Honest Entertaining®

Simple and impressive and ready in less time than it takes to run and buy marinated olives. That's what we call honest entertaining.

Drowning gelato in espresso has got to be the most spectacular sort of tragedy ever to take place at the dinner table. Here's how to add a little drama to your dessert.

Folks are calling this grilled chicken thighs with arugula salad "wonderful" and "perfectly balanced" and "restaurant quality." Sorta enticing, yes?

Knowing how to perfectly blister shishito peppers results in a beguiling cocktail nosh with a mildly tingly, almost sweet heat.

An exceptionally easy, ridiculously satisfying, and even righteously healthy use for that leftover steak in the fridge. (And yes, there is such a thing as leftover steak...)

A sprightly summer cocktail, this vibrant variant on a Pimm's Cup is a wham bam grand slam of booze, orange, lemon, cucumber, mint, and lemon-lime soda.

Ice cream bars are a very, very personal thing. Which is exactly why we love this approach, which essentially allows you to make whatever custom combination of store-bought ice cream, chocolate, and coatings you fancy.

The perfect cold brew coffee relies on exactly the right ratio of coffee grounds to water. And just a little patience. We can help you with the former.

Sweet meets savory in these honey teriyaki ribs that walk the line perfectly in terms of balanced flavors. The most sweetly irresistible ribs we've tried. See for yourself.

A healthy, veggie-packed dinner that's most magnificent during the height of summer. No turning on the stove required.

No mere cocktail and not just dessert, this margarita granita falls somewhere blissfully, intoxicatingly in between. Yet is still as satisfying as if you'd had both.

Bored by plain old water? Allow us to introduce you to your solution.

With its deep dark chocolate smack and intense espresso buzz, this mocha cake creation ought to have a minimum age requirement.

A hint of maple with just the right amount of spice. That's our verdict on these grilled chicken wings that are cooked to perfection.

As easy and traditional as classic Greek salad. But with a subtle twist that's gonna have you coming back to this recipe again and again and again.

This ginger-spiked, Korean-style marinade comes together from pantry staples and takes just minutes to work its considerable magic before you toss the steak on the grill.

The only real trick to this stiff summery sensation is resisting the temptation to snitch a swig before it's time.

Imagine how guests will size up your grilling prowess after you slap this baby on the table.

Juicy, tender, and subtly spiced, this Texas-style smoked chicken is as good as barbecue gets with its intriguing four-ingredient spice rub that beautifully melds heat with sweet.

Easy as meatloaf (we swear), this melding of some of the richest things we know—pork shoulder, liver, and duck fat—along with spices, a splash of brandy, and some wine makes a simple, rustic country pâté that's perfect for entertaining.