"Sometimes, when friends come over for dinner, I start planning by picking out the serving plates. This visual cue sets the rest in motion..."
"You need only one dish that will grab everyone's attention and make them go: Ooh! Think blackened sea bass, celebration rice or a roast lamb shoulder."
"Take care of the small stuff in advance. Marinate the meat, chop the vegetables, make sauces, toast nuts. Anything that can be done the day before should be."
"Skip the formality and put on a spread of shareable dishes, so people serve themselves. It's also helpful to choose a theme to pull everything together."
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