There is no place like home... so let's accentuate casual comfort for the most enjoyable home-style get together. We have you covered for dinner so you can create the most memorable experience.

Home style comfort is different for everyone - so keep it casual and in sync with what "you" consider your most comfy everyday setting. Invite your friends and family for a casual get-together. No special occasions necessary - just getting together for a great time. Play your favorite music and feel free to sing-along as you set the stage. Keep the décor down-to-earth - use what you've got. Consider a colander as a fruit bowl or a collage of different serving bowls. Pick a batch of flowers from your yard. Sprinkle here and there... as part of the fruit ensemble or napkin decoration. Have fun with it. No rules. Use casual silverware and everyday glasses. Consider cloth napkins for the most traditional home-style setting. Consider place mats, or get creative and use decorative cloth napkins as mats instead. They don't even have to match. Be creative. No scented candles - fill your home with the aroma of delicious home-style Contessa meals. Add your favorite side appetizers to the table - olives, pickles, pickled artichokes, assorted fruit and/or assorted cheeses to compliment the meal - pick one, two, all - use what you have - offer what is 'favorite' to your group. Start with a simple green salad tossed in blue cheese dressing. Top with croutons and a dash of cracked pepper for taste and presentation. Choose your favorite Contessa convenience meals with home-style influence, prepare in 12 minutes or less! and plate the varieties family style for all to enjoy... consider the Burgundy Beef Stew, Chicken Cacciatore or Seafood Veracruz. Complement with fresh bread rolls. Serve fresh lemonade with a lemon twist. Be prepared with some funny anecdotes, memories to share or heart-felt toasts! For dessert, serve your favorite ice cream. Or, for group-fun, consider do-it-yourself milk-shakes for everyone, and follow up with your favorite movie(s).

Forget the reservations. Enjoy quality time right at home. Contessa has you covered for dinner - all you have to do is set the stage. Location, location, location! Think outside of the box on where to dine... Patio, dining room, poolside, a special table in an unassuming area... Create the scene! Make it your day-out at home. Invite your other half, or consider doing something special for Mom, Dad, your brother or sister, or your best friend. Make it quality time with someone special. Play what is "favorite" to you and your guest. Use a table cloth and cloth napkins. Enjoy your fine china - who are you saving it for? Pay attention to the little things... pick some flowers from your yard and decorate the table with it. No scented candles - protect the delicious aroma of your Contessa home-style meal. Start with a simple salad topped with your favorite dressing, croutons and cracked pepper. Complement your meal with fresh bread, rolls or crisp baguette. Use your formal stemware and enjoy your favorite wine. Consider a Chardonnay with seafood or a Merlot with beef. Choose from several Contessa convenience meals with home-style influence, prepare in 12 minutes or less and plate perfectly for two. Consider the Beef Goulash or Seafood Veracruz. Offer hot tea or coffee as an option, ice cream or an assortment of your favorite fruits/desserts. Don't go anywhere yet! Enjoy the rest of your afternoon or evening over wine and great conversation. Moments like these are what great memories are made of.