Make the most of summer's harvest by having a menu totally dedicated to tomatoes, including appetizers (such as bruschetta), salads (such as caprese), mains (such as fresh pasta), and even cocktails.

What dinner party could be more simple? Your guests do the cooking, so you can relax and enjoy your own party. If you limit the menu to cheese and chocolate fondue, you can skip the expensive entree.

There’s something magical about fondue that brings people together. I remember the first time I experienced it at a friend’s birthday party. The laughter, the clinking of forks, and the gooey ...