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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would honestly love to host more people at my house, but I feel like I'm not a fun host.  I'm more relaxed out when I'm out.  I invite my friends out a lot but I am a stressed out host.  Any tips from the heavy hosters on how to make hosting more relaxed?  [/quote]

We host often and always have - so I think lots of experience is part of it.

1) Planning - we do easy meals, and have 1-2 'signature' meals that we're comfortable making. For example, I have hosted thanksgiving-type chicken dinners more times than I can remember; it is easy for me to throw together and serve without much thought (and really, really hard for me to screw up). BBQ-ing is easy, too. I am a big planner; by doing things that can be prepped/cooked ahead of time, you won't have much to do when guests arrive except for offer drinks and do a few finishing touches in the kitchen. And I am not shy about having my guests help (they usually offer anyways).

2) We keep the bar low. We throw the liquor & mixers out with an ice bucket; beer is in a cooler with ice or in the fridge; we don't get all 'martha stewart' with flowers or table settings or 'signature' drinks. Heck, we've hosted plenty of parties where people had to sit on the floor. Guests don't care as long as there is good company! (As long as they are not old. Older people need chairs.)

3) Remember that people are there to hang out with you and the other guests, not to judge your cuisine or decor or home. If the ice bucket runs empty or you F up one of the food dishes, so be it - you can always order pizza.
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