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Things to cook, pour and share: make-ahead dinners, drinks for every kind of table, kitchen projects like cold brew and ingredients from food cultures around the world.
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Tailgate Food Ideas: Grill, Cooler and Make-Ahead Dishes for Game Day
Handheld, prepped at home and sturdy enough for a parking lot. Tailgate food ideas for the grill, the cooler and the hot box, plus menus for warm and cold game days.
4 minute readSports
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How to Feed a Crowd on a Budget
Cheap meals for a crowd start with a filling base, one generous main and bulk shopping. Practical ways to host a big group well without overspending.
4 minute read
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How Much Food Per Person for a Party: Meat, Sides, Drinks and Ice
Rules of thumb for how much meat, sides, appetizers, pizza, drinks and ice to plan per guest, how to adjust them for your crowd and a worked example for a backyard party.
3 minute read
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How to Set Up a Buffet Table That Keeps the Line Moving
Plates first, cutlery last, mains after the sides and drinks somewhere else entirely. A practical guide to buffet line setup for family parties, reunions and holiday meals.
4 minute readEvents
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How to Keep Food Warm for a Party (and Cold Dishes Cold)
A low oven, a slow cooker on its warm setting, a chafing dish or a pre-heated cooler will hold hot food until guests are ready. Here is how each method works and where it falls short.
4 minute read
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How Long Can Food Sit Out? The Two-Hour Rule at Parties and Picnics
Most cooked and perishable food is good for about two hours at room temperature, and only one hour on a hot day. Here is when the clock starts, which dishes to watch and how to stay inside the limit.
5 minute read
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How to Host a Dinner Party Without the Stress
Most dinner party stress comes from doing too much on the day. Choose a forgiving menu, cook ahead, set the table early and give yourself time to sit down with your guests.
4 minute read
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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home
Cold brew needs a jar, coarse coffee, cold water and patience. Here is how to steep it, strain it cleanly and keep a batch going all week.
4 minute read
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Across the Table: Pairing Champagne With Everyday Food and Special Menus
Why bubbles go further than you think Champagne is often saved for the toast and then forgotten, which is a shame, because its bright acidity and fine bubbles make it one of…
2 minute read
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Crunch, Flavor, Culture: Ordering Kuli Kuli and Other African Staples Online
A snack with a story Kuli kuli comes from northern Nigeria and the wider Sahel, where roasted groundnuts are ground into a paste, pressed to release their oil, seasoned and shaped into…
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