Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. A cheese plate can be many things. A party ...

If you've never built a cheese plate, it can be a daunting task. But don't panic. Instead of putting out an assortment of cheeses, crackers, fruit, jams, and nuts, go simple for your holiday shindig: ...

When I host a holiday dinner, I'm always worried about what's on the table before the big meal. My husband tells me not to worry about this. His reasoning is, "we don't want our guests to fill up on ...