“Dinner party” doesn’t really apply to what happens at my house.
We invite a few people over, then my husband goes behind my back and invites everyone in his phone book, and the ones that decide to come usually bring someone with them as well.
So, whenever I have a “dinner party”, I make:
“Appetizers” aka, the stuff on the table for people to nosh on all day:
Vegan chili – a very hearty five-bean chili with lots of veggies. It’s awesome with bread and cheese (I’m so not vegan! ^_^)
Sausage balls – a heart attack with mustard on top. A huge hit
a relish tray or three
Spinach/artichoke dip w/ pumpernickel bread
Mains:
Usually something grillable. Chicken leg quarters, steak, burgers, bratwurst, etc. Most of the time, a little of all of that.
Corn on the cob
pasta salad
greens salad
Dessert:
Chocolate fondue, with all manner of berries, pineapple, grapes, pretzels, cake, etc. to dip.
Whatever I’ve been in the mood to try for a while.
Beverages:
Lots of beer.
Floral Punch – a wine-based punch with edible flowers. The girls generally get a kick out of it.
Whomever stays to the “end of the night” gets to partake in the traditional Irish Coffee.
The ones too hammered to drive home get my famous Breakfast Casserole in the morning – that comes with its own cardiovascular warning label. ^_^