Entertaining
Ted Allen's Modern Thanksgiving Menu
Turkey day recipes from the Food Network host include a deconstructed roast turkey and plenty of make-ahead sides.
By Jolène Bouchon
6 Simple Weekend Recipes for Celebrating
Whether you're planning for a small crowd or dining solo, these weekend dinner ideas keep it simple and celebratory.
By Tommy Werner
7 Dinner Parties to Host While It's Still Warm Out
Don't get the end-of-summer blues: take advantage of the lingering warm weather and gorgeous seasonal produce and invite your friends over.
By Anna Stockwell
A Summer Slow Cooker Dinner Party for Eight
Too hot to entertain? Not with a slow cooker! Follow our easy make-ahead dinner party gameplan and you can serve up a feast this summer without ever turning on the oven or the stove.
By Anna Stockwell
The Deli Item That Makes Every Salad Instantly Fancy
Keep this cured fish on hand and turn every salad into an impressive meal.
By Joe Sevier
Everybody Wedge Now
Forget about a sit-down dinner—host a wedge salad party instead.
By Katherine Sacks
Springtime for Hummus
This Middle Eastern dip might be a year-round classic, but that doesn't mean you can't customize it to fit the season, too.
By Adina Steiman
The One Thing Your Super Bowl Party Is Missing
Because ordinary sausage would be a party foul.
By Sheela Prakash
Why the Best Hosts Serve Punch
Go big batch with these three party punches. Then go home (for the holidays).
By Tommy Werner
The Danny Meyer Guide to Being a Better Host
Danny Meyer—restaurant kingpin and founder of Union Square Hospitality Group—knows a heck of a lot about hosting. Give him 5 minutes, and you'll know a lot, too.
By Matt Duckor
A Stock Tip: Make It Right Now
You'll cross one more Thanksgiving task off your list. And your house will smell amazing.
By Matt Duckor
Aunt Delia's Thanksgiving Manners Quiz
The right way to ask for more pie, and other holiday quandaries.
By Delia Ephron
Nigella Lawson's Entertaining Tips
The British cookbook queen stops by our offices to talk all things holiday entertaining.
By Matt Duckor
How Can I Make Any Side Dish Ahead of Time?
The best way to ease your day-of cooking load.
By Sheela Prakash
4 Holiday Entertaining Shortcuts
Those calm and collected party hosts you see on TV? This is how they do it.
By Sheela Prakash
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Desserts You Can Eat in One Bite
For people who say "oh, just a taste"—and actually mean it.
By The Epicurious Editors