Raise your hand if you've heard this one: A chef is asked how he or she creates dishes and responds, "Oh, I go to the farmers' market in the morning and see what's good, and then build dishes around...
We spent a lot of time last year talking about throwing holiday dinner parties on a budget. There was this winter wonderland dinner from The New York Times, which prompted us to come up with our ow...
Once upon a time, we all sent paper invites through the mail when we wanted to invite friends and family to a party. Remember that?! These days, there are so many more options for getting the word out...
Last week, we shared all our advice from planning the dishes to setting the table, but we understand if you're still nervous. Thanksgiving dinner is a big deal! If you're a Turkey Day newbie, what are...
Here's a tip from our own experience in throwing many dinner parties and holiday meals. If you are able to, set the table the night before! Here's why we like to do it. ...
We think there's no better way to end a big meal or even a simple gathering of friends than with a nice warm cup of coffee! Not only is it exactly what we want after eating a lot of rich food, but it'...
Do you ever send dinner party invitations — in the mail? We don't do this very often, but we want to do it more. Even casual invitations have more weight and warmth when issued through the mai...
For etiquette advice, the last person we'd turn to is Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David, or at least his on-screen persona. But an issue he raised in Sunday's season premiere got us thinking: Is it b...
We're so inspired by Sunday Suppers, the Brooklyn-based cooking class that created these menus. Their table decorations are always stunning, and yet this particular idea is so simple, we're filing it ...
Throwing any dinner parties this weekend? We think that even simple place cards can add a touch of fun formality to a sit-down supper. And how about this whimsical name card idea from reader Jess?...
Why not? It's arguable, but we're not sure there's a better sandwich to eat when tomatoes are at their peak (maybe this one). BLTs take very little effort, and you can customize them with different ad...
The more guests you invite, the higher probability that someone will get stuck in traffic, forget the time, or have an emergency. Whatever the reason, dealing with late guests can be just as frustrati...
When we have dinner parties, we usually follow this plan: Drinks and appetizers around the coffee table, dinner at the dinner table, and then dessert back in the living room. My husband usually calls ...
We never gave much thought to this issue until recently when the subject came up at, of course, a dinner party. And really, it's an interesting question to think about. After all, we always set a time...
If you're a dinner party newbie, the idea of preparing an elaborate dinner and inviting a bunch of guests over to eat it might feel a little (or a lot!) intimidating. Here's a low-key idea to help eas...
Some of you may be pros at throwing dinner parties. Others may be intimidated. But whether you are an old dog looking for new tricks or a Cure taker approaching her first big fiesta, we've got loads o...
Right when you're simultaneously scrambling to finish up the last few dishes, set the table, and make yourself look presentable, it's inevitable that at least one of your guests will arrive early. Wha...
The Kitchn Cure is nearing an end and our Cure takers are gearing up for their celebratory dinner party! We find that a good way to establish the tone and energy of the evening is by giving the party ...
Not quite a potluck, definitely more high brow than a picnic, and more exciting than a meal in a restaurant, the renegade supper club is part of a growing trend of food lovers gathering in fields, war...
Earlier this week, we talked about plating and presentation, and whether these are important to us as home cooks. Most of you responded with an emphatic "Yes!" and pointed out that making the effort t...
In restaurants, how food is plated and presented is just as important as how it tastes. Home cooks aren't under quite as much pressure to perform for their guests as top chefs, but plating can still p...
We really love planning dinner parties - figuring out a menu, deciding who to invite, picking out wine, decorating the apartment, the whole shebang. But sometimes, it's just as much fun to wake up in ...
With the risk of sounding like your grandmother, we'll say we do think people should take more time out from their electronic lives to write letters (and yes, we see the irony as we write this on a bl...
Yes, you can. Soup is a great thing to serve at a dinner party, and we're not just talking soup shots as cute appetizers. We're going main course here. It can be an impressive meal that's fully satisf...
...is a big mistake. And not the kind of mistake I've been encouraging you to make. No, I'm referring to waiting until your life (and your household) is in perfect shape before you invite people ove...
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