A party only feels complete when the food keeps people laughing, talking, and reaching for seconds. That’s exactly why a list ...

From fondue feasts to soup swaps, go for one of these unique fall dinner party themes. Autumn's bounty and holidays make it easy, from menu ideas to themed décor to nostalgic crafts.

The name of Jewish food writer Jake Cohen’s new cookbook, “Dinner Party Animal,” is a particularly apt one: The 31-year-old ...

Backyard bbq, outdoor movie night, or hot dog "bonfire"—which will you try first? One of the hardest parts of planning a summer party, in my opinion, is not getting overwhelmed by the details. I might ...

Oscar party menus inspired by this year's best picture nominees. March 5, 2010 — -- So, your invitation to the Academy Awards got lost in the mail? No worries! Throw an Oscar party, invite some ...

It's party day and you've invited your closest friends, all of your family, co-workers, and their kids over for a celebration. To save time, you want to pull together a quick buffet that will be sure ...

"BEST MEAL EVER!" Margulies said of the dinner party hosted by Ina Garten and her husband Jeffrey Sam Burros is a writer, producer, and cook working with the Food and Lifestyle team at PEOPLE. Prior ...

/ Photographs by Graydon + Herriott for The Wall Street Journal, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson IT’S SPRING, but the rainy spell in the Northeast and snow in L.A. have ...

FADS ARE EBBING WHEN IT COMES TO PARTY FOODS, with hosts opting for recognizable standards. But that doesn't mean boring. Some caterers are devising new twists to keep things interesting. Nicole ...

DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I host a good deal of parties and dinners throughout the year with a mix of family and friends. Some of our guests have different dietary lifestyles or concerns; we have a ...

Ah, graduation season. It’s officially that time of year when you’re either receiving 100 invites to grads’ parties or planning a party for your grad. If you fall into the planning-a-party bucket, Ina ...