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Serious Entertaining: Dinner and a Movie, 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India'
Academy Award nominee Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is a fun and inspiring movie that would be great at a dinner party, especially if preceded by this easy, Indian-themed menu of raita, pickled onions, shrimp with ginger and peas, and a fruit plate for dessert.Serious Entertaining: Hello, Morocco
It may seem counter-intuitive, but in the middle of snowy weather the best places to look for menu inspiration are those that don't really get winter at all. Take Morocco. The geography of this country is a hybrid of dazzling coasts and arid deserts. As a result, Moroccan cooks know how to make the most of limited produce as well as how to cook up some awesome seafood. Try a Moroccan-inspired meal with these recipes for Blood Orange and Cured Black Olive Salad, Beet Salad with Cinnamon, and Grilled Colossal Shrimp with Charmoula.Serious Entertaining: NFL Team-Themed Platters (Crackers and Toppings)
Such a crazy season calls for crazy playoff parties. Even friends who don't watch football want to come watch the coming games. That's why I'm expanding my typical menu (ribs, wings, guac, chili) to include extra snacks. This platter is a fun, easy twist on cheese and crackers. This year's teams, New York, Baltimore, Boston, and San Francisco, are all amazing food cities and each set of crackers reflects a signature dish.Serious Entertaining: 'The Bachelor' Watching Party
I'm telling you, free up your calendar and invite some friends over to watch The Bachelor. Open some bottles of Sonoma wine that the wine-making bachelor Ben didn't make. Feel your jaw drop as the ladies manipulate, cry, and skinny dip their way to a coveted rose. You'll leave feeling like smartest, most grounded person on the planet.Serious Entertaining: Game Night Essentials: Bourbon Baby Back Ribs
Baby back pork ribs get extra tender thanks to low and slow cooking on indirect heat. The bourbon-based barbecue sauce balances tangy, sweet, and spicy.Serious Entertaining: New Year's Eve Party Tips from Event Planner Linnea Johansson
By New Years Eve, I've thrown and attended more than my fair share of holiday parties. I'll admit I'm a little worn out (can you get carpal tunnel from canapés?) and my wallet is feeling noticeably lighter. So to get amped for one last holiday hurrah in 2011, I turned to Linnea Johansson, a celebrity event planner, Elle contributor, chef, and author of Perfect Parties. In addition to sharing her top party tips, she shares recipes for smokey deviled eggs, black truffle & Parmesan popcorn, and a Prosecco cocktail.Serious Entertaining: Christmas Eve Appetizers
When designing my Christmas Eve meal, I keep in mind that it's the day before a feast. Just a few thoughtful bites, a light dinner, and champagne are all you need. Try serving these appetizers at your Christmas Eve meal: salmon rillettes, gougères, and oysters with mignonette sauce.Serious Entertaining: Hanukkah Dinner Party
Hanukkah is a fun holiday. There are games (dreidel) with better-than-cash prizes (chocolate coins), and a free pass for indulging in fried foods. Though a really good, freshly fried doughnut is undoubtedly a treat, my favorite Hanukkah food is and will always be the humble latke. So on this menu I serve latkes with apple ginger chutney as the main course, with a few delicious bookends: cauliflower soup with crispy shallots and orange olive oil cake with candied walnuts.Gift Guide: For Your Host or Hostess
If you simply don't know what to bring your host, or you've been giving the same present for the last ten years (your sister-in-law still appreciates your homemade ornaments, I'm sure) then check out this guide.Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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8 Delicious Chocolate Cakes and Pies for Valentine's Day
Some might say that chocolate on Valentine's Day is about as unoriginal as you can get. We all remember the first heart-shaped box of overly sweet chocolate bonbons from grade school Valentines. But chocolate gift-giving needn't be a cliché. This year, let's bake our sweethearts chocolate cakes and pies instead! Here are 8 delicious recipes perfect for celebrating your love (of chocolate.)
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