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From setting the table to serving the meal, we've got all the bases covered. Check out the articles in this section for tips and tricks to help you create the perfect menu for any occasion.

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Spread Holiday Cheer With a Good Mulled Beer

Forget mulled wine. This year stay warm with the spicy flavor of mulled beer!

By Stephanie Vermillion Dec 17, 2019 Holiday Menus / Christmas Menus

What Is Candy Corn and How Is It Made?

Every Halloween, bags of triangle-shaped, yellow, orange and white candies fill trick-or-treat bags all over the U.S. But what exactly is candy corn?

By Stephanie Watson & Kathryn Whitbourne Holiday Menus / Halloween Menus

Why Restaurants Are So Loud These Days

The volume in many restaurants has gone up a lot. And the reason is mainly financial.

By Alia Hoyt Dec 7, 2018 Menus / Dining Out

Cuneiform Cookies Just in Time for the Holidays!

Tired of those same old sugar cookies pressed into the same old snowman shape? Why not do some old-school baking this year? As in Sumerian old school.

By Kate Kershner Nov 30, 2016 Holiday Menus / Holiday Season Menus

Why Turkey Fryers Explode

Thanksgiving Day is No. 1 for cooking fire accidents, and turkey fryers are a big part of the problem. Here's why, scientifically speaking.

By Kathryn Whitbourne Nov 23, 2016 Holiday Menus / Thanksgiving Menus

Overwhelmed by Confusing Menus? Many Are, Survey Finds

An OpenTable survey found the 25 terms that most confound American diners.

By Christopher Hassiotis Jun 15, 2016 Menus / Dining Out

5 Italian Dishes Kids Can Make

Kids are more likely to eat food they've helped to prepare. And they love pizza and pasta. With that in mind, we've come up with five Italian-inspired dishes that even the littlest ones can have a hand in making.

By Laurie L. Dove Family Menus / Kids in the Kitchen

5 Tips for Making the Perfect Panna Cotta

Panna cotta may seem like a fancy dessert, but it's actually quite simple to make. And with these five tips, your Italian desserts will come out just right -- every time.

By Maria Trimarchi Family Menus / Kids in the Kitchen

Should you use mascarpone or ricotta for cannoli?

It's a flaky pastry tube with a creamy delicious filling. But what's that filling supposed to be made of, and is there room to experiment?

By Maria Trimarchi Family Menus / Kids in the Kitchen

Thanksgiving Pictures and Recipes

Need some inspiration for your next Thanksgiving spread? Check out our photos and recipes of the most popular holiday meal mainstays.

Holiday Menus / Thanksgiving Menus

Jim Deliman's Carrot Saffron Soup

Here is a delightful dish for a Fall harvest dinner party; Jim Deliman's carrot saffron soup recipe. Learn how to make Jim Deliman's carrot saffron soup.

Menus / Seasonal Menus

4 Fall Harvest Winery Dinner Party Ideas

We have four great ideas for entertaining with a Fall harvest winery dinner party. Learn our 4 Fall harvest winery dinner party ideas here.

Menus / Seasonal Menus

Dinner Party Invitations

In order to have a party, you first need to invite some guests. Here is a great way to personalize and hand-deliver your dinner party invitations.

Menus / Dinner Party Ideas

Throw It In a Salad! 5 Salad Recipes That Save You Money

Salads have come a long way from simple greens and dressing. We've got 5 recipes that definitely aren't your grandmother's salads.

By Emilie Sennebogen Menus / Budget Meals

10 Thanksgiving Sides No One Cares About

Thanksgiving is just as much about the sides as it is about the turkey, but many of the traditional holiday favorites are less than popular. Save yourself from ample amounts of unwanted leftovers by nixing these sides from your Turkey Day table.

By Jill Jaracz Holiday Menus / Thanksgiving Menus

5 Tips for Dealing With Turkey Day Drama

Feuding family members, an overcrowded house and the pressure of preparing a multicourse meal can lead to conflicts on Thanksgiving. Instead of dreading the holidays, try these tips to head off Turkey Day drama before it happens.

By Bambi Turner Holiday Menus / Thanksgiving Menus

Thanksgiving for Two: Your Perfect Menu

Thanksgiving is normally a holiday filled with numerous guests, ample amounts of food and more than a little family drama. But when there's just two of you on Turkey Day, you have to plan things a little differently.

By Chris Obenschain Holiday Menus / Thanksgiving Menus

10 International Dishes for Your Thanksgiving Spread

Turkey and stuffing are delicious traditional Thanksgiving dishes, but sometimes it's refreshing to vary the requisite menu to include international fare.

By Alia Hoyt Holiday Menus / Thanksgiving Menus

Our Easy Guide for Prepping Pumpkin

This fall, don't just carve your pumpkin, cook it and puree it to get that homemade pumpkin flavor in your favorite fall dish.

By Emilie Sennebogen Menus / Seasonal Menus

Holiday Hostess Recipes

From trick or treat candy bar cupcakes to Greek stuffing, the Holiday Hostesses have you covered with their delicious holiday recipes.

By TLC Holiday Menus / Holiday Season Menus

10 Alternatives to Expensive Ingredients

Some recipes are easy to improvise, while others require an exact set of ingredients to turn out. But sometimes you don't have the funds to include that one ridiculously overpriced additive. Don't worry; we have the alternatives you're looking for.

By Jill Jaracz Menus / Budget Meals

10 Budget Busters on Everyday Restaurant Menus

Quick, which is the best deal on the menu: the roast chicken, the Caesar salad or the filet mignon? The answer might surprise you.

By Kim Williamson Menus / Budget Meals

10 Delicious Uses for Canned Beans

If you think beans are just a side dish, you don't know beans! Try some of these ideas for incorporating nutritious, quick-fixing canned beans into everything from party dips to desserts.

By Heather Kolich Menus / Budget Meals

10 Frugal Cooking Tips

To make the most of your food budget, you have to be a strategic shopper and a careful cook. Here are 10 steps you can take, both in the supermarket and in your kitchen, that are guaranteed to whittle down your grocery bills.

By Alison Cooper Menus / Budget Meals