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Recipe of the Week

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream and Raspberries

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream and Raspberries


Diet, Schmiet. Some foods are worth breaking New Year's Resolutions - and this cake definitely fits the bill. Delicious, decadent, and drop-dead gorgeous, this cake is one of my favorite go-to recipes whenever I need the perfect finale for a celebratory meal.





Featured Articles


Make This Super Bowl Really Super with These Great Finger Foods

Simple tips and tricks for a fantastic super bowl party, complete with dozens of recipes perfect for parties large and small.



Gentle Lady BouquetGentle Lady Bouquet

Created in memory of a very special "gentle lady", this arrangement is a picture perfect blend of lush petals, feminine colors, and elegance. Easy on the budget as well as the eyes, this arrangement squeaked in just under our $10.00 budget.



Valentine's Day Dinner Menu for the Noncook

Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone but are all thumbs in the kitchen? Try this very easy menu that even the most inexperienced cook can handle.



Last Minute Entertaining - Quick Cleanups

Did you just find out that a bunch of guests will be dropping in on you at the last minute and your house is a mess? Don't despair! Sloan Adams starts off her new Last Minute Entertaining column with her tried and true steps on quick cleanups for unexpected guests.



Heart Healthy and Romantic Dinner for Two

There is no more romantic gift for Valentine's Day than a special romantic gift for two. Make it even more special by showing how much you care by preparing this quick, easy, elegant, and healthy menu that is just perfect for two.



Mom's Busy Night Dinner

Looking for a menu that is easy to prepare but makes a great simple family dinner for a special occasion? Perfect Entertaining worked with Anita from Anita's Recipe Oasis to create a great menu that is easy on the cook.



An Appetizer Party

Linda Larsen gives you the tools (and tasty recipes!) that you need to host a wonderful appetizer party with a minimum of fuss and worry on a busy weeknight.



Louisiana Dinner in the Garden Menu

It is time to start planning outdoor entertaining...and this recipe is a perfect introduction to dining outdoors. Enjoy a taste of Louisiana with this menu created by Perfect Entertaining and Shelley from Shelley's Secret Garden and The Kitchen Garden.



Touch of Spring Bouquet Touch of Spring Bouquet

Shades of palest and salmon pink mix with the bright gold of daffodils for an arrangment that is sunny and bright - just in time for Spring.



Rites of Spring: The Thrill of the Grill

Learn more about how to grill chicken safely and so that it is full of flavor - just in time for Spring entertaining.



General Pantry Items

Need to know what items every good kitchen should be stocked with to be well stocked for entertaining? Here is a great basic list to use as a reference.



Clear Choices

Learn about the different shapes of wineglasses and why they are best suited for specific wines with this excellent article from The Epicentre.



An Old Fashioned Dinner Menu

Looking for some old fashioned recipes? Here are some very traditional recipes that have been modernized for today's lifestyle. We assembled some of the great recipes by Karen Goodale, RecipeBox.net's webmistress, for this wonderful menu for 8.



Elegant Six Course Rack of Lamb Menu

Elegant yet surprisingly easy, this delicious menu from Fine Dinings' Peggy Bucholz makes the perfect menu for your next formal dinner.



Roving Food

Parties with no set seating and tables are easy on the host, but are oftentimes rough on the guest (and your carpet!). Read this informative article about food that is easy to serve and eat...when you don't have a seat.



Flower Arranging 101 - 10 Tips for Better Flower Arrangements

Flower ArrangementWe work with flowers a lot and have discovered a few tips and tricks to help make our lives easier when working flowers. Discover our tips for helping your flowers last longer, look better, work better, and cost less...all while saving you tons of precious time.








Featured Recipes


Berry Tart with Orange Frangipane Filling

Berry Tart with Orange Frangipane Filling


Baked Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Tomato

Crab and Cream Cheese Baked Eggs

Easy Cinnamon Crescent Rolls

Savory Chicken Wings

Viennese Coffee

Crockpot Cream of Tomato Soup

Homemade Spiced Applesauce

Breakfast Potato Pancakes

Chocolate Cream Mousse

Banana Nutmeg Smoothie

Hearty French Toast

Hearty French Toast


Herbed Cheese and Vegetable Chicken

Chocolate Martini

Football Biscuits

Perfectly Pink Punch

Lemon Tarragon Chicken

Vegetable Ribbons

Light Artichoke Dip

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

Lime and Basil Sorbet

Lime and Basil Sorbet


My Most Decadent Hot Chocolate

Citrus Asparagus Sauté

Cherry Glazed Roast Pork

Seven Layer Salad

Bacon, Cheddar, and Chive Breakfast Roulade

Rich Lemon Cake

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Pink and Fruity Margaritas

Brie Butter

Strawberry Milk Chocolate Crème Brulees

Cocoa Chocolate Chunk Cookies


Cocoa Chocolate Chunk Cookies


Wen's Favorite Sangria

Wilted Lettuce Salad

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Herb-Dijon Nut Crust

S'Mores Cheesecake

Buttery Roasted Red Potatoes

Spring Salad

Chocolate Silk Pecan Pie

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

Hot Reuben Spread



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