Today, Annie asked me for help. She's hosting a small party tomorrow night and wants to serve some nibbles. Since it will be after work, the amount of time she can devote to cooking is limited. Thus she needs some delicious, but easy appetizer recipes. I provided so many suggestions, I thought, why not share them? Here, you'll find my favorite shockingly easy hors d'oeuvre ideas. Read more

If cooler temperatures leave you craving cozy comfort food, try cooking one of these delicious Italian dishes. We've got you covered with everything from fast and easy appetizers to entrées worthy of a dinner party. Read more

Sometimes — especially during the holidays — a party comes together at the last minute. When this happens, it's nice to have a couple of impromptu appetizer recipes. Since I always have several types of cheese on hand, I've rounded up eight of my favorite cheesy apps. Although these recipes are quick and easy (and involve few ingredients), they are flavorful and scrumptious. I'd feel proud Read more

While it's always nice to plan ahead, some nights just call for an impromptu get-together. Whether you have unexpected guests from out of town, or you simply want to enjoy a happy hour at home instead of a crowded bar, these dishes are sure to be your savior. Each has less than five steps and doesn't require a lot of laborious assembling. Instead of worrying about how you're going to throw this Read more

I'm planning a Summer-themed house party to kick off the season and to celebrate a friend's birthday, so I've been looking for decorating inspiration. I tend to go overboard with the appetizers and drinks that I serve at my parties, so it's important that my decorations be affordable and easy to create. I've found a few that I really love, so I thought I'd share them with you, in case you're Read more