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Craving: Tender and Buttery Popovers

Popovers are one of those culinary marvels that we will never tire of witnessing - or eating! They start out as loose pools of batter dribbled into a baking tin and emerge from the oven a short while ...

Party Time! 5 Fabulous Finger Foods for Fall

This time of year, we love throwing little gatherings at our house. They're really just an excuse to get people together, open a bottle of wine or two, and enjoy an evening of conversation. Rather tha...

Fun Entertaining: Chalkboard Tablecloths

Children's art canvas by day; edgy modern party accessory by night! We saw these chalkboard tablecloths and immediately saw their potential in party situations. Imagine a wine tasting with the names o...

Quick Rewards: Steamed Mussels for Dinner

For a dish that's fast, easy, and luxurious, you really can't beat a bowl of steamed mussels. They can be dinner for one (our preferred option!) or an appetizer for a crowd. Either way, fridge to tabl...

Quick Tip: Use Parchment Paper as Muffin Cup Liners

We think this is an ingenious idea from Martha Stewart! It will be an especially handy trick for those times when we run out of liners in the middle of a batch of muffins. And it looks elegant, too - ...

Garden Parties: DIY Customizable Paper Lantern Garlands
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We're itching to break out the craft supplies and make some of these paper lanterns for ourselves! A string or two would add the perfect special touch to an evening garden party or other outdoor escap...

Dinner Party Strategy: Dealing with Late Guests

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...

Stress-Less Entertaining: Have an Open House

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...

Dinner Party Strategy: Dealing with Early-Arriving Guests

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...

Entertaining Tip: Set the Scene with a Theme

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 ...

Entertaining Tip: An Alternative to Name Tags

We've all been at those large parties where we're handed a "Hello my name is..." sticker when we walk through the door and then stand around feeling rather awkward while we make small talk with strang...

Recipe Recommendation: Pasta Carbonara from Pioneer Woman

Sometimes you just need a nice, straightforward recipe that is good enough for company and yet easy enough to make on the fly. Spaghetti carbonara definitely fits the bill, and the version from Pionee...