Last week we hosted our first dinner party at the new house. It was soooo nice to be able to have our friends over for a casual meal in the middle of the week. We've been accustomed to only being able to get together for dinner with our close friends after a plane ride, so it was great to be able to send out a text and say - "Wanna come over for dinner tonight? Casual... I'm thinking soup."
I do try to be pretty organized and prepared so that I can be relaxed, just as I want our friends to feel. I set out everything we'll need on a little table in my kitchen - bowls, spoons, napkins, water glasses, etc., so I'm not searching (or cleaning an extra spoon...) at the last minute.
I like to keep it really casual...
help yourself to some wine...
a big platter of cheese and things to snack on...
a big pot of soup on the stove...
lots of crusty bread...
...and a comforting Apple & Cranberry Crisp for dessert.
...with vanilla ice cream, of course.
Everyone said it was the perfect Fall meal - I'd have to agree. Stay tuned this week for the recipes :
Italian Beef & Vegetable Stew
Cranberry & Apple Crisp Recipe (updated!)
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