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Kentucky Derby Party Recipes
 

Kentucky Derby Party Recipes


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted May 5th 2011

Getty Images Get your friends and family together for a Derby-style celebration featuring all the fixins served at the annual race at Churchill Downs. 1 Getty Images Mint Julep They say mint was planted at Churchill Downs in Louisville so that mint juleps could be served at the very first Kentucky ... Read More# Getty Images Get your friends and family together for a Derby-style celebration featuring all the fixins served at the annual race at Churchill Downs. 1 Getty Images Mint Julep They say mint was planted at Churchill Downs in Louisville so that mint juleps could be served at the very first Kentucky ...#
Bridal Shower Recipes
 

Bridal Shower Recipes


By Alexis Touchet, Posted Jan 31st 2011

AlamySurvey the guests at a bridal shower, and you're sure to find a range of opinions and tastes. Some can't get enough of the cutesy bridal games, while others thank their lucky stars the host has generously offered an open bar. The key to throwing a great wedding shower, then, is straddling that line between punchy pink and alternative, and serving foods that are both ... Read More# AlamySurvey the guests at a bridal shower, and you're sure to find a range of opinions and tastes. Some can't get enough of the cutesy bridal games, while others thank their lucky stars the host has generously offered an open bar. The key to throwing a great wedding shower, then, is straddling that line between punchy pink and alternative, and serving foods that are both ...#
Oscar Party Food
 

Oscar Party Food


By Melissa Roberts, Posted Jan 31st 2011

Jill Johnson / jpistudios.com The Oscars 2011 are the perfect excuse for a party -- there's nothing more fun than admiring and critiquing the glittering, gazillion-dollar, red-carpet fashions while lounging in jeans (or, gasp, sweats) with your friends. But even if your attire isn't glamorous, the party food you serve should reflect at least a little of the show's ... Read More# Jill Johnson / jpistudios.com The Oscars 2011 are the perfect excuse for a party -- there's nothing more fun than admiring and critiquing the glittering, gazillion-dollar, red-carpet fashions while lounging in jeans (or, gasp, sweats) with your friends. But even if your attire isn't glamorous, the party food you serve should reflect at least a little of the show's ...#
Baby Shower Food
 

Baby Shower Food


By Ruth Cousineau, Posted Jan 19th 2011

AlamyI'm thinking about baby shower food because my extended family is really expecting! A cousin, two nieces, and a grandniece will all have little ones this year. My own children are grown (with babies of their own!) so I look forward to the arrival of the new generation. Sadly, they all live on the East Coast and I am on the West. However, this is the playful ... Read More# AlamyI'm thinking about baby shower food because my extended family is really expecting! A cousin, two nieces, and a grandniece will all have little ones this year. My own children are grown (with babies of their own!) so I look forward to the arrival of the new generation. Sadly, they all live on the East Coast and I am on the West. However, this is the playful ...#
An Adult Birthday Party
 

An Adult Birthday Party


By Alexis Touchet, Posted Jan 18th 2011

Frances JanischA true adult birthday party doesn't need balloons, streamers and party hats -- it's all about a dignified, delicious dinner with good friends, sparkling conversation, lots of laughs, and great wine. A dinner with food that you love but would never bother to make for yourself. So here's an impressive and elegant birthday dinner sure to make your husband, ... Read More# Frances JanischA true adult birthday party doesn't need balloons, streamers and party hats -- it's all about a dignified, delicious dinner with good friends, sparkling conversation, lots of laughs, and great wine. A dinner with food that you love but would never bother to make for yourself. So here's an impressive and elegant birthday dinner sure to make your husband, ...#
Piñata-Themed Kids\' Birthday Party
 

Piñata-Themed Kids' Birthday Party


By Shelley Wiseman, Posted Jan 18th 2011

Frances JanischThis taco menu is great for birthday parties because it lets them make the mix-and-match choices, and we know that giving kids a little control is a sure road to (peace and) happiness. Sweet-and-savory sausage and pineapple filling, shredded chicken filling, fresh guacamole, cheesy refried beans, mini tortillas, everything here is designed to please tiny ... Read More# Frances JanischThis taco menu is great for birthday parties because it lets them make the mix-and-match choices, and we know that giving kids a little control is a sure road to (peace and) happiness. Sweet-and-savory sausage and pineapple filling, shredded chicken filling, fresh guacamole, cheesy refried beans, mini tortillas, everything here is designed to please tiny ...#
Beach-Themed Kids\' Birthday Party
 

Beach-Themed Kids' Birthday Party


By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez, Posted Jan 18th 2011

Frances JanischIn my family, when it comes to kids' birthday parties, we have them at home –- we're not into these big places that charge a ton of money for the kids to bounce in inflatable castles for two hours. My kids love that I go totally overboard on all the details when I throw them themed birthday parties, right down to the color of liquid soap in the ... Read More# Frances JanischIn my family, when it comes to kids' birthday parties, we have them at home –- we're not into these big places that charge a ton of money for the kids to bounce in inflatable castles for two hours. My kids love that I go totally overboard on all the details when I throw them themed birthday parties, right down to the color of liquid soap in the ...#
Carnival-Themed Kids\' Birthday Party
 

Carnival-Themed Kids' Birthday Party


By Melissa Roberts, Posted Jan 18th 2011

Frances JanischAs the mom of two boys – 5 and 8 years old -- I've organized many birthday parties and fed a lot of kids (some very picky, others not so much) over the past several years. What children eat and what they don't is truly fascinating, but after many menus and even more trials and errors, I've discovered a few constants: 1) Kids love food that's colorful ... Read More# Frances JanischAs the mom of two boys – 5 and 8 years old -- I've organized many birthday parties and fed a lot of kids (some very picky, others not so much) over the past several years. What children eat and what they don't is truly fascinating, but after many menus and even more trials and errors, I've discovered a few constants: 1) Kids love food that's colorful ...#
A Month of Pancake Recipe Ideas
 

A Month of Pancake Recipe Ideas


By Sandy Gluck, Posted Dec 28th 2010

Getty ImagesWhat's not to love about a delicious little breakfast cake, hot off the griddle and drizzled with maple syrup or honey? Pancakes are also so easy to make, kids can pitch in as well. If you like, prepare the dry mix in advance, add the liquid when you need it and you'll have breakfast on the table in a snap. Oh, and these pancakes can be frozen and reheated in ... Read More# Getty ImagesWhat's not to love about a delicious little breakfast cake, hot off the griddle and drizzled with maple syrup or honey? Pancakes are also so easy to make, kids can pitch in as well. If you like, prepare the dry mix in advance, add the liquid when you need it and you'll have breakfast on the table in a snap. Oh, and these pancakes can be frozen and reheated in ...#
Planning a Potluck
 

Planning a Potluck


By Ann Hodgman, Posted Sep 8th 2010

AlamyPotluck parties are never quite as easy and carefree as they sound. Sometimes you're hit with a walloping amount of food, like an office picnic I attended where one guest had brought 320 manicotti for 20 people. More often, though, those twenty guests will line up at a table to find a single quiche, four green salads, and nineteen desserts. There's got to be a better ... Read More# AlamyPotluck parties are never quite as easy and carefree as they sound. Sometimes you're hit with a walloping amount of food, like an office picnic I attended where one guest had brought 320 manicotti for 20 people. More often, though, those twenty guests will line up at a table to find a single quiche, four green salads, and nineteen desserts. There's got to be a better ...#