DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am soon to host a semiformal dinner -- and no, I don’t know exactly what that means (I was kind of roped into it). I plan to have hors d’oeuvres, soup, salad, a main course, ...

Here’s the problem with salad: Five minutes after eating, you’re starving again. That’s why these 20 dinner salads are going to come in handy. They’re all hearty enough to be a main course item, but ...

"Our concept is small, shareable plates," the server says. "We recommend ordering several dishes and passing them around." The message is so common, that anybody who insists on ordering an ...

I like salads, but, given the choice, it’s probably not going to be the first thing I think of for dinner. Frankly, by the time I finally get to sit down for the evening meal, I’m just this side of ...

Whether it’s steak night or leftover night, 35 side recipes can slide onto any plate without missing a beat. They’re like the friend who fits in everywhere, always making things better without showing ...

A meal can feel a little off when the sides don't quite support what you're serving. Here are 23 side dishes that help bring everything together in a simple way. I know how helpful it is to have ...