The financial circumstances many of us find ourselves emerged in mean that going out for expensive meals is no longer something we get to do often. Consider the cost of Christmas on top of it and it's difficult to justify much dining out between now and January. That's just one of the reasons why staying at home to socialise is becoming more and more popular. Here are 10 steps to hosting a fantastic festive dinner party.
1. Step one is all about who you want to invite. It may be another couple, all the girls, or even all the fellas.
2. Next, you'll need to set a date. Speak to the people you want to invite and make sure they can do the date you have in mind. Once everyone's on board, you can confirm the date.
3. Next, you'll need to think about what you want to cook. The dietary preferences of your guests may dictate this, but equally, it's your dinner party, so make sure you choose something that you want to do.
4. If you're not overly experienced in the kitchen, you may want to ask friends or family for cooking tips. Alternatively, you may prefer to consult a recipe book for step-by-step instructions.
5. Where in doubt, it's best to choose a meal that you've cooked before. So if you have found a recipe you want to try, why not do a practice run the week before.
6. One way to help your meal go well is to make sure you buy good ingredients. For things like meat or fish, it's best to spend a bit more money and get quality produce.
7. You'll also want to make sure you have the right wine to go with the meal. This may be something you ask one of the guests to bring, otherwise, do a little research to find out what complements your dish.
8. One thing that can let your cooking down is cookware, so make sure you have a quality set. If you need a new pan or even a whole new cookware set, maybe now is the time to invest.
9. Don't forget the dessert. If done well, this can save or enhance any meal; if done badly, it can leave the wrong taste in people's mouth - both literally and figuratively.
10. Give yourself plenty of time on the day to prepare everything. The last thing you want is to feel stressed during the cooking part, as that's where it might go wrong.
So, hopefully you're now ready to plan your evening. If you do need a new cookware set or just some kitchen pans or pots, maybe now is the ideal time to replace what you have.
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