I'm always on the look out for new recipes for hosting and entertaining that are EASY and IMPRESSIVE, and this Southern classic makes the top of my list. Buttermilk Sage Fried Chicken Ingredients: 8 pieces of chicken 2 cups buttermilk Salt Vegetable oil 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon paprika Pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh or dry sage 1. Toss chicken, buttermilk, and...

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This year we had the most fun Halloween party--a zombie prom! Here is everything you need to know to throw a killer zombie prom dance party! 1. The theme: We used black, red, and a bright green. This hand graphic became the symbol of the zombie prom. A zombie arm with an elegant corsage on it gave the right macabre feel. 2. The...

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Fall is in the air, and so is the smell of pumpkin everything. For whatever fall parties you are throwing or attending, these tasty little muffins are a must if you love pumpkin! Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 cup sugar 1/2...

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For a fall baby boy shower, we paired green and burlap together for a sweet Apple of My Eye shower. Starting with the invites:  When guests arrived, they helped themselves to a caramel apple bar and some brunch foods: They were able to spread the warm caramel over their apples and add desired toppings. We had peanuts, sprinkles, and mini chocolate chips, but...

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Crostini is just a fancy word for toasted little breads, and we think they are one of the best kept secrets of the appetizer world. So many different combinations, and so incredibly simple! These three are our favorite to serve up for any occasion. Super Bowl party, baby shower, birthday, you name it, and these little breads will impress your guests. Here are...

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When you're planning a party as the fabulous hostess you are, the food needs to be easy to make and impressive to your guests. Crescent rolls can be dressed up in so many different ways for various events, so here are our twists on a tried and true, crowd-pleasing classic! 1. Apple Fritter  Can of 8 crescent rolls 3/4 cup brown sugar 4...

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As a party favor for our guests at the Mint to Be bridal shower, we decided to hand out mint sugar scrubs as they left the party. They were SO easy to make and did not take much time at all. They were perfect mementos honoring the bride to be and her future husband, and they added to the decor, as well! RECIPE:...

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