“Our concept is small, shareable plates,” the server says. “We recommend ordering several dishes and passing them around.” The message is so common, that anybody who insists on ordering an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am soon to host a semiformal dinner -- and no, I don’t know exactly what that means (I was kind of roped into it). I plan to have hors d’oeuvres, soup, salad, a main course, ...

When hunger strikes, a salad might not be the first dish that comes to mind, but — with the right amount of protein, hearty grains and veggies — it can be the center of a satisfying and balanced meal.