2. Assign Away
Who says you have to prepare the whole meal yourself, especially if guests are expected? It’s not only customary, it’s expected that guests should bring something to a large dinner. Having a good plan for who brings what to include everything from side dishes to drinks to paper plates can really reduce the cost. Sure, we all have one or two cheap relatives and/or those without a lot of money, so you may adjust what you ask of them accordingly.