When I'm planning get-togethers, I always reach for finger foods that guests can grab right off the platter. These 15 party ...

Next, get the jelly underway, by breaking up some cubes into a separate bowl and pouring half a pint (285ml) of boiling hot water over it, and an equal measure of cold water.

In the 18th century, cooks began layering cookies in their trifles, and the dessert became a favorite of the British, especially Queen Elizabeth. These days, people all over love a trifle.

Throwing a watching party for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton doesn't have to be a royal pain. But with the wedding scheduled for 6 a.m. East Coast time, you probably are going to ...

Street parties have their roots in the 18th Century, with another popular monarch. "King George III was very, very good at interacting with his people," explains food historian Pen Vogler.