Entertaining

The Lighter Side

Do you or a family member have a food allergy? Know any good wheat-free or dairy-recipes? How about a dish that's just plain good for you? Come share it with us here.

Hot Dogs a la Rose by Aarti Sequeira

This dish together in minutes, and you can be sure that you'll always have some of the ingredients on hand: hot dogs. Plus, it's a great way to sneak new "exotic" spices into your repertoire.

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Are you the host(ess) with the most? Can you keep a crowd happy? Are you known for the food at your social gatherings? Can we come? Share your entertaining secrets in our forums.

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The Best Chocolate Cream Pie I Ever Ate

Friday, March 12 2010 - by David Lawrence

"You Always had it, Dorothy." It's my favorite moment in the Wizard of Oz when Glinda the Good Witch gives a gentle reminder of what should have been obvious all along. By "it" of course, she is referring to the power to return home, an answer Dorothy spent the entire film searching for...

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Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Espresso Whipped Cream

Thursday, March 11 2010 - by David Lawrence

This recipe is major. Who doesn't love donuts, especially Krispy Kremes? Here, the donuts are mixed with creme, eggs, and condensed milk, then baked to perfection and topped with an espresso cream to cut some of that richness.

Keywords: bread pudding, brunch, David Lawrence, dessert, donut, doughnut, krispy kreme, Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding

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Chocolate Wontons

Friday, February 26 2010 - by Jaden Hair

This is a type of dessert that will make little girls giggle and squeal with delight and little boys get down with a little disco dance.

Keywords: chocolate wontons, David Lawrence, dessert, entertaining, Jaden Hair, kid-friendly

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Linguine and Clams

Wednesday, February 24 2010 - by Mark Peel

Linguine with clams is another traditional Italian-American restaurant dish that was wonderful in its original incarnation but was often abused, and eventually became a cliché. Make it right and it’s a brilliant combination of briny clams, pungent garlic, spicy olive oil, dry white wine and chewy pasta.

Keywords: dinner, linguine and clams, Mark Peel, pasta, seafood

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Wednesday, February 10 2010 - by David Lawrence

This cake is something between a soufflé and a densely chocolate brownie. And somewhere (in my estimation) between nirvana and heaven.

Keywords: flourless chocolate cake

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Campanile Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuesday, February 9 2010 - by Mark Peel of Campanile

Think tuna noodle casserole, reinvented! If you put your nose up at this old school classic, guess again. Mark Peel breathese new life into this vintage standby with a terrific recipe from his book New Classic Family Dinners.

Keywords: Mark Peel, Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Snacking During the Super Bowl: Homemade Hummus

Friday, February 5 2010 - by Kat Odell

Yes, the Super Bowl is this weekend! Sure, you're going to reach for the wings rolled in hot sauce, maybe order in some Pizza Hut, someone else might bring the chips and fries, but what about yummy snack food that tastes good and is good for you?

Keywords: Hummus