"Putting together a party doesn't have to be hard and it shouldn't. You can be thoughtful and organized in such a way that your guests don't know this effortless event was, in reality, well planned. When having a party, start with a menu like the fall one below, anchored by savory roasted salmon and surrounded by beautiful vegetables. Hosting a party is about so much more than just putting food on the table:"
"That way, instead of feeling a sense of impending doom, you're building the party prep into the natural flow of your day-to-day. Not every party needs to be planned a month ahead, and sometimes you're just entertaining on a whim. That's where the beauty of this guide shines. Whether you've got weeks (follow the timeline below) or a few hours (trim and condense the tasks), use this go-to checklist to keep things simple and stress-free."
Plan a gathering by starting with a seasonal fall menu anchored by savory roasted salmon and beautiful vegetables. Create an atmosphere where guests feel welcome, relaxed and ready to enjoy themselves, and make sure the host can also relax. Break party chores into a timeline of easy-to-accomplish tasks rather than cramming them into a few stressful days. Ask guests about dietary restrictions and confirm the guest list with reminders. Shop early for pantry staples and schedule perishable-item shopping closer to the event. When time is short, condense the timeline and focus on essentials to keep entertaining simple and stress-free.
Read at cooking.nytimes.com
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