10 Party Preparation Tips

How to entertain the easy way.

How to Prepare for the Meal of Your Life

Six months ago you nabbed a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town. Now the meal of your life is two days away. You have to be prepared. You have to be psyched. You have to make the most of it. But how?

Dinner's Getting Cold

How to deal with chronically late guests.

Toasted Millet Salad

Bird seed never tasted so good.

Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

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

Strawberry "Shortcake on a Stick"

Baked over the fire and topped with cream for a camping treat.

Shortcut BBQ Brisket

Easy techniques for a juicier, more flavorful piece of meat without waiting all night.

Marzipan Caramel Apples with Sesame and Almond

Sesame seeds and almonds cover a caramel-coated sour apple, while marzipan hides inside.

Basic Caramel Apple

A simple, creamy caramel coating for delicious apples.

Chocolate Caramel Apples with Salted Pretzels

Bittersweet chocolate, salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and sour apples—did we say it’s all on a stick?

Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream

Tequila, canela, and milk chocolate share the spotlight in this custardy combination.

Peanut Butter–Chocolate Caramel Apples with Honey Peanuts

The name says it all: a sweet, salty, gooey, crunchy apple that’s sure to have many fans.

Your Morning Cocktail

Shaking up an early drink can get the blood flowing again.

Vegetarians at a Barbecue

The dos and don’ts of meatless grill interaction.

"By the Way, I'm Vegan"

When diners drop the dietary bomb, chefs must work magic.