Entertaining
Should You Just Give Up and Wear Your Apron to the Dinner Table?
Maybe! Our slovenly editor does it all the time.
A Super Bowl (of Snack Mix)
How to make better snack mix, play by play.
Smoky Yogurt Is My New Favorite All-Purpose Sauce
And if you want to serve it as a Super Bowl dip, that works too.
49 Best Christmas Punch and Batch Cocktail Recipes
Turn up the festivity factor at any holiday party with these Champagne punches, boozy riffs on hot chocolate, non-alcoholic sippers, and more.
52 Ways to Make Your Party Fancy Using Store-Bought Puff Pastry
Buttery store-bought puff pastry makes everything taste fancy, from appetizers to desserts.
Smart Cookies: 6 Bold New Moves for Holiday Baking
Easy tricks for bolder, better cookies.
How to Delegate Your Thanksgiving To-Do List (and Still Take Credit for Dinner)
To be a benevolent taskmaster on Thanksgiving Day, you have to realize it's not hosting, it's project management.
Our 54 Best Hot Appetizer and Hors d'Oeuvre Recipes
Kick off your next party with our favorite hot appetizers—think cheesy dips, saucy meatballs, chicken wings, and more.
How to Make a Thanksgiving Prep Gameplan You Can Actually Stick to
Get next-level organized for hosting the big meal this year.
The Best Wine for Thanksgiving Is Lambrusco
Dark red or bright pink, what really makes this Italian wine shine is its bubbles.
Sides (Have More Fun)
If you try one new thing for Thanksgiving this year, let it be a new side dish.
Your Step-by-Step Thanksgiving Gameplan for 2019
Pull off the Epi 2019 Thanksgiving menu without a hitch using this extra-detailed action plan.
Our 111 Best Gluten-Free Recipes for Thanksgiving
It's easy to be gluten-free at Thanksgiving with these crowd-pleasing recipes.
Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Planning, Hosting, and Attending Thanksgiving
Need a timeline? A help line? A host gift? These Thanksgiving hosting FAQs are here with all the answers.
The Best Candles for a Dinner Party (Even If It's Just You)
These pillars, votives, tapers and tea lights prove that unscented isn't boring after all.
Why I’ve Sworn Off Big Platters for Entertaining
Who wants to interrupt the conversation a million times to ask for the green beans back?
It's Time to Bring Back the Placemat
Do you love your dining table? Is it subject to damage from kids, serving platters, or other mealtime wear and tear? Then it’s probably time to consider—or perhaps reconsider—placemats.
This Complex Roasted Vegetable Salad Is Actually Pretty Simple
Bonus: You're going to want to eat it every night for the rest of your life.
11 Recipes for That Awkward Transition From Summer to Fall
We're whipping out the sheet-pans and skillets—and using up our summer produce.
This Stain Remover Will Make You the Fun, Carefree Party Host You Claim to Be
Our food editor won't entertain without a bottle on hand.