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 ...

Here’s the problem with salad: Five minutes after eating, you’re starving again. That’s why these 20 dinner salads are going to come in handy. They’re all hearty enough to be a main course item, but ...

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 ...

Trying to find the right side dish can be harder than picking the main. Some days you want crispy green beans with a little crunch, other times it’s all about creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Whether you ...