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Does the idea of having guests drop in make you anxious? Maybe you worry about the perfect recipe to make for dinner, or whether your house is clean enough, or whether your kids will be well-behaved. But no more! It’s time to embrace the idea of the crappy dinner party. No cleaning, no fancy menus, no hostess gifts — this is a judgement-free meal where your friends and family can just get together and eat whatever food you have around the house. With a simple trip to the grocery store, or some foresight (read: your freezer), dinner parties can be fun again.

Here are 15 recipes that are perfect for your next crappy dinner party. They are mostly fuss-free, require little time and ingredients, and are kid-friendly.

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If you’re anything like me, you buy a package of paper plates for a specific occasion (say, a picnic in the park or a barbecue), and then find yourself with a lot of extras that lurk in the back of a cabinet for a long time. It’s time to break them out because there’s a lot more they can do in the kitchen.

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My 5-year-old daughter is currently on a month-long scrambled egg strike. She got tired of our regular morning scrambled eggs, but I still struggle to make sure she gets some protein to fuel her through the morning at school. Enter: scrambled tofu, the quick and easy alternative to scrambled eggs. Scrambled tofu has a similar texture to scrambled eggs, is just as versatile, and is infinitely customizable. With five ingredients and four simple steps, you can have a tofu scramble even on the busiest weekdays.

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A while back, Sheela made the argument that four whisks are better than one. I couldn’t agree with her more. Not only is this our go-to tool for mixing eggs and stirring together vinaigrettes, but it also can be used in place of a variety of specialty tools and appliances.

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Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean we’re not still leaning on no-cook meals. Utilizing a wide variety of fresh and pantry ingredients, along with some store-bought shortcuts, these meals are the solution for an easier dinner party. Here are seven smart ideas.

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Need a dinner recipe that’s sure to get everyone to the table? We’re calling on a homemade ranch to get the job done. In 15 minutes you’ll have a fresh home-cooked meal so good you might even call it a miracle.

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