Entertaining

Our Everyday Entertaining expert tips, recipes, planning ideas, DIY decor, and checklists make your event go perfectly from start to finish.

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6 Things to Always Clean Before Guests Come Over

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How to Throw a Party the Martha Way—From Planning a Curated Menu to Designing a Beautiful Tablescape

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Small-Space Patio Furniture That Will Maximize Your Backyard's Entertaining Potential

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5 Areas You Should Always Organize Before Guests Come Over

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Your Guide to Hosting a Modern Afternoon Tea Party

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How to Organize a Successful Potluck, According to Chefs and Entertaining Experts

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How to Plan a Successful Party in 11 Easy Steps

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54 Creative Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Be Excited to Take Home

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12 Tasty Sides to Serve with Burgers (Other Than Fries!)

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12 Stunning Table Décor Ideas to Elevate Any Meal

Where to Place Your Napkin in a Formal Dining Place Setting

How to Set a Formal Dinner Table

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How to Fold a Napkin in 10 Beautiful Ways

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How to Build a Salsa Board, an Easy, Colorful Appetizer Perfect for Sharing

32 Winning Appetizers, Sides, and Desserts for When You Need to Bring a Dish

Father of the Bride Speeches That Knocked It Out of the Park

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Bridal Shower Games and Activities That Are Actually Fun

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Basic Chicken Soup

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Lasagna with Meat Sauce

Peach Crumble

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Shredded Beef Chuck Roast

Big Batch Vegetable Soup

Everyday Vegetable Soup

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Simple Poached Salmon

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Chocolate Souffle

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A Guide to 13 Varieties of Pumpkin

12 Picks for a Martha Stewart-Approved Christmas Celebration

12 Essentials That Will Help You Host a Martha-Approved Christmas Party

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How to Host a Cookie Swap, the Sweetest of All Holiday Parties

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20 Special Date-Night Recipes for Two

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Learn How to Make This 3D Floral Canvas Wall Art, a DIY That's Perfect for Valentine's Day

33 Super Bowl Desserts That (Almost) Taste Sweeter Than Winning

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19 of the Most Beautiful Valentine's Day Decoration Ideas for Your Home

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20 Valentine's Day Crafts That Beautifully Feature Flowers

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19 Hanukkah Dinner Recipes the Whole Family Will Love

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14 New Year's Eve Entertaining Essentials for Your End-of-Year Party

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How to Plan a Cookie Decorating Party, According to a Baker Who Hosts One Every Year

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6 Holiday Entertaining and Décor Trends to Expect This Year, According to Experts

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14 Christmas Games for Every Merry Party, Whether You're Hosting Kids, Adults, or the Whole Family

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How to Host the Ultimate Scary Movie Marathon This Fall

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11 Outdated Wedding Trends to Remove From Your Vision Board, According to Planners

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These Are the 5 Most Common Mistakes Hosts Make When Setting a Table

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Cheers! Toast the Season With These Christmas Martini Recipes

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Think Beyond Cheese and Charcuterie: These Creative Food Boards Are Your Answer to Easy Holiday Entertaining

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The 15 Best Thanksgiving Decorations for Your Home and Holiday Tabletop

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31 of Our Best Outdoor Halloween Decoration Projects

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A Complete List of Martha Stewart's Books—All 99 of Them

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Let Our Easy, Abridged Take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes Inspire Your Christmas Eve Dinner Menu

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Fun Wedding Games That'll Keep Guests Laughing

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Our Favorite Baby Shower Ideas

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15 Art Projects for Kids That Will Inspire Their Creativity

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There's 1 Week Left Until Thanksgiving! Here Are the 8 Tasks You Should Tackle Now for a Stress-Free Holiday

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18 Favorite Hors d'Oeuvres Recipes for Cocktail Parties and Other Special Celebrations

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How to Host an Easy Holiday Party

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27 Quick and Easy Appetizers That Make Entertaining a Breeze

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How to Plan a Holiday Open House Party—and Why It's the Best Way to Host, According to Entertaining Experts

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35 Make-Ahead Holiday Dishes for Stress-Free Entertaining

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This Day-of Thanksgiving Timeline Will Help You Get a Perfect Holiday Meal on the Table

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These Natural Place Setting Crafts Will Elevate Your Thanksgiving Tablescape

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Beautiful Christmas Table Setting Ideas That Will Enchant Your Guests

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A Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Menu—and a Detailed Hourly Schedule That Will Help You Pull It Off

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16 Beautiful Fall Porches to Inspire Your Own

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The 10 Best DIY Halloween Party Invitation Ideas

Prime Rib and Oven-Roasted Potatoes with Bay Leaves and Sage

A Fantastic Prime Rib Dinner Menu for Holiday Entertaining

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How to Turn Your Outdoor Summer Entertaining Space Into a Cozy Fall Retreat