We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ina Garten's self-bestowed sobriquet may be Barefoot Contessa, but another appropriate nickname might be the Doyenne of Dinner Parties. The ...

Backyard bbq, outdoor movie night, or hot dog "bonfire"—which will you try first? One of the hardest parts of planning a summer party, in my opinion, is not getting overwhelmed by the details. I might ...

It's party day and you've invited your closest friends, all of your family, co-workers, and their kids over for a celebration. To save time, you want to pull together a quick buffet that will be sure ...

New Year's Party Menu: As we approach the New Year, preparations are in full swing to welcome 2026. Among the various arrangements, the food takes center stage. If you're hosting a New Year ...

DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I host a good deal of parties and dinners throughout the year with a mix of family and friends. Some of our guests have different dietary lifestyles or concerns; we have a ...

Ah, graduation season. It’s officially that time of year when you’re either receiving 100 invites to grads’ parties or planning a party for your grad. If you fall into the planning-a-party bucket, Ina ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I adore having my friends and family over for dinner parties. What’s more satisfying than gathering everyone you love around one ...

BREAD and butter is my Balenciaga. I’m rebranding the humble loaf, lavished with something simple and delicious, as the ultimate dinner-party luxury. Done right, it leaves a lasting impression without ...

FADS ARE EBBING WHEN IT COMES TO PARTY FOODS, with hosts opting for recognizable standards. But that doesn't mean boring. Some caterers are devising new twists to keep things interesting. Nicole ...