Dinner parties used to be trendy in the 1970s and 1980s. However, with the boom of the hectic office lifestyle, more and more households have shied away from entertaining guests. It’s only recently that we’ve rediscovered our love with entertaining. Inviting friends over for a meal and a chat is gaining in popularity. However, in practice, we sometimes fail to create a healthy and happy feeling of togetherness during our dinner parties. And with the bikini months looming at the horizon, you can’t afford to invite everyone for a pizza and a beer. You want to consider health-friendly options that keep everyone entertained!
Plan Ahead
Nobody likes planning. When it comes to seeing your friends, you may want to inject a little bit of spontaneity. But, the truth is that when you’re having guests, you can’t be too spontaneous about your dinner. You need to plan if you want to stick to your healthy and happy dinner party resolutions. You can use the group chat on Facebook to invite at random and order a pizza when everybody’s here. Select who you want to ask so that you can plan what to cook. While it might sound dull, the better prepared you are, the quicker you’ll be to get ready. As a rule of the thumb, you should give yourself and your guests at least a handful of days notice. This will provide you with plenty of time to pick a recipe or even share the work with your guests – someone can offer to bring a dessert, for instance.
Find Healthy Alternatives to Chips
Let’s be honest. It doesn’t matter when you tell your guests to arrive. You’ll always get some early guests who ring your doorbell long before the party begins and some latecomers who got stuck in traffic on the way to you. So you have to plan not only for your dinner but also for nibbles to keep everyone satisfied until they’re ready to eat. Don’t place bowls of salted peanuts and chips, as these can be filling and greasy. Instead, have a look for a simple but healthy substitute, such as this hummus recipe from Nomads Marketplace. Add some fresh carrots cucumbers and celery sticks to dunk in, and everyone will wait happily.
Everyone loves a good game
How many bottles of wine should you buy? It’s always a tricky question, and in the end, most guests tend to drink too much. Unfortunately, drinking and snacking is part of a typical response when everyone sits at the table for a chat. You can take your guests’ minds away from nibbling after dinner by playing games.
Board games can not only let you connect, but also provide for a great relaxing and entertaining evening. You’re never too old to play! And most guests will welcome the exciting change. As a rule of the thumb, you should keep your dinner parties small so that everyone can have a go and talk freely. And you’ll find yourself having a lot more fun than you would otherwise!
