Entertaining

Making a basket out of a watermelon seems like a daunting task, but done correctly it can be a great centerpiece for any table. You can use the fruit basket to house watermelon balls or fruit...

To add to the experience of smoking hookah, some smokers use the rind of a fruit as the tobacco or "shisha" bowl. The bowl of the hookah is used to store the flavored tobacco, and eventually where...

Edible cantaloupe and watermelon centerpieces add gorgeous and delicious touches to any table setting. Fanciful effects can be accomplished by using proper tools and techniques to carve and shape...

When you create a sculpted fruit centerpiece for your dining room table, you are making both a colorful eye-catching center of attention and a delicious addition to your party menu. Without a lot...

This is a very strange alternative to plain ordinary cheese balls. Very simple to make, and you won't have to worry about everyone else bringing the same dish! I know it's so disappointing to take...

Edible bouquets make great centerpieces and decor for parties as they are attractive and can be eaten. There are companies that design and make these; however, they are usually quite expensive....

Applesauce pizza? Say it isn't so! Well, it is so... and it is good too! Next time you are stumped as to what to serve for dessert, try this awesome and easy recipe that your kids will just devour!

Are you hosting a party and need a unique idea for a centerpiece? Using fruit slices is a creative way to add bold colors and a beautiful scent to a centerpiece for any occasion!

Fruit platters are ubiquitous at social occasions, business meetings and even formal affairs. They often consist of drab piles of fruit chunks that are too large to comfortably eat, resting on a...

When planning your award dinner, you want to choose a meal that is affordable and easy to prepare. An award dinner is a great way for your organization to network. Be sure that your menu items are...

Fruit platters are a lovely addition to a breakfast, brunch or mid-afternoon party. They are refreshing and less perishable than mayonnaise-based salads, so they can be safely left out for guests...

Potluck dinners have been popular for generations. They are a wonderful way for a group of friends or church members to get together and enjoy a meal without spending a lot of money. Here are...

One of the popular drinks to make for receptions, socials, parties and other mixers is the celebrated fruit punch with Sprite. Although special events are when you'll likely make the drink, you...

A chocolate fountain is ideal for parties or celebrations. It provides tasty treats and a stunning centerpiece. Melted chocolate is pumped through the fountain system and falls over the top tier,...

The art of garnishing has come a long way from a sprig of parsley or a twist of lemon on the side of a plate. Any kind of fruit or vegetable imaginable may be used to create a work of art to...

During spring you may be hosting some parties and looking for some fun centerpiece ideas that are inexpensive and easy to put together. From Easter-themed concepts to simple arrangements that can...

Write a dinner menu and entice guests to come taste the meal. Whether you're planning a wedding and need to write the dinner menu for one hundred or you're hosting a dinner party for eight,...

Fresh fruit arrangements are both interesting and delicious when placed on a festive table. There are many different ways to arrange fresh fruits to make centerpieces that are eye-catching and...

Dips are ideal for entertaining large groups of people. A dip station with numerous types of dip (from hummus to seafood) and dipping items (from pretzels to fruit) will be a guaranteed party hit...

Many hosts aim to make their party the one to remember. They buy the necessities; spend hours cleaning; prep, cook, and place mouth watering dishes; and then are left with one glaring empty spot....

A decorated pineapple makes a colorful and edible centerpiece for a dinner party, buffet table, holiday party, open house or reception. This article will show you how to create a pineapple "tree"...

Theme your dinner with a one colored food night. Orange is a wonderful color for a summer meal or birthday party. Consider it for any occasion or just for fun. It's a great color to use in the...

Set out a cascading fruit centerpiece at your next celebration and you're sure to hear plenty of compliments from guests. Here are the basic instructions for making one. You'll find everything you...

If you have seen those arrangements that look like flower bouquets but are really made of fruit, you know what great gifts they can be. But given the high cost of the store-bought versions, you...

An edible bouquet of fruit flowers is a great gift for Mother's Day or Valentine's Day, and a great edible centerpiece for spring or summer parties. You can buy expensive edible fruit flower...

Paint by looking at a drawing. Learn how to make an artistic food tray with these video instructions.

A watermelon fruit bowl is a delight at a summer party. It is a colorful and nutritious dessert. When you place a watermelon bowl in the center of a party buffet table it adds a bit of fun to the...

You don't need to be a culinary chef to create a fruit basket centerpiece, but garnishing tools and skills do help. The type of centerpiece you make depends on the festivity, the menu, the time of...

Beef stew is a traditional dinner, and though the recipe varies slightly between families, the main ingredients--meat and vegetables in a thick broth--make beef stew an easy meal to serve to...

If you're getting bored of plain old flowers on your dinner table, switch it up! Read below for some alternative ideas to centerpieces.

Hit the buffet line in a healthy way. Pass by those fried chicken wings, heavy buttered dinner rolls and macaroni and cheese. Take a look at these tips to make your buffet selections healthy.

You can create a fancy centerpiece by carving a simple piece of fruit into an elegant design. Before you begin cutting, you must draw the design onto the fruit. Follow these tips to draw a fruit...

Before grabbing that burger and fry combo at your favorite fast food spot, take a look at these tips so you can learn how to stick to your diet.

If its fierce, spiny exterior intimidates you, you'll want to know how to eat a dragon fruit before you get out your paring knife. Don't worry, though, because these harmless and delicious fruits...

A fun way to spice up a drink is to cool it with fruit-filled ice cubes. Crystal-clear blocks of ice with pieces of fresh fruit frozen inside are sure to impress party guests. Though it may look...

Fruit is a colorful, unexpected way to liven up an artificial floral arrangement. Using Styrofoam forms, floral wire and silk flowers, you can create custom-made centerpieces for weddings,...

Tired of sending the usual cupcakes, chips, & sodas to your child's school parties? Well here is a fun but healthy way to put a smile on a kid's face without it being the sugar :)