Times are tough, and Thanksgiving 2020 could be a challenging one for many of us. That being said, we have some ideas for how to adapt and still connect with each other this Thanksgiving, even in less than ideal circumstances. Please join us in thinking outside the box to celebrate Thanksgiving this year! For age-specific…
Category: Holidays
Thanksgiving may look different this year. Change up your traditions!
Remember what a holiday dinner was like sitting at the kids’ table? Mashed potato mountains, corny jokes, and an extra helping of dessert. Fun, right? Holidays may look different for some families this year. Less people gathered around the table and more connected by Zoom. This year, everyone has a seat at the kids’ table with…
How to Have a Spooktacular Halloween 2020
We’re here to tell you that Halloween 2020 isn’t canceled! It’ll be different, yes, but it doesn’t have to be a bore. If your city is in full-on restriction mode, or your family is opting to be extra careful and won’t be partaking in traditional Halloween parties or trick-or-treating this year, we’ve got plenty of…
April Holidays at Home
All of a sudden it’s April, and that means that Easter and Passover are fast approaching! Where’d the time go?! If you’re like us, it probably flew by while you were adjusting to home schooling (still adjusting, for the record), working from home at the same time, and all the while keeping that local news…
Love is in the Air…and Around the Dinner Table!
February is the month that, thanks to Valentine’s Day, is synonymous with love, affection, and date nights. Although there are differing opinions about this holiday, even those of you who believe that Valentine’s Day is a frivolity created by greeting card companies can agree on this: it never hurts to show a little extra love…
Thinking Outside the New Year’s Resolution Box
Here’s a fresh perspective to help give you some fun alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions.
‘Tis the Season to Give Family Dinners
At Dream Dinners, we want to help make your holiday gift-giving a little bit easier! We’ve come up with some creative ways to give the gift of Dream Dinners this holiday, so you can check gift giving off your to-do list.
Getting Ready for Thanksgiving Dinner
Preparing a turkey, side dishes, and desserts with just one oven can be a challenge, so we’ve put together a helpful cooking timeline for your Thanksgiving dinner. Work ahead by completing the following tasks a day or two before the big meal: Set the table, including plates, glasses, silverware, decorations, and name cards. Arrange any…
Dream Dinners Wine Pairings for Festive Gatherings
Holiday Entertaining, Made Easy The busy holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the opportunity for dinner parties with friends and family. Between our November and December menus and the plentiful offerings from our Sides & Sweets Freezer, we have everything you need to self-cater a memorable, stress-free holiday party. For further ease…
Dream Dinners 2019 Mother’s Day Contest Winners
We’re excited to announce that we have six amazing women who are the lucky winners of our recent Mother’s Day contest! The moms who were nominated win, as well as the people who were sweet enough to nominate them. Thank you to everyone who entered. You warmed our hearts and inspired us with stories of…
Hosting a holiday dinner doesn’t need to be stressful
Dinners with family have been our company’s focus for 15 years now; however, entertaining was a focus for our company’s founder for many years before 2002, during Stephanie Allen’s pre-Dream Dinners life as a caterer. Even today, Stephanie is the “the hostess with the mostest.” She invites groups to enjoy at her home and before…
Bruschetta Chicken Skewers
From weeknight dinner to holiday appetizer in a flash. We’ve learned a few tricks to turn Dream Dinners into dream appetizers during the busy holiday season. Founder Stephanie Allen loves to entertain, so she is always looking for fun ways to remix our recipes into appetizers when the holidays roll around.