I Hosted a STRESS FREE DINNER PARTY and You Can Too | recipes and step by step instructions

[@fresherica4402]

Okay gang, how are we feeling? Does this make you want to get out there and host? Are there any burning questions I didn't answer for ya? Lemme know!

[@RaeshmaByGrace]

Excellent! You are a great hostess. You are right that it’s not only about the food but also how relaxed and excited you are to serve & enjoy being the host.

[@kelsiannecoleman5248]

Love the host confidence you are giving us! Video request: I would LOVE to get a run through of your go to cook books for inspiration and ideas! I'm always in the market for new ones. Thanks!!

[@nadiagomes7629]

Great idea!

[@kelseyj9813]

THIS VIDEO IS SOOOOOO NEEDED!!!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!! Loving the idea that feeding people is a gift! What a great perspective!!

[@martina5296]

Lists and writing down step by step menus and when to make make everything less chaotic. Plus, that good old staple, time management. That one is a work in progress that not always is working. You have the best laid back attitude and ideas.

[@tiffanykolinski286]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@myshavikes6263]

This is a cool video. I really like how much you seem to give yourself grace in saying "I can't/don't want to do that part, I'll get that store bought". I am well known for doing too much and stressing myself out and am working on taking shortcuts and not thinking less of myself bc of that. Most ppl honestly won't even notice or care, and will appreciate all the effort you've already put in.

[@LauraleeBrown-vl3ur]

Wow Erica you have even calmed me down for a simple dinner party I am hosting this evening. Thanks for sharing your excellent insights relaxed manner. I hope it rubs off! 😜

[@Magnate1992]

Thanks. That was relaxing to even watch.

[@abd0gaz]

Great, simple and helpful! THANK YOU !

[@michellewalthall3228]

Great video. Very ambitious I always hope host inquire about dietary restrictions in advance or just forgo the nuts all together. I have an extremely severe tree nut allergy. Or I LOVE deconstructed style😊 Deconstruct those salads and let guest pick their items appropriately. It’s always a bummer when you have a severe allergy😊😊

[@emerie44]

Hosting is so stressful for me, but your pep talk totally put me at ease! You have such a gift 💗

[@fresherica4402]

ahhhhh Emerie this is exactly what I was going for, I'm beyond thrilled you feel this way!

[@xchorro]

ahhh it’s my dream to host an awesome dinner party with good friends in my one bedroom apartment 🤣🤣. some wine & goood food. i’d be more of the make everything guy tbh, i love to serve. i’m planning on going to culinary after i get my bachelors so this is my future career and life

[@amywinters1137]

Loved this video! I love the idea of hosting friends for dinner instead of going out to a crowded restaurant. One thing that gives me confidence is to pick a main that I’ve made before. Trying out a new recipe for a dinner party makes me too nervous.

[@fresherica4402]

YES! This is a great tip!!!!!

[@kirstybroderick2995]

I cannot wait to have a space I can host in! My teeny, tiny Japanese studio apartment (under 200 square feet) is crowded when I have one person over 😂. But one day I will live in a space where I can host.

[@fresherica4402]

One day! In the meantime, outside hosting is such a good option...maybe a little hanami picnic? :)

[@kaitlynreiss4664]

so glad you're back on youtube! you're awesome

[@fresherica4402]

🥺🥺🥺

[@Angel1a89]

This video is so nice! Thank you :) Can't wait to host my next dinner party!

[@MJM8715]

Great video! So many good tips - I love lists - so that was perfect!🤗

[@Thatsaritachick]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this video. It made the thought of hosting less stressful

[@fresherica4402]

yayyy that's the goal, I'm so glad :):)

[@kano5990]

So many useful tips, can't wait to try these out!

[@fresherica4402]

Sooo glad this was helpful, kate :)

[@TheZinderella]

I would definitely need some recipes ideas….. What can you recommend?

[@Sassyhound]

Your hair is Epic!

[@karir4743]

This was amazing!!!

[@monicahermanson7631]

Love this video! Post it’s on serving dishes is a game changer, I always forget and have to re-assess what goes where! 😂 Maybe a video that somewhat watches you/walks through the prep leading up to guest arrival…do adding onto this video just more in depth/in action vs tips/tricks ???

[@fresherica4402]

Oh man I'll need a camera crew to film something like that! maybe one day ;)

[@lawandagolder9046]

❤❤❤❤Thank you! 😊

[@karanailedit]

Love this!!! I literally want to recreate this exact menu 😛 it looks amazing

[@fresherica4402]

it was a hit! and really do-able :)

[@nadiagomes7629]

What an interesting video!!! You’re killing it Erica with your content!!! I loooove to host!!!!!! I’m the host in my group of friends. It’s something I love to organize. And your menu 👌🏻 i News to try those Dishes. I’m certain your friends were so happy to be hosted by you! ❤️

[@vanessab8203]

I'd love to know the amounts of chili pepper and honey for the Labne dish you made :) Also - buttered rice? Do you just add like a tablespoon of butter to the rice in the rice cooker? I saw you rinsed the rice first. Did you soak it at all?

[@kano5990]

LISTS ARE EVERYTHING

[@fresherica4402]

YOU KNOW THATS RIGHT!!!!!

[@gabrielaherrera3665]

Yes it's Thursday

[@fresherica4402]

Weeeee! Hope you liked this one!

[@DonnaDeeTube]

So cute but what about for people who aren't in high school

[@alannahknox4868]

do you have no joy in your life? what a weird comment?

[@futurenutrition]

🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

[@theot2117]

9o

[@jackcooper8150]

that's so rude whoever disliked her text message about dietary things. the person probably thought they were being funny but what if someone actually did have dietary restrictions like being a vegetarian and then felt uncomfortable to say.

[@fresherica4402]

Haha no worries, it wasn’t rude at all-We’re all good friends! The thumbs down was just meant to let me know that there were no new dietary restrictions, not to indicate anything negative about dietary restrictions in general haha!

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

👋 I have been really enjoying all of your videos! I’ll definitely have to give this a try. I love the presentation of your video. You make it look easy! 👍I also make cooking videos for KZbin. I love to learn from talented creators like you!🥒🍅🫑🥕🥬🧅🧄🥭🥮🧆🌮🥙🥗