How to Plan a Dinner for Four
Create a delicious meal for four with these tips. Set aside a special date; keep it simple and then sit back end enjoy with your guests. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Decide on a food type for your dinner, such as Italian, Chinese or Indian food. Mexican food is good too because it's easy to stretch it for a lot of people.
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Make a list of all the things you need so that you don't forget anything. You don't want to rush out in the middle of cooking. Check your recipes before you go. Always buy for five people even though you're only having four people over. Better safe than sorry.
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Pick food from the different food groups. Try to include meat, vegetables, bread and salad with your meal.
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Buy vegetables the day before the dinner to ensure freshness. Buy bread the day of the meal. Prepare as much ahead of time as you can.
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Serve appetizers and drinks before dinner. Pick a wine that goes with the meal. Ask someone at your local wine store if you aren't sure what to serve. Remember to have at least four matching wine glasses.
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Prepare a dessert a few days ahead of time. Make something that you can keep it in the freezer or fridge. Take it out before the meal and pop it in the oven if it needs heating. Again, make at least enough for five people.
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Set the table before your guest arrive. Clean the house and prepare any salad or finger food. Then sit back and relax when your guests arrive.
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Tips & Warnings
Make reservations or order out if you don't want to do the cooking.
Check for food allergies and ask if anyone is a vegetarian.
