Article: A continuing compendium of tips and techniques for cooks from Food Network Kitchens: Party time

The entertaining season is here, time to plan spreads full of holiday cheer. Here are some suggestions for feeding a crowd, whether office colleagues, family, friends or all the above. Make it easy with a potluck party or simple finger foods; enjoy these festive holiday events.

[] Potluck party: Invite a group of friends to celebrate at your place and ask each to bring their favorite dish. A simple and easy option is a tasty tart. Line a tart tin with pastry shell and bake for 10 minutes. Peel and slice 6 tomatoes and 3 onions very finely. Fry onions in a saucepan until transparent. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the base of tart. Cover with a layer of tomatoes, then a layer of ...

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