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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

Palm Springs Pool Neon Light

How to Glow up Your Garden with Multi-Sensory Lighting

Illuminate patios, pathways, and beds with these solar and LED garden lighting tips.

February 6, 2026

February 4, 2026

Living room with art and earth tones

Decorating & Design

Josh Brolin’s ‘Media Barn’ Is a High-Design, Creative Sanctuary

The earthy, artsy structure channels the owners’ creative spirit and the chic country charm of its coastal surroundings.

February 5, 2026

February 5, 2026

Writing set from Rifle Paper Co.

Gifts & Shopping

2026 Will Be the Year of the Pen Pal. Stock up on These Cute Stamps and Stationery.

Get in on the snail mail revival.

February 5, 2026

February 5, 2026

Sauteed Sustainable Fish at Napa Rose

Is Disneyland’s Most Expensive Restaurant Actually Worth It? A Dish-by-Dish Breakdown

I’ll take 1 million mushroom cappuccinos, please.

February 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

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

More Stories in Parties & Menus

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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