Let’s be honest- having people over is stressful…unless:

A: You are a total dude (like my husband) and you think a few bags of doritos and burger patties =’s party central

B: You are a gazillionaire and have party planners, caters, and servers

C: You just don’t give a snake’s rattle and you enjoy things as they come (if this is you, let’s talk…I’ll $$$ for your info on how you do it)

or…..

You have The Wifey’s Survival Advice!

I used to attend BBQ’s like a deer in headlights- stunned by my friend’s abilities to put on a culinary show and was terrified to try to follow their efforts.

Then I realized something: people like to eat. And drink. And enjoy themselves. If you serve them enough to fill them up they will be happy.

Also? People love tacos. Which is how I came up with Wifey Fiesta Night- a DIY extravaganza. And now I’m sharing the wealth*.

*pennies

You ready? Let’s Get Wife’d Up!

What You Need/Grocery List:

• fish/shrimps/meat/chicken of your choice (I like to get pre seasoned shrimp and fish from the counter if they have have it)
• tortillas (I polled the ladies and flour wins every time)  – a package of flour tortillas is perfect
• salsa/pico de gallo- it’s your choice (I’d include a mild and medium…if you serve a pico de gallo- you also get your onion serving in there)
• gauc- make your own or buy pre made – *I like to buy pre made
• cheese- Mexican blend cheese ideal
• sour cream/greek yogurt
• hot sauces of choice
• tortilla chips! ( I like to have a low fat/organic option and an old stand by as well)
• put out every hot sauce you own- the more the merrier
• I like to serve a fruit salad as well, for those who don’t feel like Mexican
• cut up a few avocados and serve those – they make everything look a little more fancy
• a tequila drink or Coronas with cut limes

What To Do:

• KNOW YOUR GUEST ARRIVAL TIME- For a fiesta- most things need to happen right before or as guests arrive
• fire up your grill
• put our your guac, hot sauce, salsas, cheese, sour cream/yogut, chips…..
• set out  tortillas in tin foil and put to the side ( they will go on the grill for 2 mins per side at the last moment)
• grill ears of corn for about 10 mins on medium, turning every 4 mins or so, season with salt. pepper and a little butter. Cut off ear and serve as a side.
• microwave a bag of instant Spanish rice (90 seconds) and serve in a fancy bowl
• Amy’s brand refried beans (or any brand really), is so simple to make- put the beans in a microwave safe dish, nuke for a min or so and stir, serve in a fancy bowl
• cut some limes up for people to squeeze over the shrimp/fish/meat and beer
• throw your shrimp on the grill, cook for about 2 mins per side or until shrimp isn’t pink or translucent
• toss foil wrapped tortillas on – 2 mins per side- then serve on a plate or in a basket , covered with a napkin
• set everything else out with some pretty plates (paper or not), silverware and napkins and FIESTA!