by Lisa Lozano

Want to entertain like country music legend Martina McBride? She’s sharing all her party secrets with Rachael!

Vinyl Invites

Before the party even starts, you need to get people excited. Martina shares a tip she used for her “Red Wine and Vinyl” party. She wrote the invitation right on old 45 records!

Tip: When repurposing records to make your invites, make sure the records you are using are not rare and valuable!

Snack: Smoked Paprika Almonds

If you need something to set out for guests to munch on as soon as they arrive, this smoked paprika almond recipe is perfect. And for a few minutes of work, you’ll save boatloads compared to similar nuts you’d find in a gourmet market.

Tip: If you double (or even triple) the batch, you can bag some up to send home with your guests.

Appetizer: Goat Cheese and Honey Crostini

Martina toasts baguette slices in the oven with a little olive oil, then spreads them with tangy, mellow goat cheese and a topping of walnuts, rosemary, thyme and honey. Your guests will never leave if you make them this!

Dessert: Portable S’mores

Martina sets up a portable S’mores station all the fixings and Sterno cans in a bucket so that the guests can toast their marshmallows. Brilliant!

Which one of these tips are you most excited to try? Tell us in the comments.