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Kasha with Kale and Pancetta

Super-Easy Meals Your Dinner Guests Will Rave About

Deceptively easy, these company-worthy dinner ideas come to the table in 45 minutes or less

December 10, 2018

January 14, 2019

Flower-Pressed Cheeses

How to Make a Floral Cheese Plate

For the prettiest cheese plate ever, embellish rounds of soft cheese with edible flowers and herbs from the garden

August 25, 2017

August 19, 2019

How to Throw a Cheese & Cocktail Pairings Party

Go for the unexpected, and simple, with this twist on the classic party pairing

September 7, 2017

May 16, 2018

Nathan Turner's Margarita Bar

Parties & Menus

How to Set up a Margarita Bar

Set up a colorful margarita bar with fresh flavors and a vibrant design to instantly start a party

April 25, 2018

September 8, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

Holiday Table Setting Peggy Haddad Interiors

Decorating & Design

The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Decorating Designers Want You to Know

Stay away from these festive faux pas.

December 18, 2025

December 18, 2025

Towing a UFO

The Weirdest, Most Wonderful Road Trip in the West Is Hiding in Nevada

An esoteric road trip through Nevada reveals the state’s strange (and wildly intriguing) history.

December 18, 2025

December 16, 2025

Planting Herb Garden

Edible Gardening

7 Ways to Grow, Gift, and Garnish Herbs for the Holidays

Winter isn’t a time to put your garden on pause. From fragrant centerpieces to edible gifts, herbs carry color, flavor, and life through the season.

December 18, 2025

December 16, 2025

Living Room in Thousand Oaks Eichler by Sophia deDomenico Et Sal Interiors

Decorating & Design

A Designer Put in an Offer on This Historic Home Sight Unseen—See How She Transformed It

It hadn’t been touched since the 1960s.

December 17, 2025

December 2, 2025

Elegant Sips for Your Soiree

Dinner Party Wines

How to Choose the Perfect Wine for a Dinner Party

Spice up the dinner party with bottles that provoke conversation

November 19, 2018

December 10, 2018

13 Best Drinks to Pair with Oysters

We played matchmaker to bring you perfect pairings: best bets for wine, beer, and spirits that bring out the briny beauty of the bivalves

January 8, 2016

January 8, 2016

Best American Sparkling Wines

The Best American Sparkling Wines to Try Now

Stateside producers have come into their own, as shown by this selection of bottlings

December 24, 2019

February 6, 2020

How to Make and Use Cocktail Ice

A helpful guide to the essential types of cocktail ice and how to use each of them for flawless drinks

December 19, 2017

December 19, 2017

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Turns out the Best Holiday Pies Actually Come from a Hardware Store

Turns out the Best Holiday Pies Actually Come from a Hardware Store

20 Hostess Gifts to Bring to Your Next Holiday Party

20 Hostess Gifts to Bring to Your Next Holiday Party

40 Crowd-Pleasing Labor Day Recipes

40 Crowd-Pleasing Labor Day Recipes

Hearty Vegetarian Super Bowl Recipes to Score Big Even with the Pickiest Meat Eaters

Hearty Vegetarian Super Bowl Recipes to Score Big Even with the Pickiest Meat Eaters

9 Great Wing Recipes for Super Bowl Party Success

9 Great Wing Recipes for Super Bowl Party Success

This Two-Ingredient Dessert Is the Only One You Need This Holiday Season

This Two-Ingredient Dessert Is the Only One You Need This Holiday Season

The 11 Dos and Don’ts of Hosting Your Own Tailgate Party

The 11 Dos and Don’ts of Hosting Your Own Tailgate Party

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

26 Summer Appetizers Your Party Guests Will Love

26 Summer Appetizers Your Party Guests Will Love

These Fourth of July Party Recipes Will Make Menu Planning So Much Easier

These Fourth of July Party Recipes Will Make Menu Planning So Much Easier

The Biggest Summer Party Mistake to Avoid (and Other Stress-Free Hosting Tips)

The Biggest Summer Party Mistake to Avoid (and Other Stress-Free Hosting Tips)

Tinned Fish Boards Are the Tastiest Summer Party Trend—These Are the Wines to Pair with Them

Tinned Fish Boards Are the Tastiest Summer Party Trend—These Are the Wines to Pair with Them

This Is the One Thing Wolfgang Puck Won’t Serve at the Oscars

This Is the One Thing Wolfgang Puck Won’t Serve at the Oscars

New Year's Eve Wine Pairings: Bubbles and Dishes to Impress Your Friends

New Year’s Eve Wine Pairings: Bubbles and Dishes to Impress Your Friends

13 Ways You Can Make Your Next Dinner Party the Best One Yet

13 Ways You Can Make Your Next Dinner Party the Best One Yet

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