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Stay Classy with a ’60s Cocktail Party

Posted October 15th, 2011 by CoconutAndLime

Planning and hosting decade-specific parties has become my specialty. The trick is to do a little research and have plenty of era-appropriate food, drinks and entertainment available. Here are a few tricks to bring the right amount of swank to your '60s-inspired cocktail party. Cocktails With the popularity of Mad Men, the ’60s have become the classic go-to decade. Now, you don’t have to have a small child to mix and serve your drinks... Read More ›

Heirloom Twist: Greek “Salsa”

Posted October 14th, 2011 by Jackiefo

We challenged Tablespoon bloggers to choose a classic recipe from the "Heirloom Recipes and New Twist" section of the brand new Betty Crocker Cookbook and throw down their own spin to share with you. Today's twist: JackieFo.'s Greek Salsa Recipe, a version of Betty's classic Salsa. Betty cooked everything, from meatloaf to salsa. In fact, her fresh tomato salsa has been a classic for many years, according to the Betty Crocker cookbook. T... Read More ›

Heirloom Twist: Udon Noodles with Shrimp

Posted October 13th, 2011 by BrokeAssGourmet

We challenged Tablespoon bloggers to choose a classic recipe from the "Heirloom Recipes and New Twist" section of the brand new Betty Crocker Cookbook and throw down their own spin to share with you. Today's twist: Brokeassgourmet's Udon Noodles with Shrimp, Vegetables and Almonds Recipe, a version of Betty's classic Ramen Shrimp and Vegetables. You wouldn't think of ramen noodles as typical Betty Crocker territory, but the editors at... Read More ›

Heirloom Twist: Curry Potato Salad

Posted October 12th, 2011 by SandiArata

We challenged Tablespoon bloggers to choose a classic recipe from the "Heirloom Recipes and New Twist" section of the brand new Betty Crocker Cookbook and throw down their own spin to share with you. Today's twist: SandiArata's Curry Potato Salad Recipe, a version of Betty's classic Creamy Potato Salad. One of my favorite gifts from my wedding shower was a 1969 edition of the classic Betty Crocker Cookbook. One of my friends scoured us... Read More ›

Heirloom Twist: Sriracha Shrimp Cocktail

Posted October 11th, 2011 by voodoolily

We challenged Tablespoon bloggers to choose a classic recipe from the "Heirloom Recipes and New Twist" section of the brand new Betty Crocker Cookbook and throw down their own spin to share with you. Today's twist: Voodoolily's Sriracha Shrimp Cocktail Recipe, a version of Betty's classic Shrimp Cocktail. When I was a kid, shrimp cocktail was something fancy for special occasions. The kids didn't even get to have any…it was just for the... Read More ›

Heirloom Twist: Teriyaki Chex Mix

Posted October 10th, 2011 by michelle.p

We challenged Tablespoon bloggers to choose a classic recipe from the "Heirloom Recipes and New Twist" section of the brand new Betty Crocker Cookbook and throw down their own spin to share with you. Today's twist: Michellep.'s Teriyaki Chex Mix, a version of Betty's classic Original Chex Party Mix. So, the Betty Crocker Red Book was re-released on September 19th! It’s so exciting – such an iconic volume . It’s the first cookboo... Read More ›

How to Make Caramel Apples

Posted October 9th, 2011 by tbspangela

What better way to have a little fall fun than to learn how to make caramel apples at home? Sure, there are a lot of autumn food favorites: pumpkin pie, turkey, sweet potatoes...but what about that sweet harvest treat on a stick? That's right, we're talking about learning how to make caramel apples. By following the tips below, you'll be the life of all of your fall parties. The Apples The apples you use should be similar to those you use... Read More ›

Diptacular Cheesy Spinach Dip

Posted October 8th, 2011 by tbspangela

When I was kid, my mom had one rule that was never broken: Always be prepared to feed people. Both my mother and grandmother have, at one time in their lives, owned their own catering business. My grandmother starting hers at the age of 13 (yes, the women in my family are bad mama jamas). Not only did they enjoy good food, they loved to party. So, needless to say, our house was the party house and it was never without fine wine, a strong cocktai... Read More ›

The Kimmy Cocktail

Posted October 8th, 2011 by tbspangela

Love her or hate her, one thing is for sure — Kim Kardashian knows how to put on a show. Call me crazy, but I'm pretty sure this is going to be the case with her two-part wedding event, "Kim's Fairytale Wedding," beginning this Sunday on E! Entertainment. In fact, I'd put money on it. Touted as the "American Royal Wedding," millions will be tuned in for four hours to see TV's three best-dressed drama queens and their drama mama scream, squeal... Read More ›

Lowbrow Cocktails: Make the 7-11 Your Bar

Posted October 7th, 2011 by nybarfly

With the economy still recovering, you might not want to spend your hard-earned cash on fancy cocktail ingredients and artisanal mixers. But with all the stresses associated with the current financial climate, you definitely should still be getting your drink on. There are plenty of cocktails that you can make with cheap ingredients from your local convenience store, and we’re not talking a standard rum-and-Coke with a bottle of off-brand cola... Read More ›