Crackers with cheese swirls on top, vegetable plates with dip, and fruit plates with dip are great party pleasers. A cheese and meat with crackers tray is also a popular starter food. Set out several kinds of chips, pretzels, and dips to let your guests munch on.

If you want something hearty to feed your guests, for an easy meal, make a pot of Chili and serve it with crackers, sour cream, onions, and cheese on the side. This is great for a wintertime get together or for football game parties. Use a Crockpot to make meatballs, barbeque beef, or ham and bean soup these are also party favorites. Make a buffet table for larger get together, with crock pots of all of these foods, add a meat, cheese, and bread tray for cold sandwiches, and make sure you have the condiments.

If your dinner is a formal event make an easy soup or salad to serve first, and then serve made to order steaks, with twice baked potatoes and a vegetable. Shrimp is also wonderful for an appetizer. Dessert can be as easy as a cup of warm chocolate pudding served with a dollop of whipped cream.

If are throwing a kid's party you can use everyday foods to make a party feast. Kids love anything downsized like small burgers or hotdogs. Serve some chips and they will be happy. For dessert make some large cookies and decorate with funny faces using frosting and candy; a sure crowd pleaser