http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980229/moroccan-style-shrimp-with-pomegranate-dipping-sauce-recipe Hosting a get-together doesn't have to be stressful or overly time-consuming, especially when it comes to the food. This recipe for Moroccan-style shrimp with pomegranate dipping sauce makes a great addition to any festive gathering! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980229/moroccan-style-shrimp-with-pomegranate-dipping-sauce-recipe Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Patricia Conte Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980001/ted-allen-cuts-through-holiday-entertaining-stress What do you get when you bring together some of the finest chefs, both as competitors and judges, several baskets of food with seemingly strange combinations and a James Beard award-winning host and journalist who is also a food and wine connoisseur? That would be Food Network’s cooking competition show, Chopped. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980001/ted-allen-cuts-through-holiday-entertaining-stress Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Patricia Conte Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977479/pear-brie-honey-bruschetta-recipe Bite-size appetizers are all the rage. No need to stay in one place and raid the salsa bowl. This appetizer is sweet, creamy and perfect for parties! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977479/pear-brie-honey-bruschetta-recipe Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Brandy Clabaugh Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:31:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979385/modern-christmas-party Kara Allen, straight from Kara's Party Ideas, is sharing one of her adorable party ideas with SheKnows. At a very young age, Kara started planning birthday parties for her family and friends. Her creative mind, attention to detail and love for party styling became evident as her site grew quickly. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979385/modern-christmas-party Holidays & Seasons Christmas Christmas Holiday Tips Kara Allen Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:03:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979383/up-on-the-housetops-holiday-party Kara Allen, straight from Kara's Party Ideas, shares one of her adorable party ideas with SheKnows. At a very young age, Kara started planning birthday parties for her family and friends. Her creative mind, attention to detail and love for party styling became evident as her site grew quickly. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979383/up-on-the-housetops-holiday-party Holidays & Seasons Christmas Christmas Holiday Tips Kara Allen Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/820491/holiday-appetizer-drink-pairings Holiday party planning just got easier with our list of the best holiday appetizers and drink pairings. Find out which appetizers will best complement the flavors in red wine, white wine, whiskey, tequila and beer. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/820491/holiday-appetizer-drink-pairings Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Kim Grundy Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:48:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979269/5-fun-seasonal-soiree-ideas Bored of Christmas Day drop-ins? So are we, which is why we're offering some fun alternatives to traditional holiday get-togethers. From the silly to the sophisticated, there are lots of interesting options to take your holiday party up a few festive notches. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979269/5-fun-seasonal-soiree-ideas Holidays & Seasons Christmas Christmas Holiday Tips Jessica Padykula Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/979197/spike-mendelsohns-holiday-recipes Celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn talks cooking, holidays, life after Top Chef and more. Find out what he’s been up to since becoming a fan favorite. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/979197/spike-mendelsohns-holiday-recipes Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Karen Miner Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/979191/katie-lees-holiday-entertaining-tips Entertaining during the holidays can be stressful, but with a little advance preparation and some practical tips, you’ll be entertaining like a pro in no time. Find out how Katie Lee makes holiday entertaining a breeze. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/979191/katie-lees-holiday-entertaining-tips Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Karen Miner Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:50:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977749/holiday-dinner-food-and-entertaining-ideas Hosting a dinner party requires a bit of talent, balance and time management. We all wish we had a magic wand that could cook dinner, serve appetizers, create a music list, decorate and keep the conversation flowing. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977749/holiday-dinner-food-and-entertaining-ideas Food & Recipes Entertaining Jasmin Fine Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:49:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977801/food-stations-how-to-set-up-for-a-holiday-party We love entertaining, but feeding a crowd can be such a chore. This year, keep your guests full — and out of the kitchen — with a few food stations everyone will enjoy. We’ve got four must-have stations for your holiday party and tips for pulling it all together! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977801/food-stations-how-to-set-up-for-a-holiday-party Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Kelli Uhrich Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:17:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977821/setting-up-a-holiday-buffet Whether your space is large or small, feeding a crowd can be challenging. If you’re tired of bumping elbows and yelling “pass the salt,” a holiday buffet is the perfect solution for your next get-together. We’ve got five tips to help you pull it off! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977821/setting-up-a-holiday-buffet Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Kelli Uhrich Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977743/color-schemes-for-holiday-dining Rather than sticking to the same old green and red or silver and blue, pick a unique and eye-popping color scheme. Match the table setting to the decor on the mantle to the holiday tree, wrapping paper and wreaths. It will create a seamless image for guests to admire while they slurp their soup and dig into their chocolate torte. Although these color schemes are less traditional, they are sure to bring an innovative feel to holiday dining. Here are three fun and totally fantastic color scheme inspirations. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977743/color-schemes-for-holiday-dining Food & Recipes Entertaining Jasmin Fine Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953375/5-tips-for-stress-free-entertaining If thoughts of guests arriving, pots simmering and cakes baking give you heart palpitations, then take a deep breath. Just keep these simple tips for entertaining in mind and you’ll be smooth sailing. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953375/5-tips-for-stress-free-entertaining Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Katherine Martinelli Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/847903/prep-your-home-for-holiday-parties 'Tis the season for non-stop hosting duties – is your home guest-ready? Whether you’ll be planning and prepping for big dinners, intimate gatherings or mid-size seasonal soirees, the key to executing every party perfectly is in the planning. To help you get your home in shape for any event you’re hosting, we put together some simple tips to prep your home for holiday parties. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/847903/prep-your-home-for-holiday-parties Holidays & Seasons Christmas Jessica Padykula Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/847899/festive-party-ideas-for-your-next-holiday-bash Holiday parties don’t all have to involve sitting around a table eating ham or turkey. This year, spice up your selection of seasonal soirees by adding one of these fun and festive ideas in the mix. Changing things up will help everyone avoid holiday party fatigue, which can set in after one too many get-togethers. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/847899/festive-party-ideas-for-your-next-holiday-bash Holidays & Seasons Christmas Christmas Holiday Tips Jessica Padykula Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:20:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/848555/low-fat-spiked-eggnog 'Tis the season to bake, eat, shop, decorate and drink! The holiday season comes with many wonderful things, but also many stressful things, like budgets, crowd surfing in shopping malls, weight gain and family drama. Instead of having a Clark Griswold type breakdown on Christmas Eve, serve and enjoy this homemade spiked eggnog to soothe everyone's nerves and enjoy the holidays with a little buzz! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/848555/low-fat-spiked-eggnog Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Claire Gallam Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:35:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/846749/3-month-holiday-decorating-simple-tips-for-decor-that-lasts-through-the-season The holidays are a wonderful time of year to branch out and experiment with different decorating styles in your home. Of course, fresh decorations are the norm, but they can shorten the lifespan of your holiday decor. A real tree lasts for approximately five weeks if cared for properly, while a fresh wreath lasts for around three weeks or less when stored indoors. Preserve your time, effort and holiday memories with these simple and fun holiday decorations that last throughout the season. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/846749/3-month-holiday-decorating-simple-tips-for-decor-that-lasts-through-the-season Home Décor & Style Holiday and seasonal decor Christy Pogorelac Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:33:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/846683/holiday-decorating-on-a-budget You love getting into the holiday spirit, but you don't want to blow your budget on decorating. Not a problem! With a little creativity and the right DIY spirit, you can get the holiday look you want without spending a fortune. These tips will help you decorate for the holidays on a budget. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/846683/holiday-decorating-on-a-budget Home Décor & Style Holiday and seasonal decor Elaina Verhoff Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/820219/Expert-holiday-entertaining-tips-Stress-less-and-cut-costs Want to approach your holiday gatherings like a pro? Be it your first time inviting holiday guests into your home or your annual holiday soiree, here are a few holiday entertaining tips and tricks that will help you stress less and cut costs. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/820219/Expert-holiday-entertaining-tips-Stress-less-and-cut-costs Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Eddy Rocq Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:49:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/820226/Elegant-and-easy-holiday-recipes-from-L-Auberge-Chez-Francois The holidays bring family and friends together to celebrate the festive season over delectable feast and drink. To help make your holiday dinner a mouthwateringly memorable holiday affair, Chef Jacques Haeringer of Washington DC’s legendary restaurant L’Auberge Chez Francois, shares his holiday feast philosophy and three elegant, yet easy, holiday recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/820226/Elegant-and-easy-holiday-recipes-from-L-Auberge-Chez-Francois Food & Recipes Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Celebrations Michele Borboa, MS