Having hors d'oeuvres passed around on trays is a great way to elevate your event's ambiance and encourage guests to try the snacks as they pass by.

Trays of beautifully made hors d`oeuvres are garnished with fresh flowers or leaves. Themes are prevalent, and it is not at all unusual to be served an entirely Tex-Mex menu or a complete ...

These serving trays for the holidays will jazz up your holiday meals. See our picks from Lekker Home, Simon Pearce, Greentail Table, Didriks, and more. Jazz up up your hors d'oeuvres with these ...

Cookbook author Rick Rodgers shows us how to throw a fantastic cocktail party for 8 on our $80 holiday entertaining budget. He'll cook recipes from his latest book, "Celebrations 101," which ...

But a passed hors-d'oeuvres dinner party allows your guests to try a plethora of small plates without ever needing plates—and at the end of the night, the only dishes to wash are the trays on ...

Perfect for parties or date nights, these hors d’oeuvres from Chef Jean-Pierre are proof that small bites can make a huge impact. He walks you through every step with humor, heart, and chef ...

Attending functions often means interacting with waiters; and oh how this once noble profession is on the decline! At a recent cocktail party a waiter literally parted two guests in her attempt to ...

Keep hot food hot and keep cold food cold by using chafing dishes or slow cookers and ice trays. Hot items should remain above 140 degrees and cold items should remain below 40 degrees. Use ...

A Mediterranean tray. Madara says making healthy choices does involve more food prep work, but it is worth it. Anne Schuhle is a Finger Lakes-based freelance writer.