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[quote=Anonymous]A fun drink is easy and makes things feel special. Just water in a nice pitcher with some cut-up fruit in it (lime slices, mint leaves, berries, etc.) could work. If your guests drink, sangria is nice, but I think it's good to have a different drink for kids and those who are pregnant, driving, etc.

Chips and salsa are super easy. Or potato chips and french onion dip might even be better because you can also put out some baby carrots and other cut-up veggies for people to dip. If it's hot out, put the dip container in a bowl with some ice to keep it cold.

You might want to buy a box of veggie burgers or some portabello mushrooms to grill if anyone doesn't eat chicken.

For dessert, I love those flag cakes where you bake a vanilla cake in a sheet pan and put whipped cream/cool whip and blueberries and sliced strawberries on it in the design of the flag. If you can offer something chocolate too (brownies? get a mix or buy some pre-made) that's a nice complement.

If someone brings food or wine or flowers, put them out--it doesn't really matter if it matches your meal plan.

People are going to be happy to have something to do, to not have to cook and clean themselves, and to hang out with you! They are not expecting Martha Stewart.

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