15 Mistakes To Avoid When Hosting A Cocktail Party
Throwing a cocktail party? We asked top event experts to share the most common hosting mistakes and exactly how to avoid them for a successful evening.
Read MoreThrowing a cocktail party? We asked top event experts to share the most common hosting mistakes and exactly how to avoid them for a successful evening.
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Read MoreBefore guests arrive at your party, make sure you've followed these expert-approved tips for preparing an organized and efficient cocktail bar.
Read MoreGifting wine to the host of a dinner party may seem like a generous gesture, but there's some etiquette to keep in mind before you bring a bottle unannounced.
Read MoreGuy Fieri is an entertainer in every sense of the word. So, even when the young chef experienced a major flambé mishap, he still managed to turn things around.
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Read MoreThese tiny pumpkin pie bites are not only much cuter than their larger counterparts, but they're also easier to serve, and perfect for bringing to parties.
Read MoreAlong with knowing which dishes to serve and how much wine to buy, arranging flowers is another skill that party hosts must learn. Luckily, Ina Garten can help.
Read MoreWant to elevate and enhance the flavor and texture of your next strip steak? Follow Ina Garten's example and rub coffee grounds onto the meat.
Read MoreAnne Burrell's chicken noodle soup boasts all the components of a classic recipe. But, there's also a triad of extras that majorly revamps flavor.
Read MoreLooking for a sweet treat but don't want to pull out a slew of baking ingredients? Our go-to 3-ingredient Nutella cookies are just the quick and easy solution.
Read MoreDouble-dipping might seem innocent. However, the science behind it reveals that there could be more harmful germs in your dip than you thought.
Read MoreIn Ina Garten's 2008 cookbook, "Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics," she lists 10 things you should avoid serving at a dinner party.
Read MoreThe best desserts are made by loved ones. Jimmy Carter shared this sentiment, favoring his wife Rosalynn's signature nutty speciality above all others.
Read MoreOver the years, food has featured prominently in some truly iconic movie scenes, from anime to classic Hollywood films. Here are some of the most memorable.
Read MoreFOAM coolers are light, easy-to-manage models that keep drinks and snacks cool for shorter periods, like a trip to the park, beach, pool, or day on the water.
Read MoreThe best part about a dinner party is always the people around the table -- and, according to Padma Lakshmi, a big part of that is picking the perfect time.
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Read MoreGuy Fieri has eaten many unique and unusual dishes on "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives," but there's one meat that he (like many others) just can't stomach.
Read MoreDo you want to host a seamless and relaxing dinner party? By preparing for these unexpected situations, you'll be able to mingle and impress your guests.
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Read MoreIna Garten exudes class without pretension, so her tips on how to make guests feel instantly welcome are easy enough for any host to pull off.
Read MoreWhen it comes to hors d'oeuvres, celebrity chef Ina Garten prefers to keep it simple, choosing tasty, hassle-free nibbles that take just seconds to prepare.
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