Summer cooking should be a breeze, more pleasure than chore. So keep it simple. Have a simple salad, something for the grill, a homey fruit dessert. If you can find someone to help with the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ravioli isn't just for pasta night! It also makes a great party snack when breaded and air-fried to ...

Throwing a party is fun, but the trick to a truly successful event is having a menu that works for everyone. Ahead of his 2-year-old niece's birthday, Anthony Contrino shares some of his favorite ...

She's a chef, an educator, and a food activist; he's a graphic novelist and a freelance writer. The nights come on on heavily beneath the damp, subtropical heat of springtime in New Orleans. Out on ...

André Darlington was just a kid when he experienced his first cocktail parties. This being the 1980s — and Darlington having a concert violinist for a father — these were fussy, formal affairs with ...

Preparing and serving a three-course meal to even the closest of friends can stir up a whirlpool of anxiety in the solar plexus. Fortunately, cookbook queen Martha Stewart has a simple tip for hosting ...

In his new monthly column, David Tanis will feature cohesive, celebratory menus for hosting — all mouthwatering, none difficult. By David Tanis I had polenta on the brain the other day. The image in ...

The name of this recipe speaks for itself: With just a few ingredients, this party food idea requires very little effort to throw together! Yet, everyone will gravitate toward it. If you have the time ...