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Valentine's Day party
1. How to Throw a Single Gals' Valentine's Day Party
Get your girlfriends together and make the most of  February 14 by setting up a festive dessert bar.

So what if you don’t have a sweetheart to celebrate Valentine’s Day with this year? There’s no need to boycott the holiday, wear all black, and give hostile looks to all of the couples you see [more]

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Walnut-Apple Basmati Pilaf
2. Acorn Squash Stuffed with Walnut-Apple Basmati Pilaf
Put this on a plate, and your dinner companions will feel, if not like royalty, then at least very well cared for.

Acorn squash was born to be stuffed, and in this case we’re filling it with a delicious preparation of basmati rice, caramelized onions, garlic, walnuts, apples, and dried cranberries. Makes 4 [more]

Sirloin and Vegetable Stir-Fry
3. Sirloin and Vegetable Stir-fry
Here's an easy-to-make dinner recipe for a family of four.

  This delicious recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, and either sirloin or flank steak will work—just slice it thinly and cook briefly so it stays tender. Try boil-in-bag rice; it cooks in about [more]

Thanksgiving
4. 10 No-Fail Tips for the Perfect Thanksgiving
Make your holiday a celebration to remember with these easy steps from expert chefs and party planners!

It’s an honor to host Thanksgiving at your house – it means your guests are comfortable in your home and enjoy your cooking. But whether it’s your first time or your tenth, the preparation can [more]

Dinner: Impossible
5. My Adventure on Dinner: Impossible
Food Network's Robert Irvine screamed at me for 8 hours – and I loved it!

  -“Come on! Hustle, hustle!” -“Are you out of your mind?  I can’t serve this crap.” -“Don’t be a cry baby.” That’s Food Network star Robert Irvine shouting at me during the taping [more]

Alexandra Guarnaschelli
6. The Chef Betty Interview: Alex Guarnaschelli
Chef Betty finds out what’s in Food Network star Alexandra Guarnaschelli’s fridge – and scores three yummy recipes.

Alexandra Guarnaschelli is a professional chef and a passionate home cook who’s appeared on hit shows like Iron Chef America and Chopped, and has her own show, The Cooking Loft. Now, this kitchen [more]

Claire Robinson
7. The 5 Ingredient Fix
Betty interviews Claire Robinson, Food Network’s 5 Ingredient Fix Rising Star

Claire Robinson - the hot star of the Food Network’s new hit series Five Ingredient Fix - took a break from whisking and chopping to chat with Betty Confidential. Every recipe on your show 5 [more]

Bill Stubbs
8. Bill Stubbs: Luxury on a Budget and Design No-Nos
Host of PBS hit Moments of Luxury discusses travel, design and more with BettyConfidential.com

Francine Segan, Betty's food+home editor, was recently invited onto Moments of Luxury, the PBS lifestyle hit that premiered in 2008, and got a chance to interview host Bill Stubbs. Stubbs is one of [more]

The Obamas
9. Obamas in for a Culinary Treat on Martha's Vineyard
The foods the first family are likely to enjoy during their first family vacation since Obama took office. "Ale to the Chief" or an "Obama Muffin" Anyone?

The Obamas are spending the week on Martha's Vineyard. Low key, with lots of beaches and bike paths, for years Martha's Vineyard has been a favorite stomping ground for politicos - particularly [more]

Aguilera Saphire
10. How to Make Celebs' Favorite Drinks
Celebs' favorite low-cal, summer-time cocktail recipes

  Bored of the same old cocktails? Make your happy hour a little hipper by sipping like the stars with some of their favorite drinks. Bombay Sapphire is often found in the hands of celebrities like [more]

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