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Martha Stewart's Simple Tip For Hosting A Stress-Free Dinner Party By Javaria Akbar Sept. 20, 2025 12:39 pm EST

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Preparing and serving a three-course meal to even the closest of friends can stir up a whirlpool of anxiety in the solar plexus. Fortunately, cookbook queen Martha Stewart has a simple tip for hosting a stress-free dinner party: preparing as much as you can in advance.

In an episode of " On Air with Ryan Seacrest ", where she shared her top hosting tips, the TV star advised having "a lot prepared ahead of time. I think most of our mistakes are that we're trying to do everything at the last minute. It's better to have stuff to serve that's been prepared a little bit before the guests get there."

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