Take the trash out of your bachelorette bash!
It’s wedding season again! And with it comes its seedy, tacky cousin: bachelorette season. But wait. Did you know it’s possible to throw a classy bachelorette affair that doesn’t sacrifice fun? And that it’s possible to end up with pictures of the night that a bride would be proud to share with her parents? GASP!
If you’re the lucky one in charge of planning, your first step is to choo... Read More ›
Risottos are perfect for spring, when it's still too chilly for a grilled-only diet, but too warm for heavy stews and casseroles.
And despite what some crabby celebrity chefs tell us, it is not that big a deal. Really. Once you have the basic risotto technique under your belt, your only limit is your imagination.
There are a couple of important points, though. First, you really should use homemade stock (broth). It does make that big of a d... Read More ›
You can make a moist, sweet cake with just two ingredients, and here's how.
If you love baked goods, but measuring out ingredients to a T isn't exactly your thing, you might find that soda cakes can help ease your aversion to the science of baking – mostly because they're flippin' easy to make.
The best part about soda cake is that you only need two ingredients: a packaged cake mix and a can of diet soda.
Why does it have to be diet? Wel... Read More ›
Cream cheese is super versatile, rich and loved by all, making it a perfect party app ingredient.
If you thought cream cheese was just for bagels – think again. This stuff is awesome in sweet, savory and spicy dishes, adding a creamy richness that enhances the flavor and texture of just about anything.
Here are a few ways you can use cream cheese to make your appetizers seem more like the main attraction.
Use cream cheese's putty-like co... Read More ›
Mother's Day is the perfect time to show your mom how much you really care.
After all, you only owe her your life. Literally. So how do you thank her for packing your lunch for all those years, driving you all around town, and that whole giving you life thing? Mom kebabs, perhaps?
These kebabs are so cute and creative that they’ll prove you went the extra mile for yo mama, but they’re so fast and easy you’ll be able to spend more time w... Read More ›
If your Mom served you meatloaf when you were growing up, why not show her how grown up you are now by making her these Mini Meatloaves?
These adorable little meatloaf “muffins” come together so quickly and take very little time to cook, making them perfect for a take-along picnic lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day, or any other day of the year!
Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, parsley, barbecue sauce, egg, bre... Read More ›
The day to celebrate Mom is fast approaching, and if you’re planning a special meal for her, I have an idea for your most important course—dessert!
Serve up a yummy treat in a handmade, edible dessert cup. And, for a sweet twist on the traditional Mother’s Day bouquet, use edible flowers as an extra special topper.
You’ll love how easy this is! Plus, edible cups are like two desserts in one—and double dessert is definitely not a b... Read More ›


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