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Quick Tips for a Perfect Soiree

Take some of the stress out of entertaining with these 8 easy tips

  1. For an informal party, keep things simple. Purchase snacks like chips, salsa, nuts, cold cuts, bread and prepared salads.

  2. Before you go shopping, clean out your fridge to make room for all those prepared foods and make-ahead dishes.

  3. They're your friends — feed them right. Incorporate healthy dishes based on fruits, vegetables and grains.

  4. If you are serving buffet-style, then you'll want to plan a little crowd-control — spread things out on small platters with the meat pre-sliced.

  5. There's no need to foot the bill for the wine as well as the food. Make it a BYOB
    and ask your guests to bring wine, beer or soda.

  6. Set up clearly marked areas for trash.

  7. Have plenty of ice on hand.

  8. Set and dress your table(s) before the guests arrive.

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