Dinner Parties on the (Ultra) Cheap

Three multicourse bashes for eight.

Monte Bianco

An airy, snowcapped mountain of chestnuts and chocolate.

Chronicles from a Pig Party

Our associate food editor goes to the Southern Foodways Alliance conference to celebrate the year of the pig and other Southern delights.

Tea Parties Must Make a Comeback

Economical, festive, and good for Sundays.

Roasted Rack of Lamb

Marinated with rosemary and thyme.

Dukkah-Crusted Salmon

Nuts and spice coat baked salmon for a simple, healthy dish.

Broiled Mussels with Sweet Paprika Aioli

An addictive appetizer for seafood-lovers.

Goat Cheese Toasts with Asparagus-Mushroom Ragu

Creamy asparagus-and-mushroom ragu tops crunchy toasts slathered with goat cheese.

Rosemary Rib Roast with Cipollini

A showpiece roast perfumed with rosemary.

Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots

Sweet and warming, and not mushy.

Herb-Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast

Slathered with herbs and spice, this turkey breast has a flavor akin to sausage.

Savory Onion and Leek Tart

Inspired by the Alsatian flammenküche, this dish is an homage to cuisine from German-speaking Europe.

Open My Wine First

If you bring food or drink for your hosts at a dinner party, are they required to share it with the guests?

Surprise Guest: Mom

Can you tell a friend not to bring his parent to your party?

Your Dish Is Unwelcome Here

Don’t bring food to a dinner party.