Soiree with Rachael Ray

The Oprah Winfrey Show | January 01, 2006

Party Rules

Super cook Rachael Ray has risen to the top of the food chain with her home-cooked meals in less than 30 minutes . Now the queen of quick is offering a simple, foolproof party plan for the holidays. Start working on your guest list because here's the step-by-step guide to throwing your own stress-free bash!

When it comes to entertaining, Rachael has a few ground rules:

Less is more.
Keep it simple.
Have a small guest list.
Don't buy a lot of stuff—use things you already have!