Europeans are routinely flummoxed at why Americans call the main course an entree, but there's an actual reason why we do.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am soon to host a semiformal dinner -- and no, I don’t know exactly what that means (I was kind of roped into it). I plan to have hors d’oeuvres, soup, salad, a main course, ...

"Our concept is small, shareable plates," the server says. "We recommend ordering several dishes and passing them around." The message is so common, that anybody who insists on ordering an ...

Side dish recipes to complement any main course. Matching the right side dish to your main course is as nuanced as a wine ...

Whether it’s steak night or leftover night, 35 side recipes can slide onto any plate without missing a beat. They’re like the friend who fits in everywhere, always making things better without showing ...

I like salads, but, given the choice, it’s probably not going to be the first thing I think of for dinner. Frankly, by the time I finally get to sit down for the evening meal, I’m just this side of ...