tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021:/serious-entertaining/30 2017-02-24T13:00:00Z Serious Eats Chapp tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.296524 2017-02-24T13:00:00Z 2017-02-24T13:00:00Z

Another year, another Academy Awards, another Oscars party to plan for. Here at Serious Eats, that means it's also time for another pun-tastic Oscars party menu of dishes appropriate for the occasion.

Sho Spaeth Another year, another Academy Awards, another Oscars party to plan for. Here at Serious Eats, that means it's also time for another pun-tastic Oscars party menu of dishes appropriate for the occasion. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.219499 2015-08-28T10:00:00Z 2015-08-28T10:00:00Z

Late August is my favorite time of year: just cool enough to eat outside without dripping sweat into your food, but still the season for excellent produce. It's like all those tender stalks of asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and bunches of fresh herbs are just begging you to make a totally killer Italian dinner and eat it in a cool evening breeze. And let's be real: why <em>wouldn't</em> you say yes? Here's how it's gonna go.

Niki Achitoff-Gray Late August is my favorite time of year: just cool enough to eat outside without dripping sweat into your food, but still the season for excellent produce. It's like all those tender stalks of asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and bunches of fresh herbs are just begging you to make a totally killer Italian dinner and eat it in a cool evening breeze. And let's be real: why wouldn't you say yes? Here's how it's gonna go. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.243497 2015-07-15T11:00:00Z 2015-07-15T11:00:00Z

It's been one of those sweltering weeks when even my air-conditioned apartment feels overwhelmingly humid and hot. And when air-conditioning isn't cutting it, there's no way I'm turning on the stove, let alone the oven. But that doesn't mean we can't eat one helluva home-"cooked" meal.

Niki Achitoff-Gray It's been one of those sweltering weeks when even my air-conditioned apartment feels overwhelmingly humid and hot. And when air-conditioning isn't cutting it, there's no way I'm turning on the stove, let alone the oven. But that doesn't mean we can't eat one helluva home-"cooked" meal. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.255339 2015-06-16T11:00:00Z 2015-06-16T11:00:00Z

I'm sure your dad loves you unconditionally and probably had lots of patience for burnt pancakes when you were a kid, but I think we can agree that it's even better to cook something as delicious as it is memorable. It's a tall order, I know. Which is why we're here to help.

Niki Achitoff-Gray I'm sure your dad loves you unconditionally and probably had lots of patience for burnt pancakes when you were a kid, but I think we can agree that it's even better to cook something as delicious as it is memorable. It's a tall order, I know. Which is why we're here to help. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.281552 2015-05-11T11:00:00Z 2015-05-11T11:00:00Z

After seven glorious seasons, <em>Mad Men</em> is drawing to a close. In other words, the time to throw the ultimate '60s (and early '70s) bash is nigh. Take a drag from your cigarette holder and whip out your pearl necklaces and cufflinks, your fedoras and your cat-eye glasses: it's time to get retro. We're talking Swedish meatballs with a side of toothpicks, creamy deviled eggs, tangy French onion dip, pastry-encased beef Wellington, and beyond. And yes, don't worry, we've got the drinks covered too.

Niki Achitoff-Gray After seven glorious seasons, Mad Men is drawing to a close. In other words, the time to throw the ultimate '60s (and early '70s) bash is nigh. Take a drag from your cigarette holder and whip out your pearl necklaces and cufflinks, your fedoras and your cat-eye glasses: it's time to get retro. We're talking Swedish meatballs with a side of toothpicks, creamy deviled eggs, tangy French onion dip, pastry-encased beef Wellington, and beyond. And yes, don't worry, we've got the drinks covered too. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.182579 2015-04-30T07:45:00Z 2015-04-30T07:45:00Z

As any gluten-free person can tell you, forgoing gluten doesn't mean missing out on excellent food. Whether it's you or your guests who follow a restricted diet, we've put together a 100% gluten-free menu that should make hosting just a little less stressful and extra delicious.

Niki Achitoff-Gray As any gluten-free person can tell you, forgoing gluten doesn't mean missing out on excellent food. Whether it's you or your guests who follow a restricted diet, we've put together a 100% gluten-free menu that should make hosting just a little less stressful and extra delicious. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.224016 2015-04-17T09:00:00Z 2015-04-17T09:00:00Z

This four-course meal looks fancy and tastes delicious, but that's just part of the good news: each of these dishes can be made in under an hour from start to finish, and all of them can be made simultaneously. In other words, with a little planning and prep work, you can have a full guest-worthy spread on the table without breaking a sweat.

Niki Achitoff-Gray This four-course meal looks fancy and tastes delicious, but that's just part of the good news: each of these dishes can be made in under an hour from start to finish, and all of them can be made simultaneously. In other words, with a little planning and prep work, you can have a full guest-worthy spread on the table without breaking a sweat. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.203488 2015-04-02T13:00:00Z 2015-04-02T13:00:00Z

On Friday night, Jewish families around world will gather at their dining room tables. They'll recline with just a little more intent. Most will crack open their haggadahs. Hands will be washed and bitter herbs dunked; there will be many, many glasses of wine. And then, history absorbed and tradition honored, there will be food. Glorious, glorious piles of delicious Jew food. Here's how it's gonna go.

Niki Achitoff-Gray On Friday night, Jewish families around world will gather at their dining room tables. They'll recline with just a little more intent. Most will crack open their haggadahs. Hands will be washed and bitter herbs dunked; there will be many, many glasses of wine. And then, history absorbed and tradition honored, there will be food. Glorious, glorious piles of delicious Jew food. Here's how it's gonna go. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.213075 2015-03-20T07:45:00Z 2015-03-20T07:45:00Z

Spring is in the air! Can you feel it? Because...I can't, not yet anyway. Luckily, I <em>can</em> see it, mainly in the form of fresh young produce on my supermarket shelves. It may not be picnic weather just yet, but the first tender asparagus and sweet peas are just starting to return to our tables, and in my book that's reason enough to celebrate. Here's a four-course brunch menu to get you started.

Niki Achitoff-Gray Spring is in the air! Can you feel it? Because...I can't, not yet anyway. Luckily, I can see it, mainly in the form of fresh young produce on my supermarket shelves. It may not be picnic weather just yet, but the first tender asparagus and sweet peas are just starting to return to our tables, and in my book that's reason enough to celebrate. Here's a four-course brunch menu to get you started. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.232369 2015-03-15T21:00:00Z 2015-03-15T21:00:00Z

St. Patrick's Day is about more than wearing lots of green and getting plastered&mdash;it's also about having a hearty Irish meal first. In all seriousness, though, no matter how you celebrate, a great dinner is central to the holiday. From corned beef and mashed potatoes to stout-battered onion rings and one jaw-droppingly rich Irish coffee ice cream, we've put together a menu of rib-sticking fare that'll keep you going full steam ahead all evening long.

Niki Achitoff-Gray St. Patrick's Day is about more than wearing lots of green and getting plastered—it's also about having a hearty Irish meal first. In all seriousness, though, no matter how you celebrate, a great dinner is central to the holiday. From corned beef and mashed potatoes to stout-battered onion rings and one jaw-droppingly rich Irish coffee ice cream, we've put together a menu of rib-sticking fare that'll keep you going full steam ahead all evening long. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.264292 2015-02-12T07:45:00Z 2015-02-12T07:45:00Z

Batman has his Joker, Christmas has its Grinch, and Valentine's Day? I won't point any fingers, but <em>you know who you are</em>, snarling at love poems and ripping doilies to shreds in your dark, soulless lair of disdain. But whether you're dining alone, hunkering down with friends, or sharing the evening with an equally cliché-averse partner, there's no reason why you can't have your gloom and eat it too.

Niki Achitoff-Gray Batman has his Joker, Christmas has its Grinch, and Valentine's Day? I won't point any fingers, but you know who you are, snarling at love poems and ripping doilies to shreds in your dark, soulless lair of disdain. But whether you're dining alone, hunkering down with friends, or sharing the evening with an equally cliché-averse partner, there's no reason why you can't have your gloom and eat it too. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.246044 2014-08-18T12:15:00Z 2014-08-18T12:15:00Z

Weekly spaghetti dinners with a rotating cast of friends and family started as an easy solution for working parents who missed having a social life. We had no idea it would tap into something much deeper.

Sarah Grey Weekly spaghetti dinners with a rotating cast of friends and family started as an easy solution for working parents who missed having a social life. We had no idea it would tap into something much deeper. Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.201096 2014-07-11T12:15:00Z 2014-07-11T12:15:00Z

Whether you're a true French patriot or merely a hungry American looking for a decadent meal, we've got the ultimate Bastille Day menu for you. <em>Allons-y, mes amis!</em>

Niki Achitoff-Gray Whether you're a true French patriot or merely a hungry American looking for a decadent meal, we've got the ultimate Bastille Day menu for you. Allons-y, mes amis! Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.261989 2014-04-04T14:30:31Z 2014-04-04T14:30:31Z

After a long, bitter winter (Wall-style, minus Hodor for company), the <em>Game of Thrones</em> season premiere is finally upon us (Sunday at 9 p.m. EST on HBO). And there will be blood! (Probably.) Before taking the deep dive back into Westeros, you must have strength. And that means fortifying yourself with a <em>Throne</em>-themed meal that's...dare we say...fit for a king?

Jamie Feldmar After a long, bitter winter (Wall-style, minus Hodor for company), the Game of Thrones season premiere is finally upon us (Sunday at 9 p.m. EST on HBO). And there will be blood! (Probably.) Before taking the deep dive back into Westeros, you must have strength. And that means fortifying yourself with a Throne-themed meal that's...dare we say...fit for a king? Read More ]]> tag:www.seriouseats.com,2021://30.256617 2014-03-27T17:15:00Z 2014-03-27T17:15:00Z

I don't know about you, but I've had enough of this elusive spring business. I know it's out there! <em>I can smell it in the air.</em> The chilly, fickle air. Well, I say ENOUGH! If I can't have my toasty patches of sunlight and premature sandal wearing, then I'm going to stuff my face full of bright, tender, crunchy, fresh vegetables. That'll show 'em. Whoever <em>they</em> are.

Niki Achitoff-Gray I don't know about you, but I've had enough of this elusive spring business. I know it's out there! I can smell it in the air. The chilly, fickle air. Well, I say ENOUGH! If I can't have my toasty patches of sunlight and premature sandal wearing, then I'm going to stuff my face full of bright, tender, crunchy, fresh vegetables. That'll show 'em. Whoever they are. Read More ]]>