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Kasha with Kale and Pancetta

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Super-Easy Meals Your Dinner Guests Will Rave About

Deceptively easy, these company-worthy dinner ideas come to the table in 45 minutes or less

December 10, 2018

January 14, 2019

Flower-Pressed Cheeses

How to Make a Floral Cheese Plate

For the prettiest cheese plate ever, embellish rounds of soft cheese with edible flowers and herbs from the garden

August 25, 2017

August 19, 2019

How to Throw a Cheese & Cocktail Pairings Party

Go for the unexpected, and simple, with this twist on the classic party pairing

September 7, 2017

May 16, 2018

Nathan Turner's Margarita Bar

Parties & Menus

How to Set up a Margarita Bar

Set up a colorful margarita bar with fresh flavors and a vibrant design to instantly start a party

April 25, 2018

September 8, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

Nectarine Herb Salad

40 Crowd-Pleasing Labor Day Recipes

Summer party season may be dwindling, but these memorable dishes featuring the best of late-season produce will make it a Labor Day weekend BBQ for the books.

August 29, 2024

September 6, 2024

Parties & Menus

Hearty Vegetarian Super Bowl Recipes to Score Big Even with the Pickiest Meat Eaters

Our favorite meat-free recipes for salsa, black bean chili, and of course, guacamole, to master this year's Super Bowl party.

February 1, 2024

February 6, 2024

Grilled Chicken Wings with Tamarind Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

9 Great Wing Recipes for Super Bowl Party Success

From crispy-crunchy to tangy barbecue, these variations on wings will make you cheer on game day.

January 30, 2024

January 30, 2024

This Two-Ingredient Dessert Is the Only One You Need This Holiday Season

Bar Le Côte's genius combo is a tried-and-true dinner party trick.

November 28, 2023

December 1, 2023

Elegant Sips for Your Soiree

Dinner Party Wines

How to Choose the Perfect Wine for a Dinner Party

Spice up the dinner party with bottles that provoke conversation

November 19, 2018

December 10, 2018

13 Best Drinks to Pair with Oysters

We played matchmaker to bring you perfect pairings: best bets for wine, beer, and spirits that bring out the briny beauty of the bivalves

January 8, 2016

January 8, 2016

Best American Sparkling Wines

The Best American Sparkling Wines to Try Now

Stateside producers have come into their own, as shown by this selection of bottlings

December 24, 2019

February 6, 2020

How to Make and Use Cocktail Ice

A helpful guide to the essential types of cocktail ice and how to use each of them for flawless drinks

December 19, 2017

December 19, 2017

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40 Crowd-Pleasing Labor Day Recipes

40 Crowd-Pleasing Labor Day Recipes

Hearty Vegetarian Super Bowl Recipes to Score Big Even with the Pickiest Meat Eaters

Hearty Vegetarian Super Bowl Recipes to Score Big Even with the Pickiest Meat Eaters

9 Great Wing Recipes for Super Bowl Party Success

9 Great Wing Recipes for Super Bowl Party Success

This Two-Ingredient Dessert Is the Only One You Need This Holiday Season

This Two-Ingredient Dessert Is the Only One You Need This Holiday Season

23 Hostess Gifts to Bring to Your Next Holiday Party

23 Hostess Gifts to Bring to Your Next Holiday Party

The 11 Dos and Don’ts of Hosting Your Own Tailgate Party

The 11 Dos and Don’ts of Hosting Your Own Tailgate Party

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

26 Summer Appetizers Your Party Guests Will Love

26 Summer Appetizers Your Party Guests Will Love

These Fourth of July Party Recipes Will Make Menu Planning So Much Easier

These Fourth of July Party Recipes Will Make Menu Planning So Much Easier

The Biggest Summer Party Mistake to Avoid (and Other Stress-Free Hosting Tips)

The Biggest Summer Party Mistake to Avoid (and Other Stress-Free Hosting Tips)

Tinned Fish Boards Are the Tastiest Summer Party Trend—These Are the Wines to Pair with Them

Tinned Fish Boards Are the Tastiest Summer Party Trend—These Are the Wines to Pair with Them

This Is the One Thing Wolfgang Puck Won’t Serve at the Oscars

This Is the One Thing Wolfgang Puck Won’t Serve at the Oscars

New Year's Eve Wine Pairings: Bubbles and Dishes to Impress Your Friends

New Year’s Eve Wine Pairings: Bubbles and Dishes to Impress Your Friends

13 Ways You Can Make Your Next Dinner Party the Best One Yet

13 Ways You Can Make Your Next Dinner Party the Best One Yet

The Easiest (and Best Last-Minute!) Holiday Cocktail Party You'll Ever Throw

The Easiest (and Best Last-Minute!) Holiday Cocktail Party You’ll Ever Throw

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