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Whether you’re hosting a huge bash or a casual dinner party, you want to get it right—and you will, thanks to our entertaining and hosting ideas. But be warned, friends and family may never want to leave.

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The Best 4th of July Games to Play with Your Family

Keep things hopping with these 4th of July games the entire family will enjoy.

Our Community’s Best Summer Party Hosting Tips

Whether you're throwing a get-together for a summer holiday, a birthday, a graduation party or a simple backyard barbecue, follow...

30 Martini Recipes Worth Shaking Up

When you're in the mood for a cocktail, there are no better options than these martini recipes.

9 Types of Liqueurs You Need to Know

Here's everything you need to know about different types of liqueurs, including which ones shine in your favorite cocktails.

I’m Obsessed With This Coffee Carafe For Hosting, And It’s Only $30

The Cresimo Thermal Coffee carafe keeps coffee, tea, water and other beverages hot or cold for hours. It's perfect for...

Our Community’s Best Easter Hosting Tips

I asked our editors, Test Kitchen team, Bakeable members and Community Cooks for their best Easter hosting tips.

28 Tropical Drinks That Beg for a Little Cocktail Umbrella

These tropical drinks are just the thing when you're craving sunshine and a warm breeze! Find island-inspired classics and discover...

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Hosting a Cookbook Club

Cookbook club is the new book club. Here's how to host your first gathering.

8 Simple Ways to Impress Your Guests This Holiday Season, Straight from ‘Taste of...

'Tis the season to break out all the stops.

20 Birthday Party Favors for Adults

We found plenty of party favors for adults that guests will love! Choose from homemade treats, drink gifts and thoughtful...

How to Host a Stress-Free Backyard Barbecue

Summertime means entertaining outdoors—a lot. These tips for hosting a backyard barbecue include what food and drinks to serve, plus...

How to Keep Your Backyard Barbecue Bug-Free This Summer

Tired of having pesky insects crash your backyard barbecues? We've got tips on how to keep bugs away—no chemicals required.

We Tried Caroline’s Cakes, and It Made Birthday Celebrating Easy

Our editors tried Caroline’s Cakes, a mail-order company that sells handmade cakes from South Carolina. Here’s what they...

How to Make a Charcuterie Board

A perfectly arranged spread of meat, cheese, crackers and condiments is irresistible at any gathering. Here's everything you need to...

The Perfect Home Bar Cart for Every Style

Consider your hunt for the ideal home bar cart over! We’ve rounded up our favorite bar carts for every style...

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

Give your guests yet another thing to be grateful for this year by making this beautiful Thanksgiving charcuterie board.

How to Plan a Stress-Free Christmas Cookie Exchange, Straight from a Pro

With our party planning guide, this year's swap will be flawless. Christmas cookie exchange expert Kelsey Shepard shares her top...

Margarita Pitcher

When the warm weather rolls around, treat yourself and a few friends to a tasty pitcher of margaritas.

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys

We’ve all seen chocolate-covered strawberries, but what about chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys? Elevate your Thanksgiving table with this festive spin on...

The 29 Best Recipes for Your Book Club

Sometimes it's tough to choose the right read for your book club. Picking a good recipe can be even harder....

The Best Dining Chairs for Eating and Entertaining in 2026

Complete your dining set with one of the best dining chairs for comfortable seating around the table.

The 3 Best Extendable Kitchen and Dining Tables for Families, Tested

No space, no problem—the best extendable dining table will give you all the seating room you need

Fancy Panz Are Our Secret Weapon for Holiday Hosting

Serve and transport hot casseroles, crisp salads and decadent desserts with ease with Fancy Panz.

Home for the Holidays: Christmas Edition

From Grandma’s top-secret scalloped potato recipe to the cousins’ annual baking extravaganza, Christmastime is filled with nostalgic traditions that folks...