Sometimes the party spills over into the next day, which is what inspired this hair-of-the-dog menu. It begins with the necessary carbs to soften the blow of last night’s decisions. We’re talking ...

If you've always thought that hosting a cocktail party sounds like it's more work than fun and have avoided throwing one for precisely that reason, we have some great news: It's not nearly as ...

When the Super Easy cookbook author is hosting a Christmas cocktail party these skewers are almost always on the menu. According to Food Network, Drummond said during her “Christmas Cocktail Party” ...

Entertaining can be stressful, but a cocktail party can be relatively easy to pull off with proper planning. Donna Crivello, chef/owner of the Donna’s restaurant chain (www.donnas.com), demonstrated ...

When you’re planning a cocktail party, the right appetizers can set the tone for the entire event. You want options that cater to varied tastes while also looking impressive. From zesty Caprese ...

Big, flavor-packed pantry ingredients are the secret to throwing a party even the host can enjoy. Chandra Ram led the digital food strategy for Food & Wine. She has more than 15 years of experience ...

Listed on her Barefoot Contessa website, Garten’s Christmas appetizers begin with a classic: bruschetta. Specifically, her recipe for Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschettas. More time-consuming than some of ...

If Andre Darlington has his way, you’ll throw a cocktail party soon. It doesn’t have to be fancy, nor fussy. It definitely should be fun, not stressful. That’s where his new book comes into play. “Bar ...

I personally don’t need gimmicks to be inspired to drink, but I can see how, in theory, it could make the experience more fun (see: Any Houston Brothers bar). But a new cocktail menu trend in Los ...

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