Make dinner at home a gourmet occasion with these fine dining ideas.

• Light appetizers: Some simple starters or a crusty loaf of sourdough will start your fine dining experience with some pizazz. Don’t make it too difficult – tomato and mozzarella bites or a gourmet salted butter with bread are some easy options.
• Perfect plating: Take some time when you’re serving dinner to arrange the dish nicely. Keep it clean and avoid overcrowding the plate. Build the dish with moist ingredients at the base, then plate the rest with colors and textures in mind. Finish with an edible garnish that compliments the flavors.
• Dim lighting: Play around with the lighting in your dining room to change the atmosphere from your usual dinnertime setting. Add some candlelight, use lamps and keep the room dim.
• Cheers! As well as matching a nice wine to your dinner, always arrange water glasses for your guests too. Offer still or sparkling water on your table and add some mint or lemon slices for a fresher flavor.
  
  Bonus tip: It’s also a nice idea to offer a digestif liqueur to sip on after you’ve finished dinner.