Entertaining Tips

Whether you're throwing an intimate dinner party or an extravagant buffet, these helpful suggestions and fun tips will help you plan a memorable gathering.

Simple tips, ideas and accents to give even the simplest dishes a bit of flare.

Find all the tools you'll need for planning a great dinner party.

From a quiet night for two to a dinner party for 100 of your closest friends, these tips and ideas will help you keep it simple and creative.

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What kind of get-together do you have in mind? A big bash? A quiet dinner? A casual gathering of good friends? These practical hints and tips will make planning your party as much fun as the event itself.

Get inspired with these fun and easy ideas.

Organizing Your Kitchen

Try these easy tips for cutting down on clutter, keeping key materials accessible and streamlining your cooking process. More

Get Sweet on Sour

From wine vinegar to malt vinegar to the exalted balsamic, pick the right taste for your dish or occasion. More

Fresh off the Press

Virgin? Extra Virgin? Just how chaste do you need your olive oil, anyway? More

Dinner by Candlelight

Choose the light source that lets your guests look their best – candlelight. Skip the bright overhead lighting that makes everyone look washed out and pale. More

Dining Al Fresco

There’s no better way to celebrate summer than by getting outdoors for a picnic. More