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    How To Host A Tiramisu Bake-Off Dinner Party

    Every year, my friends get together for what we like to jokingly call “The Third Annual North Brooklyn Spring Forward Tiramisu Bake Off.” Except no one treats it like a joke. The baking of a spring tiramisu has become an anticipated and competitive ritual.  It started as a competition between two friends to see who…

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    Build Your Own Benedict Bar

    What’s better than a dinner party? A brunch party with a build-your-own Eggs Benedict bar.  If Eggs Benedict is on the menu, there’s a 90% chance I’m ordering it. But, it’s even better at home because you can customize it any way you’d like. If you’ve never made Eggs Benedict, here is my easy-to-follow recipe.…

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    The Dip Bowl: How To Host a Dip Party

    “Instead of the Super Bowl, regular, non-athletic Americans around the country compete in the Dip Bowl, a competition to see which dips are the best for snacking on while watching grown men tackle each other on the world stage.” If the snacks on Super Bowl Sunday get you more excited than the big game playing…

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    Ice Cream Sundaes on Sunday

    Start your week off with something sweet with an Ice Cream Sundaes on Sunday get-together.  Whether it’s a bottle of wine at the dinner party or a six-pack of beer for Sunday Night Football, sometimes it feels like every get-together revolves around alcohol. And, we’re especially reminded of this during Dry January when people are…

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    Five-Ingredient Cuban Coquito

    Coquito is a creamy Puerto Rican drink that is enjoyed in Caribbean and Latin households around the holidays. Some people refer to it as Puerto Rican eggnog, but don’t be fooled. You don’t need eggs to make this Five-Ingredient Cuban Coquito recipe.  There are many different ways to make coquito. This recipe is a simplified…

  • New Year’s Goal Setting Party

    New Year’s resolutions are out. Goal setting is in. So, ditch your resolutions list and plan a New Year’s Goal Setting Party for your friends this holiday season. A New Year’s Goal Setting Party brings people together to share their visions for the upcoming year in a fun, communal way. It’s a wholesome holiday party…

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    42 Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Menu

    A traditional Thanksgiving doesn’t have any surprises. You’ll find a turkey, potatoes, some vegetables, and (if you’re lucky) a pie. In this guide, we’ll explore Thanksgiving dish ideas so you can curate a menu that you’re proud of.  You’ll want to curate your menu at least a week before Thanksgiving so you can get your…