Swap the hot stove for a menu centered around fresh, seasonal produce.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That's where these easy dinner party recipes come in. They're my (and my fellow editors' and content creators') go-to dishes for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's something quite magical about gathering your friends and loved ones around the dinner table. Whether it's an intimate ...

There's no wrong answer when it comes to what to cook for a dinner party, but there are a few things to keep in mind in order to impress your company without running yourself ragged as the host. When ...

Sidestep these common faux pas.

When I imagine hosting a dinner party, I picture myself in a fabulous dress, toting a perfectly made, ice-cold martini as I float around my dining table. My friends and I revel into the wee hours of ...

Or: the New York Times Cooking recipes I trot out when I want to impress without any stress. By Mia Leimkuhler Ali Slagle’s olive oil baked salmon.Credit...Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food ...

For years, whenever I invited people over for a meal, it was a Big Production. I favored showstopping dishes, such as bo ssam or sides of poached salmon with elaborate mousseline sauces. Even regular ...

While the host of a dinner party plays a huge role in whether it succeeds, guests have a big impact, too. For instance, attendees might make this faux pas.