come by her house for a quick drink. She lives in a beautiful house overlooking the bay and when we Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! There’s busy. Then there’s too busy. Busy is running from one appointment to the next. Too busy is running over someone on your way to the next appointment (physically, vehicularly, whatever). Busy is leaving your cell phone behind at the grocery store. Too busy is leaving your kid behind at the grocery store. And then Read more
Learn how to make Wolfgang Puck's famous smoked salmon pizza at home. Scream for these pretty peanut butter and chocolate popsicles! Food Network's stars weigh in on Fall's biggest food trends. How to host a dinner party when one guest is gluten-free. Skip the pricey packet at the store and make your own chicken cutlets at home. Throwing an impromptu dinner party? These 10 easy appetizers Read more
When it comes to cooking, there's nothing more rewarding than serving your friends and family at a party. Whether it be a dinner, baby shower, or birthday bash, crafting the perfect menu is crucial to an event's success. From your guests' dietary needs to the occasion to the season, there's a lot to consider when planning a menu. Don't be overwhelmed, I've got a handful of suggestions to keep in Read more
