“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 ...

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, ...

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 ...