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At Expert Hostess, we have tested, adjusted and presented the best recipes, decor and product ideas with matching themes to help create the perfect menu for each of your special celebrations.  Find your new favorite recipes, product and decor ideas here...

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Summer BBQ Menu
Worth Celebrating

A few themes we love...
Bruschetta Party

Bruschetta Party

Give your guests the ability to choose their own favorite flavor combinations with a bruschetta party...

Anniversary

Anniversary

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY...
to create the perfect
50th Wedding Anniversary...

Wedding Shower

Wedding Shower

A brilliant way to start a new life...

A few products we recommend...
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Hostess Gifts

Headed to a party?  We have found some fun hostess gift ideas to spare you time.

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Kitchen Gadgets

Stock up on new kitchen gadgets that will make your party prep easier than ever.

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Dinnerware

Take a look at some of our recommendations for coordinating plates, napkins, tablecloths and glassware. 

A few delicious dishes to try...
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Harvest Cherry Pie

The flaky, buttery crust on this pie envelopes a homemade cherry filling that is accented with hints of almond, cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Non-Alcoholic Champagne

Champagne was formerly associated with royalty, and is now thought of as the traditional drink for celebrations.

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Berry & Cream

 French Toast

French toast is elevated (literally) when it is stuffed with a sweetened cream cheese mixture and fresh berries.

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Themed Gatherings

From a Luau to Movie Night, Fondue to Bruschetta and so much more, we have you covered with fun ways to gather your favorite pals together.

Find a fabulous new recipe for your next dinner party...

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Dessert

Satisfy their cravings for something sweet with one of our favorite dessert recipes...

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Main Dishes

The Heart of your dinner party is waiting for you here...

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Drinks

Quench their thirst with these delectable concoctions... 

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Salads

Add flavor to your dinner party with a colorful salad...

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Side Dishes

Side dishes dress up main dishes with color, flavor and texture.  Find your favorites here...

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Soups

Warm any evening with the comfort of a savory soup...

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Barbeque Season

How to avoid a BBQ disaster this summer

Our fav products to make any of your celebrations easier...

May contain affiliate links...

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Glass Dispenser

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Mini Cupcake Pan

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Countertop Ice Maker

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Heavy Duty Tablecloths

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Ice Cream Maker

Our favorite product categories for creating beautiful celebrations...

Find a new favorite theme and menu inspiration for your next gathering:

Add a recipe that compliments your party theme:

Items worth celebrating...

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Kitchen Knife Sharpener

Kitchen Knife Sharpener

Kitchen knives don't stay sharp forever and this inexpensive sharpener can renew dull knives hiding in the back of kitchen drawers. The easy to hold handle keeps the sharpener in place while using.

Designer Japanese Bowls

Designer Japanese Bowls

Having some nice bowls makes any occasion special. These Japanese-style bowls are neutral with their blue and white color scheme, and can be used for formal or casual occasions.

Microwave Popcorn Popper

Microwave Popcorn Popper

The healthy and fast way to make popcorn in the microwave. Throw in some popcorn seasonings and this becomes a great gift!

Eucalyptus Garland

Eucalyptus Garland

When decorating for the majority of our events, we almost always bring our eucalyptus garland. These look great framed around pictures, on a table with a lantern, draped over an archway entrance or even with added flowers.

Round Tart Pan with Removable Bottom 9.5"

Round Tart Pan with Removable Bottom 9.5"

Carbon Steel is the secret to an even heat that creates the perfectly cooked, fancy desserts like pies and tarts, quiche, and sweet bread. This pan is non-stick with a hard silicone coating which does not contain Teflon, PTFE & PFOA.

Electric Knife

Electric Knife

We aren’t sure how we lived without one of these for so long, we just know we wouldn’t want to live without it again. Quickly slices meats, baguettes, and anything else that needs slicing.

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