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[quote=Anonymous]I think you have to decide first whether you want to host or not. I can't tell if you want to learn how to host or just don't like doing it. If you don't like doing it, then don't do it. Nothing is wrong with not wanting to host.

1. Make it fun and easy. Get a catering company or food truck to come in. Taco cart, burger bar etc. 
2. Make it a potluck. Cover several dishes but delegate it out. 
3. Make pre-made look like homemade. I do this all the time and I love to cook but its not worth making every dish from scratch. The key is to dump it out of the plastic container into a nice dish and cover with plastic wrap the prior night. Costco is great for this. 
4. If you are going to cook focus on things that can be made ahead of time and taste good reheated or can be prepped and thrown into the oven before they come. I'm done cooking hours before anyone arrives so you don't have to worry about timing. 
5. Use the grill and go outdoors. You can prep and marinate everything the night before or a few hours before everyone arrives. Appoint another family member to be grill master.

Other tips-

1. Stock up farther in advance and just keep it in the garage or basement. Alcohol, sodas, etc.
2. Hiring a cleaning person to do dishes right after you eat. This keeps family members from being "helpful" by clogging your garbage disposal and leaves you with a clean kitchen. 
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