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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

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Healdsburg Home Wine Issue 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Wine Country—Read Our 2025 Wine Issue

Plus, we announce the winners of our annual wine competition.

December 26, 2025

December 25, 2025

Red Wine Glass

Best of Class Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition

These are the winning bottles of Sunset’s annual wine competition.

December 26, 2025

December 26, 2025

Wine Glasses Toasting

The Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition

Congratulations to this year’s honorees.

December 26, 2025

December 25, 2025

Spatchcocked Roasted Chicken

These Are the Most Popular Recipes of 2025

Sunset readers loved making these dishes.

December 26, 2025

December 17, 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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The Easiest (and Best Last-Minute!) Holiday Cocktail Party You'll Ever Throw

The Easiest (and Best Last-Minute!) Holiday Cocktail Party You’ll Ever Throw

A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Holiday Tamale Party

A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Holiday Tamale Party

Forget Charcuterie, Cheese, and Butter Boards—The Tinned Fish Board Is the Tastiest, Trendiest Way to Entertain

Forget Charcuterie, Cheese, and Butter Boards—The Tinned Fish Board Is the Tastiest, Trendiest Way to Entertain

These Are the Best Entertaining Tips You’ll Ever Hear—Straight from Professional Event Planners

These Are the Best Entertaining Tips You’ll Ever Hear—Straight from Professional Event Planners

16 Extra-Special Holiday Appetizers That Will Impress Your Holiday Guests

16 Extra-Special Holiday Appetizers That Will Impress Your Holiday Guests

This Holiday Menu Is So Classic You Might Start Making It Every Year

This Holiday Menu Is So Classic You Might Start Making It Every Year

What Did President Biden Serve at His First State Dinner? Wines and Cheese from the West That Are Actually Perfect for the Holidays

What Did President Biden Serve at His First State Dinner? Wines and Cheese from the West That Are Actually Perfect for the Holidays

Do This 5 Minutes Before Your Guests Arrive for a Stress-Free Party

Do This 5 Minutes Before Your Guests Arrive for a Stress-Free Party

I Scoured Amazon for the Best Holiday Entertaining Buys—All of These Are Under $40

I Scoured Amazon for the Best Holiday Entertaining Buys—All of These Are Under $40

DIY This Gorgeous, Edible Centerpiece with a Bag Full of Groceries from Trader Joe's

DIY This Gorgeous, Edible Centerpiece with a Bag Full of Groceries from Trader Joe’s

The Best Halloween Party Drink Requires 3 Bottles of Booze. Is It Worth It?

The Best Halloween Party Drink Requires 3 Bottles of Booze. Is It Worth It?

Before You Plan Your Halloween Party, Memorize These 3 Tips

Before You Plan Your Halloween Party, Memorize These 3 Tips

67 Recipes You Should Be Cooking This July

67 Recipes You Should Be Cooking This July

Don't Sweat Your Dinner Party: Menus for Every Type of Eater

Don’t Sweat Your Dinner Party: Menus for Every Type of Eater

Family-Friendly Recipes from Waffles + Mochi's New Kids Cookbook

Family-Friendly Recipes from Waffles + Mochi’s New Kids Cookbook

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