Good Living - Entertaining

House of Arras winemaker Ed Carr says vintage styles can match well with mature cheeses.

Sparkling ways to pair champagne with food

Champagne is often confined to canapés or celebratory toasts, but bubbles can hold their own against a glass of full-bodied Bordeaux. Pop that cork and get pairing.

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Beef sliders with bacon, gruyere and pickles.

Good times: How to throw a party like a pro

It’s getting to that time of year again, where the pointy end becomes the party end and it’s all aboard the champagne train to Good Times Central.

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Top chefs show you how to cook for a crowd on the cheap

Too broke to eat out? Three chefs have sorted the menu, so round up the gang for a frugal feast at your place.

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Raw bonito, lemon, sesame and watercress.

Dave Verheul's dinner party menu: $30 for six people

A clever menu with zesty lemon and raw seafood, the comfort of slow cooking and a visually impressive parfait.

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Philippa Sibley's dinner party menu: $50 for six people

Sibley celebrates in-season produce with a light and elegant menu.

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Dan Hong's dinner party menu: $40 for six people

Dan Hong's Asian-themed menu is full of bold flavours and textures and versatile ingredients.

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How to host a Eurovision house party

The annual Eurovision Song Contest is a good excuse to party. Here's our guide.

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Tips & Recipes

Adam Liaw's guide to hosting your first Christmas feast

Adam Liaw shares his thoughts, plans and hints of a first-time Christmas lunch host.

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20 ways to throw a great party

Here are some great ideas to guarantee your guests have a memorable time.

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Party canape recipes

These are perfect summer canapes to serve to a garden or house full of guests as they can be eaten in one hand with minimal mess and fuss. While still, of course, tasting delicious.