Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Try as I might, entertaining is usually a hustle for me.

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ina Garten's self-bestowed sobriquet may be Barefoot Contessa, but another appropriate nickname might be the Doyenne of Dinner Parties. The ...

Free Italian Dinner Party Planer I want to help make it easy for you to plan and host a great Italian dinner party. Be sure ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Taking her own advice not to make everything for a party herself, Garten’s football menu features a number of “store-bought is fine” moments. As noted in Barefoot Contessa Parties!, Garten’s 2001 ...