Whether dining out, it's common to start with smaller portions of food before getting to the entrees. In fact, some of these more diminutive dishes, like mozzarella sticks, have been around since ...

five small plate dishes served on a circular table - Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Tiny plates can cause big confusion, so we'll get right to the point -- tapas are not the same thing as appetizers.

When I first began entertaining, I served heavy hors d’oeuvres, such as mini corn dogs or small lamb kebabs. It was no surprise that no one was hungry for dinner. Now, I like to serve mainly vegetable ...

Take a look at any modern restaurant menu and it’s clear: this isn’t your grandmother’s dining experience anymore. Especially in the dining mecca that is New Jersey, gone are the days when just soup, ...