Entertaining
The Best and Beautiful Oven-to-Table Cookware You Need to Own
Dinner parties will never be the same.
The 5-Second Trick That Makes Hummus Look Fancy
It might annoy your hungry family. But that's a small price to pay.
How to Throw a Dinner Party Without Actually Cooking Anything
For a quick, easy, and casual after-work dinner party, assemble ingredients from the grocery store into an elegant meal.
The 7 Best Cheese Boards for Secretly Effortless Entertaining
From an incredible agate statement piece to a wood-and-marble number shaped like a cat, these cheese boards complete us.
The Dirtiest Thing We've Ever Served to Guests
Epicurious editors and home cooks confess their cringiest missteps in the kitchen.
Get Your Party Started With Vodka-Spiked Tomatoes
Can you get drunk on tomatoes? It's time to find out.
The One Summer Dish My Friends Keep Asking Me to Make Again
My friends are hooked on my "grilled flatbread." But they don't know how simple it actually is.
This French Summer Dinner Party Involves a Lot of Mayonnaise
Make le grand aioli (aka aioli served with lots of things to dip in it) your new favorite easy, festive, tres chic way to entertain this summer.
7 Make-Ahead Dishes to Bring to Your Summer Rental
Prep these recipes to take along, and you're guaranteed a delicious (and stress-free) summer getaway.
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Our 30 Best One-Pot Dinner Recipes for Company
Who says having people over for dinner means making a mess of the kitchen?
Homemade Baked Brie Is a Revelation
When you make brie en croute at home, it's more special—and more flavorful—than anything you can buy at the store.
The Best Cheese Boards Have Just One Cheese
One food editor's case against overstuffed cheese boards.
How to Make Patricia Wells' Magic Mushroom Soup
We're pretty sure you could make this soup with your eyes closed.
This Cozy Slow-Cooker Dish Is Getting Us Through Winter
Savory rice porridge is the most soothing and comforting cold-weather meal—and it's beyond easy to make.
Let Your Love Shine With A Mirror-Glazed Heart Cake
Turn a simple one-bowl chocolate cake into a heart-shaped wonder this Valentine's Day.
For the Easiest Fondue Ever, Turn On Your Broiler
Simply slice, broil, and serve.
Lidia Bastianich's Easter with Ease
The godmother of Italian-American cooking shares a traditional menu.
How to Host Christmas Dinner Without a Hitch
If you want to serve the Epi 2016 Christmas Menu, here's your gameplan for stress-free hosting.
What Time Should I Serve Christmas Dinner?
Some folks feast on Christmas Eve, some do it on Christmas Day. Which is better?
How to Be a Good Thanksgiving Guest
Rule number one: no unsolicited appetizers.