Great starters for any meal, salads also shine as complementary side dishes or complete meals on their own. And — since the 1970s when salad bars became de rigueur in even the smallest North American restaurants — we’ve all embraced fresh and easy salads as an everyday addition to our diets. George... More »
"Whatever you choose to do," says Julia Aitken, author of 125 Best Entertaining Recipes, "Remember to have fun cooking and don’t try to tackle more than you can comfortably handle. Your guests would far rather enjoy a simple meal, in the company of a relaxed and happy host, than plow through a six-... More »