The Inexpensive Way to Feed a Crowd For an Entire Weekend

When dinner is over, ask for everyone to bring plates and flatware to the kitchen. It's easiest if everyone rinses his or her own plate and loads the dishes. Nothing is worse than being the designated dishwasher while everyone else parties around you. Keep the counters wiped down and the sink clear after each meal. No one feels compelled to cook the next meal if the kitchen is still dirty.