Hosting a buffet dinner really simplifies putting together a dinner party. But finding great buffet recipes and setting up the buffet table to make it both pretty and easy for your guests to use is a different story. It just isn't as simple as it seems.

Truth is, elegant, appealing buffet dinner parties can be a lot of work. And ending up with a blah buffet is all too easy-- you've probably been to several of them. But with the right buffet recipes (throw that old casserole recipe out the window), a little planning, and a touch of creativity, you can put together a buffet that your guests will rave over.

So welcome to Buffet Central! Here, you'll find:

• Creative buffet table set-up & decorating ideas
• Practical tips for setting up a buffet
• Buffet recipes and menus
• Buffet dinner themes & ideas
• Tons of great buffet table photographs-- a great source for ideas!

Need more help planning a dinner menu? Go from Buffet Recipes to Dinner Menu Planning.

Buffet Table Set-Up and Recipe Ideas

Practical Buffet Table Tips (and photos): Planning a buffet dinner and want some practical tips for set-up? From how to arrange foods to how to keep buffet traffic from building up, you'll find it here.

Creative Buffet Table Ideas: Want to host a buffet dinner that will have people talking for weeks afterwards? Make the table something to be remembered. These creative buffet set up ideas will have your guests saying "wow" (and drooling, too, no doubt).

Great Buffet and Finger Food Recipes: There's something fun and super special about a finger food buffet. Here you'll find some great finger food recipes for easy appetizers your guests will love.

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