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Winter is the perfect time to throw a dinner party, but the reality of coming up with a menu can admittedly be daunting. With a little planning, though, you can be certain that the night will be a success. The secret? Don’t leave everything to the day of. Rather, in the week leading up to the party, figure out your menu, shop for ingredients, ensure you have enough dinnerware for all your guests, and prep any dishes that can be made ahead and reheated. Doing so will eliminate unnecessary stress and allow you to focus on what’s really important: enjoying the company of your nearest and dearest. To help inspire your next winter dinner party menu, we’ve gathered 32 of our favorite recipes for every part of your meal.

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During every dinner party, there’s that period of time when guests start to arrive, but the host is still finishing things up in the kitchen. The best remedy to this inevitable dinner party woe? A selection of delicious, snackable appetizers to keep guests entertained. Winter is the perfect time of year to lean into warm, cheesy options—like baked brie or a mortadella and provolone tart—but you also can’t go wrong with a classic dip like hummus.