All About "picnics" and "potlucks"

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Devilish Eggs

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These zingy, old-fashioned deviled eggs have a hint of curry for an extra flavor kick. Try Catherine Newman's tasty recipe today.

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Grilled Artichokes

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Preparing fresh artichokes shouldn't be intimidating; our step-by-step guide will have boiled or grilled chokes on your table in less than an hour.

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Tomato-Basil Skewers

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Skewering mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes makes them easy to nosh at a party.

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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

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Thumbprint cookies are an old-fashioned treat, a little cookie well holding a dot of jam. Here, they're reinterpreted with walnut oil and whole-wheat pastry flour for today's healthier eating standards - and, of course, with...

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Stage a Family Cooking Competition

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Ever notice how people seem to gather in the kitchen? Why not transform this trend into an "official" gathering, and stage a cook-off. It's a sure way to have some fun, spend some time together, and -- if all goes well -- enjoy some great grub. So get cookin'!

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Ginger-Coconut Chicken

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The wonderful flavors of southern India - coconut milk, dried Thai chiles and coriander seed - provide a pleasant punch to a basic chicken breast. Although the ingredients look exotic, this is a deceptively easy dish you'll be...

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Tomato & Basil Finger Sandwiches

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A smear of reduced-fat mayonnaise and a little fresh basil allow perfectly ripe tomatoes to shine.

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Tomato Gratin

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A gratin is any dish topped with cheese or breadcrumbs mixed with butter, then heated until browned—but it needn’t be heavy. This one has plenty of garden-fresh tomatoes and herbs, a touch of full-flavored cheese and a crispy...

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Rhubarb Crisp

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Nothing says spring like rhubarb. Quick-to-prepare, single-serving fruit crisps like this one are an easy way to get dessert on the table anytime.

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Squash Cheesecake Bars

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Pureed winter squash gives most of the body to these leaner cheesecake bars.

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