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Romantic Dinner Ideas: Plan a Sexy Supper

Set a night this week to cook up a romantic dinner for your honey. Enjoy a light appetizer, savory dinner and decadent dessert. Then, play a frisky dinner party game meant for just you two!

Angosoda Cocktail Recipe

Melon, Mozzarella & Prosciutto skewers

Mixed Greens with Raspberries, Almonds and Vinaigrette

Mandarin Roast Chicken

Berry Chocolaty Cupcakes

Drink

The Most Common Mixed Drink Recipes

Don't have the budget to hire a real mixologist for your next party' Fear not, you will be your own mixologist after you read this article and learn how to make five of the most popular drinks. You'll be slinging cosmos and martinis in no time! Who knows, your party guests might even give you a tip for your services!

Cosmopolitan Drink Recipe

The Original Martini Recipe

Gin and Tonic

How to Make the Best Margarita

Mojito Popsicle Cocktail Recipe

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Fast, Easy and Elegant Dinner Party Menu Ideas

Expert has the tips and recipes you need to create first courses that are easy to make, yet impressive to present.

Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella Towers

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Pineapple Mango Red Pepper Salsa

Homemade French Onion Soup

Story

Breaking & Entering: A Reunion with Our Friendliest Neighbors

Karen's neighbors, and friends, moved away less than 3 months ago, but she and her family were beyond excited to see them for a bit of a reunion. Everyone sank into an easy normalcy, doing dinner and game night they always had in the past, but appreciating the moments a bit more. Then, they had the bright idea to sneak into the still empty house her dear neighbors only recently vacated...

Recipes

Menu Ideas: Stuffed Foods

Here are some delicious recipes for stuffed appetizers that'll add a little pizazz to the cocktail hour. These all pair perfectly with cocktails and make for tasty bites between sips. Your cocktail party guests will be delighted at the elegant snacks you've prepared for them.

Goat Cheese and Chive Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Grilled Zucchini Poppers

Spinach and Feta Crepes

Blueberry Stuffed Ravioli

Craft

Sweet Potluck Party Favors

Potluck dinner parties are always a fun and easy option for both guests and hosts. Rather than worrying about all the dinner party prep, hosts can simply concern themselves with setting their space up for a fun get together. Like all parties, it's always nice to send guests home with a small token. This easy idea is perfect for a potluck.

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Celeb Chef Inspired Dinner Party Ideas

We all love to watch the celeb chefs cook on TV. It's creative, fun and inspiring, but their culinary feats can also be intimidating to attempt to recrerate. Don't be afraid! Throw a celeb chef inspired dinner party at your home. Invite a few friends over, take out "the good china" and go...

Pasta Carbonara

Veal Milanese with Caprese Salad

Individual Tiramisu

Drink

A Glowing Summer Cocktail Party

Cocktail parties are great no matter when you host them - they require the least work and are always great thanks to the drinks and company. Go the extra mile and host a summer cocktail party complete with fun party printables and signature cocktails.

Glowing Summer Cocktail Party

Glow Worm Cocktail

Glow Stick Martini

Fire Fly Cocktail

Real Party

Dinner Party in the City

We invited some of our nearest and dearest to come in from the cold one night for some spaghetti and sausage, mixed greens salad and the recipe for a successful dinner party--copious amounts of wine and cheese. While it wasn't a strict theme, the aim was comfort food for a simple supper. Read on...

Dinner Party Tips for Small Space Entertaining

Informal Dinner Party Games: Guess the Celebrity

Dinner Party Games & Tips to Keep the Fun Flowing

Recipe

Olympic Dinner Party Recipes

Celebrate the 2012 Olympics with a festive menu of British inspired eats and cocktails! Your guests will love the fizzy Surrey Pimms cocktail paired with a delicious serving of English pudding.

Real Party

Stylish & Simple Summer Dinner Party

Summer soirees shouldn't require a ton of work - we put together this stylish, yet simple dinner party using what we already had on hand!

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A Jersey Shore Celebration: Sunday Dinner Italian-Style

Celebrate the return of your favorite cast of chaotic housemates with the premiere of Jersey Shore, Season 5. Whip up an Italian dinner worthy of a Sunday feast in the shore house.

Abuelo's Ron Ron Juice

Pasta Carbonara

Jersey Shore Vocabulary - Decoded

Ice Cream Tartufo

Drink

Unique Twists on Spring Cocktails

Our cocktail experts, Tracey Toomey and Leanne Shear, concocted these classic drinks but gave them a little twist. Give one or all a try!

Margarita with a Twist

Martini with a Twist

Beer with a Twist

Tip

How to Create Your Own Signature Cocktail Recipe

When done right, a signature cocktail can be fun, exciting, and tasty! After all, who doesn't love a cocktail that they can name after themselves!

Tip

How to Organize a Neighborhood Progressive Potluck Party

Get to know your neighbors with a progressive potluck dinner party. Follow our tips to organize your first dinner, then make it a monthly party and alternate hosting duties.

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