Charcuterie is the perfect platter to serve when you're hosting guests, but how much of each item do you need? That depends on if you want a meal or an app.
Keeping your condiments cool is tough enough when hosting indoors, not to mention outdoor gatherings. Setting up your ice this way makes things easier.
Even if you've carefully planned out the food and drinks for your holiday bash, don't forget Martha Stewart's advice to ensure happy guests all around.
If you want your party to be memorable, a visually pleasing culinary arrangement can feed your guests' senses. One way to do this is with edible serving dishes.
If you're making dinner this New Year's Eve, Ina Garten has a killer recipe idea whose bright, elegant flavor profile is matched only by how easy it is to make.
Preparing an entire turkey on Thanksgiving takes a long time and produces a lot of food -- to simplify and scale back, Jet Tila combines three dishes in one.
There are a plethora of dining etiquette rules, and a lot of them are commonly used in England. Here are some interesting ones to note for your own life.
Ina Garten has so many delicious dessert recipes that you'd think she has trouble choosing, but she actually has a favorite French treat to make over and over.
If you use the terms "canapés" and "hors d'oeuvres" interchangeably, you'd be easily forgiven. But did you know there's actually a difference between the two?
Mimosas are a classic brunch cocktail with just two ingredients, but even those simple ingredients should be poured in the right order for the best bubbly sip.
No party is complete without buffalo chicken dip, but even the classics need an upgrade every once in a while. Try adding cottage cheese for extra protein.
Martha Stewart is known as the queen of entertaining, so you would expect her to put out a huge Thanksgiving spread, but that's not happening this year.
It's always better to have too much pasta salad than not enough, but what can you do with the leftovers? Yes, you can freeze them, but with a few exceptions.
Are you serving caked to guests and don't want to use a cake turntable? Why use a rotating turntable when you can use a lazy Susan to dazzle your guests?
Are you hosting a make-your-own-pizza party? Use canned biscuit dough for an easy way to let everyone personalize mini pies, and that's not the only option.
With two ingredients you might already have in your fridge or pantry, you can whip up a cool, creamy, sweet dip for fresh fruit (and you can even freeze it!).
Cutting into a cake is a high stakes game, no one wants to ruin the presentation of the celebratory dessert. Break out the dental floss for a cleaner cut.
Store bought cookies are a great dessert option in a pinch, but they can be a bit boring. A few simple, sweet additions can take them to the next level.
Forget about setting out boring chips and dip at your next party; instead, use our tips to create a customizable deviled egg bar full of different toppings.
It never fails, when you go to take an ice cream cake out of the freezer to serve, it's rock hard. To get it ready, it needs to sit out - here's how long.
Bacon-wrapped stuffed dates are a perfect appetizer when you're hosting a party or eating solo. However, the key to acing the dish is picking the right cheese.
When serving yourself a slice of cheese from a charcuterie board, avoid making this one dreadful mistake and having the rest of the party side eye you.