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Something’s Fishy About This
When planning a sit-down menu, it’s important to offer a choice of entrée: Not everyone can or wants to eat the same thing, and dual entrées are very expensive. Here is how to get a count of each of the entrées you or your caterer need to prepare: Include the menu choice on the invitation, or send out a supplementa...Oct 16, 2020 -
Just your Style
You have your budget and you know how many people you are expecting (minimum and maximum range). Now comes the time to decide what type of party you will have. Before going to look around, first decide what style of party you want and what you want to serve: formal, casual, themed, sit-down, buffet, reception-style,...Oct 16, 2020 -
Gourmet Three-Course Party
Sick of the same old recipes you keep recycling for every party you host? Well it’s time to spice things up and explore what else there is out there.Oct 16, 2020 -
New Orleans Beignets
Total: 4 hours, 48 minutes Yield: Makes about 6 dozen Ingredients 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (105° to 115°), divided 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening 6 and 1/2 to 7 cups bread flour Vegetable oil Sift...Oct 16, 2020 -
Blueberry Spiced Bread Pudding
Yield: 6 to 8 servings Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Ingredients Butter No-Stick Cooking Spray 3 cups French bread cubes 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup milk 1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1...Oct 16, 2020 -
Eva Longoria's Cranberry-poached Pears
Try this cranberry infused recipe for a fruity dessert or as a sweet side dish. As they simmer, the pears send enticing wafts of fruit and vanilla through the air, a fitting invitation to a supremely elegant dessert I've also served these at Thanksgiving with the main course in place of traditional cranberry sauce. ...Oct 16, 2020 -
Grilled Corn
One of my favorite foods to grill for family and friends is whole ears of corn in the husk. The corn is so much fresher tasting and the grilled flavor really comes through. Even if you have a small grill, you can do these ahead of time, place them in one of Smarty’s aluminum pans and put them in the oven until dinne...Oct 16, 2020 -
The Best Blushing Mimosas Recipe
The classic mimosa is equal parts orange juice and Champagne. In this recipe, pineapple juice and grenadine add a twist of flavor and color.Oct 16, 2020 -
Double Rainbow Pudding
Ingredients 1 5.1 oz box vanilla instant pudding, prepared per package red, yellow, blue, green and purple liquid food coloring whipped topping rainbow sprinkles, for garnish Directions 1. Separate the prepared pudding into 6 individual bowls. 2. Add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make the rainbow colors....Oct 16, 2020
