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Stuffed Mushrooms: The Perfect Appetizer

When the holidays roll around, I always break out my repertoire of “go-to” appetizers. This is one of them, but it’s so good that I use it all year round! I don’t need to say too much about it, they actually speak for themselves.

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Black Bottom Cupcakes

We make a lot of cupcakes and we especially love these because they require no frosting. Because they are black with a white filling, it looks like you went to a lot of trouble because you had to bake them twice – but you didn’t! This surprise cupcake is a good one to keep in the baking repertoire. Black Batter Ingredients

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The Complete Guide to Hostess Gifts for Every Occasion

The holiday season is here, and that means plenty of parties, gatherings and festive dinners. But with all the fun comes the stress of making sure you bring an appropriate hostess gift – should it be simple or splendid? Trinket or trifle? Small and thoughtful or fantastically fancy? Striking the balance on bringing just the right gift can feel like a bit of a minefield. Fear not! We’ve got the complete guide to hostess gifts for every occasion: Cocktail Party Guest Do: