Ladies get ready to bring out your inner fancy pants!
Dinner parties are the perfect way to express your creativity. There is nothing better than enjoying the company of close friends, in an intimate setting, and of course filling up on delicious food.
When planning the perfect dinner party it’s all about pleasing the five senses. Make the setting visually appealing by planning out the table setting color scheme and setting out some simple decorations. For example, a clear cylinder vase filled with those shells you picked up on your last vacation is the perfect centerpiece. Candles are also a great way to appeal to not only the eyes but give off a relaxing smell. Pick out a scent that creates a simple aroma, you don't want to overpower the smell of the food you're serving up. Subtle music playing in the background sets the mood for the entire evening. Please the sense of touch by creating comfortable seating and perhaps a pass from the table to a more comfortable location after dinner.
Of course the food is a big part of the night. It is important to choose a meal that excites you! For this dinner party, I wanted to try to match the Crispy Chicken Costoletta from Cheesecake Factory. I used the following recipe for Crispy Chicken Costoletta with Gouda Smashed Potatoes and it turned out exactly like it tastes in the restaurant! I paired the entree with warm sourdough bread, a nice summer salad (baby spinach, strawberries, raspberries, toasted almonds and raspberry vinaigrette) and Blackberry Acai Sorbet paired with a sugar cookie. Relax! I know what you're thinking… but trust me it’s not ask hard as it looks. It is good to have a balance of homemade and store bought food. As long as you pre prep it is easy to create wonderful meal.
Outfit: Dress- New York & CompanyApron- Crate & Barrel
The most important component of a dinner party is having wonderful company to share the meal with. Hopefully this inspired your creative side and you are pulling out your planner to schedule your first of many dinner parties!
(This is from this past summer. I recently made this for dinner for my family and once again it was a hit! Don't worry this isn't just a summer meal, it is a wonderful choice around the calendar.)
xx, Jackie
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