Entertaining
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.
The Laziest (and Tastiest) Way to Grill Vegetables
Put down your knife, relax, and explore the world of whole-vegetable grilling.
Save Yourself From Stale Supermarket Tortillas
Use them to make tostadas instead.
The National Hot-Dog-to-Bun Ratio Is a Scam and We're Not Falling For It Anymore
We took to the test kitchen to solve summer's biggest problem: hot dogs with too much bun and not enough meat.
The Best Way To Deal With Leftover Fish
Don't reheat it! Turn it into a spreadable appetizer instead.
Taste Test: Thin and Crispy Potato Chips
We sampled eight leading potato chips to find the crispiest, crunchiest one. Did your favorite flake out?
I Don’t Like Spatchcocking and You Don’t Have to Either
The name is dumb, and so is the process.
11 Recipes for a Weekend Picnic
A Lebanese pepper dip, a buttery-but-light pound cake, and imminently dippable chicken fingers.
These 5 Essential Sauces Make Summer Cooking a Breeze
Keep these easy recipes in your back pocket and you'll be the calmest cook on the block.
73 Beautiful Ways to Make a Steak
Grill it, pan-sear it, stir-fry it, roast it: However you like steak, here it is.
What to Cook This Weekend: May 31–June 2
Easy appetizers that transition to full meals, strawberries two ways, and an iced-tea take on a hot toddy.
The Best Stylish But Inexpensive Cutlery Sets for Amateur Entertainers
Want to have beautiful place settings but can't spend hundreds (or thousands!) of dollars on cutlery? These sets are the answer.
The Easter Pork Roast That’s Better Than Ham
Less salty, more juicy, and you didn’t have to special-order it.
50 Easy, Make-Ahead Easter Recipes
This prep-in-advance spread will leave you plenty of time to hunt for Easter eggs.
5 Essential Wine Pairings for Easter Lamb
Familiar varieties may be tried-and-true pairings, but lesser-known options can be delicious too.
How to Host an Easter Egg Hunt
Entertaining experts share festive ideas for snacks and decor, plus clever activities for all ages.
Three Ways to Turn Up the Volume on Your Easter Ham
Not all glazes are equal.