dinner party

Entertaining

Pick a party playlist

You can have the best food, entertaining guests and be the perfect hostess, but all could be lost with a playlist that kills the...

Food & Recipes

In a pickle: How to accommodate food allergies at your dinner party

When throwing a dinner party, accommodating all of your guests’ needs is crucial. And no, we’re not just talking about the picky...

Etiquette Rules

How to be a great dinner guest

There’s so much information out there on having dinner parties and being a great host, but what about proper guest etiquette? Let’s...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

How to organize a progressive dinner

Never heard of a progressive dinner? This dinner party has not just one location, but at least four locations. So put on your...

Entertaining

In a pickle: What to do if your dinner party goes bad

Have you ever attended a dinner party that’s gone bad? Or worse yet, thrown one? Unfortunately, this happens to the best of us and...

Entertaining

The best dinner party games

Dinner parties are no longer just about serving dinner. In order to really impress your guests, have a fun lineup of games sure to...

Entertaining

Take your dinner party from drab to fab

Dinner parties are more than simply having friends over to eat. Next time you throw one, kick it up a notch and take the party from...

Kitchen & Cooking Tips

In a pickle: What to do about last-minute holiday guests

'Tis the season to be jolly. Don’t let last minute guests ruin your holiday spirit!

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to prepare for Christmas dinner

Christmas dinner is one of the most important meals of the year, along with Thanksgiving. Make it a good one.

Kitchen & Cooking Tips

In a pickle: How to cook several dishes with one oven

With the holidays in full bloom, most of us host a big meal at least once at our place. When multiple dishes are involved, it can be...

Entertaining How-tos

How to make cork name card holders

Looking for a unique and fun way to add a little flare to your next dinner party? Cork name card holders are a cute and easy fix!...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Choose your party: Dinner party three ways

It's time to host a dinner party! But what kind is best: basic, fancy or formal? Choose a style that matches your personality, or...

Living

How to throw a main dish exchange party

Cooking every night can be exhausting and time-consuming. Wouldn't it be nice if you had a home-cooked meal already prepared for...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

How to choose the right appetizer for your dinner party

Appetizers do more than keep guests happy until the main course. These starters actually set the tone and mood by providing a first...

Adult Parties

Dinner party disaster: 5 guests you don't want at your table

Whether you’re hosting or attending a dinner party, there are a few types of people you don’t want to end up sitting close to. Some...

Holiday and seasonal decor

10 Must-have summer party accessories

One of the best (and most fun) aspects of summer is outdoor entertaining. Good friends, delicious food (hello, BBQ!) and cool drinks...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

How to host a tapas party

Tapas bars are opening everywhere in the United States, serving a wide variety of appetizers or snacks, usually inspired by Spanish...

Hostess Tips

Hosting a couples' dinner party

As the chill of winter fades and spring shouts "renewal" with freshly sprung flowers, a dinner party for a few close friends is a...