The Dinner Party on a Budget
Dinner parties are not just for the people who can afford veal and lobster most nights of the week. And, they are not just for those who have a large grocery budget. One of the easiest things to do if you are looking to entertain is to throw a dinner party on a budget.
When working on a budget, you will have a smaller list of ingredients to choose from. For example, you may be forced to choose from steak or chicken, instead of anything under the sun. Smaller parties are also easier to manage and to plan for.
The first thing to do is to make sure the guest list is complete. Do you have enough space for everyone? Are the people you invite likely to come? You don't want to invite ten people and only have three show up especially when you buy enough food for ten.
When you make your guest list out, make sure you have enough room to accommodate them as well as the budget to feed them. It's true that the less people you have, the better food you can purchase. But at the same time, you need to consider what is more important to you for your party; a well rounded guest list or a gourmet meal.
After you have the guest list managed, search for a menu that you can work with. Buying frozen appetizers can look expensive, but they are usually cheaper than buying the ingredients to make them yourself.
Try to keep the courses set to three as a maximum. An appetizer, main course and dessert are the only things you really need, and dessert can be as simple as a sweet cocktail.
Look for a main dish that is liked by everyone but still a decent price. This way you keep everyone pleased as well on budget.
Contents
The Dinner Party on a Budget
How To Be Ready For Drop-In Entertaining
How to Have a Successful Pot-Luck Dinner
Christmas Baking With Kids
How to Turn Any Dish Into a Diet Friendly Dish
What Makes A Great Gourmet Coffee?
Make Any Drink More Festive
Ideal Cocktails For Brunch
Making a Kid Friendly Dinner Party
Quick and Simple Main Dishes Using Chicken
The Art Of A South Western Burrito
Beef Bourguignon: the Old Favorite That is Making a Comeback!
Unique Dinner Party Themes
Tips For Christmas Cooking
Vegan Alternative Main Dishes
How To Keep a Well Stocked Bar
