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I would do some type of sandwich (like a jumbo sub cut up, or a big round sandwich cut into slices) and chips, veggies, and dips. My favorite easy dip: 1 package southwestern ranch dry packet, I container sour cream, 1/2 small can green chilies, and 1/2 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese, mix it all together, serve with fritos and veggies.

Invitations

Get started by sending an Evite invitation, like the free “Who’s In?” cards-themed invitation below or a premium “Ante Up” poker night invitation. Check out our game night invitation gallery for more designs.

Decorations

It’s easy to find a home poker kit that includes cards, nice chips and a good playing surface. But if you don’t have one of these fancy kits, take a trip to a fabric store and get a big swatch of green felt to put over your tabletop.

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It’s important to make sure you have enough poker chips for all of your guests. You probably can’t get by with less than 35 chips per person — most experts suggest more like 50 to 100 per head. If you don’t mind a mish-mash, ask your guests to bring some extra chips of their own. If you’re playing Texas Hold ‘Em, make sure you have a special chip set aside for the button.

To round out the theme, pick up some casino-themed napkins and plates decorated with images of dice, cards or dollar signs from a party store.

Attire

Even if you’re not playing for high stakes, you can still dress the part. Asking guests to come in suits and ties or cocktail dresses makes a simple get-together seem like an event.

You can also go casual and ironic by getting cheap costume armbands and green plastic dealer visors — poker doesn’t have to be super serious.

Playing with some card sharks? If they arrive wearing shirts with billowy sleeves, make sure they roll them up when you play so they can’t hide cards in them.

Variants

Texas Hold ‘Em is all the rage, but you can have a great card party with other poker variations: five-card draw, seven-card stud, hi/lo, baseball poker and other make-up-your-own-rules games.

The most important thing when playing poker is to be familiar with the winning hands. Here they are from high to low:

Royal flush
Straight flush
Four of a kind
Full house
Flush
Straight
Three of a kind
Two pair
One pair

Too confusing? Just remember that a full house flushes a straight.

Food

Get a pizza delivered for quick sustenance that minimizes card-playing down time. Or put together a simple spread of appetizers. Make your own or get a big box of warm-in-the-oven hors d’oeurves at a warehouse club store. Just keep the food away from the playing table.

Drinks

If you’re playing poker, you might be thinking martinis are in order. Martinis will make your party upscale for sure (but they do call to mind James Bond, and his game was baccarat). If you’re going to go for some straight liquor, grab a bottle of single-malt scotch. Or, to mix cards and cocktails, consider the classy, old-fashioned cocktail called the Sidecar.

Sidecar

2 parts Cognac
1 part triple sec
1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake, then strain into a chilled highball glass.

There are many who say that serious cards need to be played without the hazy influence of booze. So for a non-alcoholic alternative, grab some carbonated soda water and mix it up with some Italian syrup.

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The weather is getting warmer and that means one thing — party season is about to kick into full swing again. Something about spring weather pulls everyone out of his or her holes, and people will find any excuse to get together for a good old-fashioned party. And, anyone who’s ever hosted a party knows, Crock-Pot party recipes are the key to success.

Hosting a party isn’t easy work. You have to clean the entire house, make sure you have enough booze and ice to satiate your friends’ endless thirst, and on top of that, you have to have one heck of a spread of food to dig into. With an endless list of to-dos, food sometimes gets pushed to the bottom and you end up with a lackluster veggie tray and some chips and dips. Not the best impression for the first party of the season.

Instead of phoning it in, be lazy and still put out some delicious food. How, you might ask? It’s time to pull out your trusty Crock-Pot. Any recipe where you can simply dump a bunch of ingredients in and go about your business for a few hours is a huge party win. The fact that you are only dirtying one dish to make it and never worry about it getting cold on the buffet table are just bonuses. Check out the roundup below for the Crock-Pot party recipes that won’t disappoint.

1. Mini BBQ Pork Sliders

BBQ pulled pork sliders from Table for Two are the lip-smackin’ goodness your partying friends won’t be able to stop eating. Just lay out extra sauce, pickles and buns. Boom, party win.

2. Slow Cooker Corn & Jalapeno Dip

Hit them with this sweet and spicy dip from Damn Delicious for a real fresh treat that they won’t be expecting. The burst of sweet corn and burn from the jalapeno already have my mouth watering.

3. Crock-Pot Pulled Pork + Beer Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Just look at all that cheeeeeese. Did I mention there’s beer and pork in there too? How Sweet It Is nails a home run with this over-the-top grilled cheese sandwich.

4. Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

Who needs Chipotle or Qdoba when you can create your very own burrito bowls at home? This recipe from The Kitchn is the perfect excuse to set up a huge burrito bar spread.

5. Slow Cooker S’mores Brownies

Don’t forget dessert. There’s always someone who has a sweet tooth, and these gooey, chocolate-packed brownies from Something Swanky are just the recipe you need to bust out to win over a hungry crowd. Talk about taking the fuss out of baking.

6. Crock-Pot BBQ Beer Pulled Chicken with Cheddar Corn Popovers

BBQ and beer? It doesn’t get much better than that, and Half Baked Harvest has a recipe for pulled chicken so tender and flavorful, you’ll have to pick your jaw up off the floor after the first bite. Go the extra mile and whip up some fresh cheddar corn popovers to go with it, rock star.

7. Sweet & Tangy Balls

A little sweet, a little tang, and a whole lot of deliciously tender meat. Table for Two’s sweet and tangy balls put those cocktail sausages and your grandmother’s meatball recipe to shame.

8. Slow Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Dip

No one can turn down a creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke dip. Damn Delicious makes it simple for you to make with this slow cooker recipe that will be gone in seconds.

9. Crock-Pot Carne Asada Nachos

Do you know how many times I’ve dreamed of hosting a nacho bar? Ditch the boring store-bought taco seasoning and get your carne asada on with this flavorful recipe from How Sweet It Is. Load up on the toppings and watch as everyone builds their very own pile of nacho deliciousness.

10. Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Dip

Want cheeseburgers without busting out the grill? Dive into a big vat of this cheeseburger dip from Pass the Sushi instead. It's everything you love about cheeseburgers, in one easy-to-make recipe. #winning

11. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Buffalo chicken is always a huge hit at parties, but making buffalo chicken wings is ridiculously time-consuming. Damn Delicious has your buffalo chicken craving covered with these poppable chicken meatballs that are full of the fiery buffalo flavor you love.

12. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip

This spicy party dip from Foodie Crush brings on the cheesy goodness with three different types of cheese. The layered dip keeps warm in the slow cooker throughout the party so it’ll always be creamy and delicious.

13. Crock-Pot Coconut Hot Chocolate

Pay homage to the final days of winter with a little Crock-Pot hot chocolate action. Spike this oh-so-addictive recipe from How Sweet It Is with some whipped cream or coconut vodka to really get the party started.

14. Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken Wings

Chicken wings made easy? Yep, Damn Delicious makes it happen with these slow cooker sticky chicken wings. They’re finger-lickin’ good.

15. Crock-Pot Apple Butter Barbecue Meatballs

Barbecue meatballs get kicked up a notch with apple butter in this recipe from What’s Cooking Love?. The generous coating of apple butter makes these sweet and savory meatballs the perfect party appetizer.

16. Slow Cooker Spicy Beef Queso Dip

A party wouldn’t be a party without a big Crock-Pot full of queso, would it? Brown Eyed Baker has a stupid simple recipe that has cheese, heat, and beef.

They shall name you Party Queen of all the land after this spread.

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