Entertaining

January Birthday Menu

Tomato and Feta Couscous Cakes (recipe)
Vodka Dill Sauce on Salmon (recipe)
Roasted White Asparagus (recipe)
Easy Chocolate Cheesecake Birthday Dessert (recipe)

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January Birthstone: Garnet

• Garnet is January's birthstone (pictured) and is typically a deep red color similar to a ruby. Garnet seems to get its name from the pomegranate as the Latin word for the fruit is "granatum malum." Evidence of this stone has b...

Have you ever wanted to throw a party and serve your own signature drink? Or, have you ever had a hankering to just create - and drink - one for yourself?

You've come to the right place.

It's very simple to develop a signature cocktail, either for a party, or just f...

First, think about the kind of drink you prefer and look for ways to put a creative twist on it.

Does carbonation appeal to you? The subtle bubbly sweetness of a St. Germain cocktail blows a boring old vodka-and-club-soda away. Are you typically a wine drinker? Maybe a delicious sangria wil...

Bloody Mary Bar from Mark Addison on Vimeo.

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Popular TV cooking shows often involve a featured ingredient that must be woven into every dish on the menu. This encourages chefs to create unique, offbeat dishes that excite the palate and elicit rave reviews from the judges.

If you are looking for a imaginative dinner party idea, consider...

Tip 1: Before choosing your featured ingredient and recipes for the dinner party, poll guests to make sure no one has any food allergies or extreme aversion to certain ingredients.

Tip 2: Create place cards at the dinner table so guests know where to sit. Strategically place guests ...

Tomatoes are one of the best go-to ingredients for cooking thanks to the millions of ways they can be used. Tomato sauces, fresh tomatoes, and roasted tomatoes each have a unique flavor that can completely change a dish; perfect for a meal centered around the humble yet delicious ingredient.