Entertaining & Recipes

Entertaining can be a daunting task. These pros share tips and tricks for simplifying the seasonal party — without losing the panache.

One 40-year tradition brings old friends together once again for a beloved cookie swap.

This luxury libation takes a classic drink and adds an earthy applewood twist.

Mississippi Delta girl-turned-“Today” show correspondent serves up menus for every occasion and tips for entertaining success.

Mobile has a rich culinary history, but the quintessential dishes can arguably be boiled down to just a few. Here are the recipes, foodstuffs and local products you need to know to claim the Bay area as home.

Blair Mattei tackles her first Thanksgiving as a newlywed with the help of her two sisters-in-law and the perfect combination of everyone’s family traditions and recipes.

The long-standing Southern tradition of bringing comfort food to those we love continues generation after generation, oftentimes with the same tried and true recipes.

A winning recipe takes sweat, tears and plenty of secrecy about ingredients and methods. MB spills the beans on these local cook-offs.

The time is now for the best boiled peanuts, and MB has the tips for making good goobers at home.

Six close friends, former roommates and (rabid) Alabama football fans gather to kick off a new season in style.