Dude, Where's My Drink?

The absentee tail party host.

Mint "Limonata"

A boozy take on the Italian soda with mint and limoncello.

Halibut with Orange-Parsley Butter and Succotash

Grilled halibut is topped with compound butter and served over a vinegared succotash of lima beans, black-eyed peas, and corn.

Too Poor for Drinks

Staying home is the new going out.

Tropical Fruit Cooler

Make a pitcher and watch it disappear.

Bacon, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Grilled Pizza

Pesto replaces traditional tomato sauce on this salty, smoky pizza.

Roasted Pepper and Spicy Sausage Grilled Pizza

Smoky grilled pizza topped with spicy sausage and roasted peppers.

Bad Expensive Tea

This week’s mission: a fruit-flavored party drink and classy tea bags.

Goat Cheese Toasts with Asparagus-Mushroom Ragu

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

Hot Crab Dip

Crab cakes deconstructed and topped with cornbread.

Withstand Bland

Is it wrong to ask your hostess to pass the salt?

Elvis Cups and Sopranos Soda

This week’s mission: the King’s favorite treat and pop with a bang.

You Break It, You Replace It

What to do if you bust your friend’s china.

Lamb and Red Wine

Lamb is the best meat for Cabs, Pinots, and Rhône-style reds.

Build Your Own Burrito Bar

Bring your local taqueria home, dress it up, and throw it a party.