In her latest Instagram post, the Barefoot Contessa suggests that a dinner party might just be the thing to prevent those winter blues! We agree, especially after reading her menu, which includes ...

When hosting a winter dinner party, it's all about adding comfort foods to your menu. You want your friends' trek out into the cold to be rewarded with something warm and inviting. Ina Garten has ...

The best dinner parties are about good food in a relaxed atmosphere. With the right choice of dishes and some pre-planning you can be relaxed when your guests arrive, with the smell of amazing ...

We also deserve a big old slice of that here in New Zealand – so we are using our winter as a great excuse to indulge in this type of sumptuous dining in the season that calls for it.

In the case of this menu, I chose our Winter Salad with Fennel and Oranges ... Hosting a fantastic dinner party is rocket science; it just takes a little planning, a little smart self-care ...