

This is simple dining and entertaining at its best.

Plus, it gives the host peace of mind and the freedom to mix and mingle with her company. Encourage your guests to get creative!Ī self-serve food station is one of the easiest, and most engaging, party ideas at home. Set out bowls of fixings like chopped tomatoes, crispy bacon bits, pickled or fresh jalapeños, pepperoni slices, roasted broccoli, chives, sautéed mushrooms, and more. Keep things simple by serving the mac and cheese with a green salad and steamed vegetables, or take this entertaining idea to the next level by setting up a “make your own” mac and cheese bar. You can even make this scrumptiously cheesy concoction ahead of time and pop it into the oven just before your guests arrive. (Pro tip: if your guests aren’t into blue cheese, you can swap it for extra shredded mozzarella and cheddar.) Featuring four cheeses - mozzarella, cheddar, crumbled blue, and Parmesan - and a toasty breadcrumb topping, this baked pasta is one of our best-ever party dishes for feeding a crowd or simply hosting a small group of friends at home. You’ll want to add this knockout recipe to your party ideas Pinterest board ASAP. We believe everyone - especially the host - should have fun at any party! That’s why we’re fans of simple dining and entertaining with easy, crowd-pleasing bites made for big casserole dishes, like our Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese. While she tends to the stove, conversation is just beyond earshot and there’s no asking a crowd of guests, “What did I miss?” after the punchline has come and gone. But your host can experience serious FOMO if she’s stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is laughing and living it up in another room. Entertaining friends at home gives everyone a chance to enjoy each other’s company in a cozy, relaxed setting without all the fuss and pressure of public settings like a restaurant or bar.
