I Hosted a STRESS FREE DINNER PARTY and You Can Too | recipes and step by step instructions

Let's talk about dinner parties and how to host them! This week, I'm taking you along with me as a plan, prep, and execute a stress-free dinner party. You can think of this as a little hosting 101, all about how to host an epic dinner party that feels easy, festive, and fun.

// THE MENU
Apps: a really basic store-bought cheese plate
Brothy Beans
Harissa Chicken Thighs
Pesto Tahini Cucumber Salad
Shredded Iceberg Salad
Buttered Rice
Store-Bought Pita
Dessert: Store-bought Halva and Sliced Sumo Oranges over Date-Sweetened Yogurt

// THE LOOSE RECIPES
- For the Chicken - all to taste, whisk together harissa, yogurt, balsamic, maple syrup, curry powder, and salt. Marinate boneless, skinless chicken thighs at least 1 hour but up to overnight. Broil 15 minutes per side.
- For the Iceberg Salad - Shred and top with Italian dressing of choice.

// MEAL PREP CLASSES & RESOURCES

// STAY IN TOUCH

// THE THINGS I'M USING

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[fresherica]

Okay gang, how are we feeling? Does this make you want to get out there and host? Are there any burning questions I didn't answer for ya? Lemme know!

[kelseyj]

THIS VIDEO IS NEEDED!!!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!! Loving the idea that feeding people is a gift! What a great perspective!!

[kelsiannecoleman]

Love the host confidence you are giving us! Video request: I would LOVE to get a run through of your go to cook books for inspiration and ideas! I'm always in the market for new ones. Thanks!!

[RaeshmaByGrace]

Excellent! You are a great hostess. You are right that it’s not only about the food but also how relaxed and excited you are to serve & enjoy being the host.

[martina]

Lists and writing down step by step menus and when to make make everything less chaotic. Plus, that good old staple, time management. That one is a work in progress that not always is working.

You have the best laid back attitude and ideas.

[LauraleeBrown-vlur]

Wow Erica you have even calmed me down for a simple dinner party I am hosting this evening. Thanks for sharing your excellent insights relaxed manner. I hope it rubs off! 😜

[myshavikes]

This is a cool video. I really like how much you seem to give yourself grace in saying "I can't/don't want to do that part, I'll get that store bought". I am well known for doing too much and stressing myself out and am working on taking shortcuts and not thinking less of myself bc of that. Most ppl honestly won't even notice or care, and will appreciate all the effort you've already put in.

[Magnate]

Thanks. That was relaxing to even watch.

[amywinters]

Loved this video! I love the idea of hosting friends for dinner instead of going out to a crowded restaurant. One thing that gives me confidence is to pick a main that I’ve made before. Trying out a new recipe for a dinner party makes me too nervous.

[emerie]

Hosting is so stressful for me, but your pep talk totally put me at ease! You have such a gift 💗

[abdgaz]

Great, simple and helpful!
THANK YOU !

[xchorro]

ahhh it’s my dream to host an awesome dinner party with good friends in my one bedroom apartment 🤣🤣. some wine & goood food. i’d be more of the make everything guy tbh, i love to serve. i’m planning on going to culinary after i get my bachelors so this is my future career and life

[kaitlynreiss]

so glad you're back on youtube! you're awesome

[Angela]

This video is so nice! Thank you :) Can't wait to host my next dinner party!

[MJM]

Great video! So many good tips - I love lists - so that was perfect!🤗

[Saritababy]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this video. It made the thought of hosting less stressful

[karanailedit]

Love this!!! I literally want to recreate this exact menu 😛 it looks amazing

[kirstybroderick]

I cannot wait to have a space I can host in! My teeny, tiny Japanese studio apartment (under 200 square feet) is crowded when I have one person over 😂. But one day I will live in a space where I can host.

[monicahermanson]

Love this video! Post it’s on serving dishes is a game changer, I always forget and have to re-assess what goes where! 😂

Maybe a video that somewhat watches you/walks through the prep leading up to guest arrival…do adding onto this video just more in depth/in action vs tips/tricks ???

[nadiagomes]

What an interesting video!!! You’re killing it Erica with your content!!! I loooove to I’m the host in my group of friends. It’s something I love to organize. And your menu 👌🏻 i News to try those Dishes. I’m certain your friends were so happy to be hosted by you! ❤️