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A diverse spread of delicious food on a dinner party table, highlighting both appropriate and inappropriate guest contributions.
On the Table

Top 7 Foods to Avoid and Bring to Dinner Parties in 2026

Last year, 30% of dinner party hosts admitted to secretly resenting a guest's unannounced food contribution, despite good intentions, according to the Dinner Party Trends Report 2024 .

Julian Dubois·July 18, 2026
A futuristic dinner party setting with glowing place settings and sophisticated guests, highlighting the 'Sensory Overload' theme.
On the Table

Top 5 Niche Dinner Party Themes & Hosting Tips for 2026

The 'Sensory Overload' dinner party theme, with its custom scent diffusers and haptic feedback placemats, surged by 300% in social media mentions during Q4 2025.

Julian Dubois·June 23, 2026
A beautifully arranged summer table featuring Bon Appétit's Stone Fruit and Salami Panzanella and Spicy Tuna Tostadas, perfect for outdoor entertaining.
The Kitchen

Bon Appétit unveils fresh summer recipes for entertaining

This summer, Bon Appétit's new issue features a Stone Fruit and Salami Panzanella that skips the oven entirely, opting for a toaster to crisp its bread.

Mina Park·June 19, 2026
A diverse array of delicious summer potluck dishes and cookbooks displayed on a rustic table, bathed in warm sunlight.
The Garden Patch

BA Editors Share Summer Cookbook Potluck Recipes

At a recent Bon Appétit summer potluck, editors showcased dishes like Parmesan Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Tomato Basil Cream Cheese and Triple-Pomegranate Cake.

David Begay·June 10, 2026
Family enjoying a gourmet alfresco meal in their backyard with high-end outdoor cooking equipment.
The Kitchen

New Alfresco Dining Recipes Elevate Outdoor Meal Experiences

Sales of portable, high-end outdoor cooking equipment like Ooni pizza ovens and Traeger smokers surged 150% in the last quarter compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Outdoor Living Trends

Mina Park·June 1, 2026
A delicious serving of easy slow cooker pulled pork on a rustic table, with a slow cooker in the background, highlighting minimal effort and maximum flavor.
The Kitchen

Unlock Easy Pulled Pork: Minimal Effort Slow Cooker Recipe

Imagine serving a 'complex, sweet, and spicy' pulled pork dinner, having spent mere minutes on its preparation that morning.

Mina Park·May 24, 2026
A sunlit park picnic spread with homemade food and drinks, with friends enjoying the summer day in the background.
The Kitchen

Discover picnic treats and recipes for summer gatherings

At the Hollywood Bowl, the 2026 season will introduce 'The All-American' picnic box featuring fried chicken with buttermilk dressing.

Mina Park·May 23, 2026