One of the most common hosting missteps I see — over and over again — is serving way too much food. And listen… I love leftovers as much as anyone, but no one wants to be eating the same dinner for three days straight.
When you’re hosting a dinner party, it’s important to remember that your recipes already account for the number of guests you’re serving. You don’t need to double anything “just in case.”
My recipes are written to serve 8 guests, which makes them easy to scale. If you’re serving four, it’s easy to cut in half. If you’re serving six, go ahead and make the recipe that serves 8 — you’ll have just enough for seconds without drowning in extras.
And here’s the thing to keep in mind:
✨ This is not the only meal your guests will eat that day.
✨ You are not responsible for feeding them like it’s Thanksgiving.
✨ They don’t expect — or need — bottomless food options.
Serve what you planned, trust the recipe, and don’t create extra work for yourself. Hosting should be joyful… not exhausting.
Trust the process — you’ll have enough food. I promise!
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Colleen 🥂
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