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Throw a Cinco de Mayo Party!

Posted in Entertaining, tagged , , , on April 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Have this party on or around May 5th, or really at any time during the year when you feel like margaritas, Mariachi, and enchiladas! The Food: As your guests arrive put out fresh salsas or guacamole (see Dips section) with tortilla chips.  For dinner, offer enchiladas (see Main Courses section) or tacos (see Meats & [...]

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Throw a Spice Swap Party!

Posted in Entertaining, tagged , , , , on April 14, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Use spices that you have never experimented with before by hosting a Spice Party! Have each guest (or couple) bring six small bags or jars with about 2-3 tablespoons of a spice in each. Instruct them to bring a spice that they have never used as well as a recipe that uses that spice.  Tell [...]

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Progressive Dinner Party

Posted in Entertaining, tagged , , , , on March 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Start out at one friend’s house for appetizers, then move to another home for the second course, and yet another for the main course, finishing up at a final home for dessert.  This party works really well amongst neighbors.  If you choose to serve cocktails at this party, it will really only work if the [...]

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Throw a Beach Party!

Posted in Entertaining, tagged , , , , on March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

All the traditional fun and games of a beach party, without all the sand (unless you want it)!! The Food: Depending on how elegant you want to be you could serve anything from fish tacos (see Meats & Fish section) for a casual beach party theme, to a delicious and formal Surf & Turf (see [...]

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Throw a Mardi Gras Party!

Posted in Entertaining, tagged , , , , on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

A fun party to hold year-round, your guests will feel like they’re dining on the bayou and then partying in the French Quarter! The Food: Offer traditional Cajun and Creole foods, such as Crabby Cakes (see Appetizer section) for starters and then Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo (see Soups section) or grilled shrimp and other [...]

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That’s Amore!: Little Italy Dinner Party

Posted in Entertaining, tagged , , , , on February 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »

This wonderful party theme will work for almost any crowd; with an Italian meal and wonderful décor, it is sure to please!  Go on, escape to Rome, or Venice, or Tuscany!  You’re friends and loved ones will be right there with you. The Food: For starters, serve fun Italian finger foods, such as Basil Marinated [...]

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Soup Swap Party

Posted in Entertaining, Soups & Stews, tagged , , , , on January 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

National Soup Swap Day is January 23, 2010 (the date changes each year). Everyone brings six quarts of their own homemade soup (plus the recipe) to swap with other party goers, competing for the title of Best Soup! Interestingly, no guests will sample any other soups until they are at home after the party.  The [...]

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Throw a New Year’s Eve Party!

Posted in Entertaining, Holidays, tagged , , , , on December 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Get everyone together to bring in a new year!  This party guide will keep your guests happy and awake until midnight and beyond!  Happy New Year! The Food: Offer either a nice steakhouse type meal, complete with a salad and baked potato; or offer small, elegant finger foods, such as Lemon-Dill Brie, Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates, [...]

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Holiday table decor – - YIKES!!

Posted in 25 Days of Holiday Ideas!, Tips & Tricks, tagged , , , , , on December 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I think it can be sort of stressful trying to dress up a table for a nice dinner. To use candles or not…flowers or not…holiday ornaments or not…etc.  I’ve been surfing the net trying to get some tips for us New in the Kitchen folks.  Most of these ideas are for neat DIY centerpieces.  For help [...]

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Throw a Dinner-for-a-Cause Party!

Posted in 25 Days of Holiday Ideas!, Entertaining, Holidays, tagged , , , , , on December 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Invite your guests over for a fancy dinner and instruct them each to clean out their pantry and bring canned food to donate.  Have everybody dress up in their best attire for your awareness raising party! After your party, deliver yours and your guests donations to your local food bank.  You could also contact your [...]

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