DINNER PARTY FOR 6 UNDER $100

I hosted my first dinner party at our new home this past weekend and composed the perfect menu full of simple recipes on a budget. Each part of the meal was restaurant quality, leaving all of our guests asking for the recipe! Make sure to see a clip of the dinner party prep and final product on my Instagram.

Below is a break down of each component

of the dinner party menu with a GROCERY LIST at the end for you to easily accomplish this delicious set up! Recipes will be posted in my upcoming blogs and on my Instagram and TikTok.

Recipe 1: Spicy Italian Sundried Pasta

Ingredients:

• Heavy Cream (1 pint)Estimated price: $2.99

• Pasta (1 lb, any pasta of choice)Estimated price: $1.29

• Hot Italian Sausage (1 lb)Estimated price: $4.99

• Sundried Tomatoes (8 oz jar)Estimated price: $3.99

• Parmesan Cheese (8 oz)Estimated price: $4.99

Subtotal for Recipe 1: $18.25

Recipe 2: Banana Bread Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Ingredients: (these ingredients will last for multiple uses)

• Heavy Cream (1 pint, already listed in Recipe 1)Price: $2.99

• Half and Half (1 pint)Estimated price: $2.49

• Sugar (4 lb bag)Estimated price: $2.69

• Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste (1 tbsp)Estimated price: $4.99 for a 4 oz bottle

• Banana Bread Ingredients:

  • Bananas (3)Estimated price: $0.99

  • Coconut Oil (14 oz jar)Estimated price: $4.99

  • Maple Syrup (8.45 oz)Estimated price: $5.49

  • Chocolate Chips (12 oz)Estimated price: $3.29

Subtotal for Recipe 2: $24.44

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Appetizer: Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Balsamic, Burrata Cheese

Ingredients:

• Heirloom Tomatoes (1 pint)Estimated price: $3.99

• Fresh Basil (small bunch)Estimated price: $1.99

• Balsamic Vinegar (8.5 oz)Estimated price: $3.49

• Burrata Cheese (8 oz)Estimated price: $5.99

Subtotal for Appetizer: $15.46

House Salad

Ingredients:

• Gem Lettuce (1 head)Estimated price: $2.49

• Homemade Dressing Ingredients (AC vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic cloves, dijon mustardEstimated cost for dressing ingredients (if buying fresh supplies): $3.50 (estimate)

• Rosemary Croutons (1 bag)Estimated price: $2.49

Subtotal for House Salad: $8.48

Lemons and Limes (for drink garnishes)

• Lemons (2)Estimated price: $1.29

• Limes (2)Estimated price: $1.29

Subtotal for Garnishes: $2.58

Total Estimated Cost for All Ingredients:

• Recipe 1: $18.25

• Recipe 2: $24.44

• Appetizer: $15.46

• House Salad: $8.48

• Garnishes: $2.58

• Bananas (3): -$0.30 (adjusted price)

The total comes to $69.91 allowing you to spend some money on fresh flowers for decor!

Trader Joe's Grocery List:

Produce

• Heirloom Tomatoes (1 pint)

• Fresh Basil (small bunch)

• Bananas (3)

• Gem Lettuce (1 head)

• Lemons (2)

• Limes (2)

Fridge

• Heavy Cream (1 pint)

• Half and Half (1 pint)

• Hot Italian Sausage (1 lb)

• Parmesan Cheese (8 oz)

• Burrata Cheese (8 oz)

Aisle

• Pasta (1 lb)

• Sundried Tomatoes (8 oz jar)

• Sugar (4 lb bag)

• Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste (4 oz)

• Coconut Oil (14 oz)

• Maple Syrup (8.45 oz)

• Chocolate Chips (12 oz)

• Balsamic Vinegar (8.5 oz)

• Rosemary Croutons (1 bag)

Assumed Household Staples

• Apple cider vinegar

• EVOO

• Soy sauce

• Garlic cloves

• Dijon mustard

• Honey

• Baking powder

• Baking soda