Mongolian Beef Kebabs with Chile Jam

Skewered meat doused in a nicely spicy sauce.

Olive-Parsley Dip with Crudités

Elevate your next vegetable tray with a simple, tangy dip packed with olives.

Pastry Puffs That Look Catered

This week’s mission: pseudo-elegant frozen pastry bites, and Wheat Thins with more fiber.

Killer Apps

Cheese, yes. Olives, sure. But what else do you offer guests at a tail party? Here are the crowd-pleasing hors d’oeuvres, the ones that are never left over at the end of the party.

10 Party Preparation Tips

How to entertain the easy way.

Serrano Ham and Membrillo Crostini

Sweet-salty bites topped with Manchego cheese.

Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Oven-roasted shrimp pair up with a classic Spanish sauce of almonds and bell peppers.

Don't Scream "I Hate Broccoli!"

Which table manners your kids should mind.

Surprise! I'm at Your Door

Are ambush visits rude?

Academy Awards Cocktail Party

Celebrate the Oscars with old-school Hollywood style.

On the Hunt for Wild Yeast

Chatting with home fermentation expert Sandor Ellix Katz.

Spicy Holiday Cocktail Party

Rock it like it’s hot with this festive menu.

A Dash of Guinness

Cooking with Ireland’s famed brew.

Instant Entertaining

Low-key holiday hosting.

I Do (Eat)

Get the most out of your wedding caterer.