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Does the old adage "the more, the merrier" still apply if you're the cook? Depends on how--and how much--you like to entertain. Some of us envision with dread 15 people standing with cocktails in our living rooms, while others wonder if they can seat 12 for dinner by pulling a couple desk chairs up to the table.
Feeding a lot of people doesn't have to be difficult. With our tips and recipes, it can be downright fun, whether you're throwing a casual birthday party for adults, having a housewarming, or hosting a small wedding reception for a friend. Use our menus and recipes to ease the way, and don't forget to check out our professional advice on estimating quantities for larger groups.
Plan ahead, stay calm, expect to have a good time--and accept help. If the thought of cooking all that food by yourself is overwhelming, make one or two dishes--or prepare one or two of the hors d'oeuvres--and buy the rest so that you can relax and enjoy the many, many people you've invited to your house. As the late Laurie Colwin, that wonderful food writer, once said, "Unless you are that sort of person, don't drive yourself nuts."
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