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[quote=Anonymous]Frankly, having been the host, I would stress less on the menu, but in making sure everything goes smoothly.  Make sure that the table is set and the serving trays/platters are all ready to go exactly when needed.  Make sure that the evening starts on time and that there are appetizers and drinks before dinner.  Make sure that everything comes out smoothly and you don't have people waiting 45 minutes for dinner.  So, do the planning.  And if you plan early, make sure to leave windows where you can actually spend some time socializing and aren't locked in the kitchen cooking while others are standing around waiting or bugging you "What can I do to help?"  I like to keep small easy tasks on a list for those people so that they can feel helpful.  Everything from moving gravy from the saucepan to the gravy boat and putting it on the table, to putting out butter for the rolls, or please fill the water pitcher and then fill the water glasses.

Organization will make it feel much more successful than a gourmet menu.[/quote]

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