{"product_id":"2940015970104","title":"Your Kitchen Guide eBook - Good Food and Drink Ideas - Tips For Christmas Cooking and Vegan Alternative Main Dishes ....","description":"The Dinner Party on a Budget\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDinner parties are not just for the people who can afford veal and lobster most nights of the week. And, they are not just for those who have a large grocery budget. One of the easiest things to do if you are looking to entertain is to throw a dinner party on a budget.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen working on a budget, you will have a smaller list of ingredients to choose from. For example, you may be forced to choose from steak or chicken, instead of anything under the sun. Smaller parties are also easier to manage and to plan for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first thing to do is to make sure the guest list is complete. Do you have enough space for everyone? Are the people you invite likely to come? You don't want to invite ten people and only have three show up especially when you buy enough food for ten. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you make your guest list out, make sure you have enough room to accommodate them as well as the budget to feed them. It's true that the less people you have, the better food you can purchase. But at the same time, you need to consider what is more important to you for your party; a well rounded guest list or a gourmet meal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter you have the guest list managed, search for a menu that you can work with. Buying frozen appetizers can look expensive, but they are usually cheaper than buying the ingredients to make them yourself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTry to keep the courses set to three as a maximum. An appetizer, main course and dessert are the only things you really need, and dessert can be as simple as a sweet cocktail. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook for a main dish that is liked by everyone but still a decent price. This way you keep everyone pleased as well on budget. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dinner Party on a Budget\u003cbr\u003eHow To Be Ready For Drop-In Entertaining\u003cbr\u003eHow to Have a Successful Pot-Luck Dinner\u003cbr\u003eChristmas Baking With Kids\u003cbr\u003eHow to Turn Any Dish Into a Diet Friendly Dish\u003cbr\u003eWhat Makes A Great Gourmet Coffee?\u003cbr\u003eMake Any Drink More Festive\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Cocktails For Brunch\u003cbr\u003eMaking a Kid Friendly Dinner Party\u003cbr\u003eQuick and Simple Main Dishes Using Chicken\u003cbr\u003eThe Art Of A South Western Burrito\u003cbr\u003eBeef Bourguignon: the Old Favorite That is Making a Comeback!\u003cbr\u003eUnique Dinner Party Themes\u003cbr\u003eTips For Christmas Cooking\u003cbr\u003eVegan Alternative Main Dishes\u003cbr\u003eHow To Keep a Well Stocked Bar","brand":"colin lian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081059909872,"sku":"2940015970104","price":1.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940015970104_p0.jpg?v=1763627239","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940015970104","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}