THE trunk of the fallen eucalyptus tree makes a perfect picnic table and a couple of rocks nearby will do nicely as chairs. It’s a cool, shady spot, halfway down the canyon, and sycamore branches arc ...

The key to summer entertaining is simplicity. A cookout can be handled with a selection of meats and vegetables, but what about the appetizers? This plant-based Raw Mushroom Pate is good for you, with ...

Nothing gets a party started like a variety of tasty small plates that can be passed among guests during cocktail hour to whet the appetite. The perfect mix includes something savory for the omnivores ...

Curing salt, which preserves color and retards spoilage, is available online through Amazon, at Bass Pro Shops, and at local butcher shops. Quality pork and chicken livers are available at Whole Foods ...

Who says that a simple can of sardines can't become an appetizer worthy of praise? With just a few ingredients and almost no effort, you can turn this pantry classic into a creamy, tasty pâté that ...

Tarts look fancy, but they all start with the same thing: a good, sweet shortcrust pastry shell. This easy shortcrust tart dough, also known as pâte sucrée, bakes into a buttery, shortbread-style ...