Doberge cake is the birthday cake of New Orleans. The most popular is a Doberge with a lemon-iced cake on one side and a chocolate-iced cake on the other.

Barefoot Contessa Rosemary Cashews
These warm-from-the-oven cashews are bathed in buttery rosemary, cayenne, and brown sugar goodness. An ideal pre-dinner nosh.
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- 5 M
- 20 M
- 2

Sparkling Ginger Daisy
Here the classic daisy cocktail, a concoction of juice, champagne, and grenadine, is dressed up with ginger liqueur for a festive holiday starter.
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- 5 M
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Flourless Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cake
This flourless chocolate-vanilla marble cake has a texture between fudge and cheesecake. The chocolate marbles between the vanilla for a gorgeous look.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 5 M
- 2

Grasshopper Pie
Grasshopper pie, the minty ice cream pie, is reworked. This version of the pie is made with homemade ice cream, less creme de menthe, and chocolate crust. You have to love it.
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- 50 M
- 50 M
- 3

Mad Martinis (Not!)
Writer and cocktail expert Kara Newman is a fan of Mad Men but not its bone-dry martinis. Instead, her cocktail for watching Mad Men is the Fiery Almond.

Pappardelle alla Bolognese
Luxuriously broad noodles known as pappardelle become all tangled up in this hearty bolognese sauce. Whereas the pasta is fresh, the sauce can be made ahead.
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- 3 H, 30 M
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Citrus-Olive Tapenade
This citrus-olive tapenade is filled with lemon-orange flavors, olives, and fresh herbs. The tapenade, because of its citrus notes, is perfect for lamb.
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- 10 M
- 10 M
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Grilled Lamb Kebab Salad, Cucumber, Tomatoes, and Pita
The grilled lamb kebabs in this lamb kebab salad are tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, and pita bread. Substitute beef for the lamb.
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- 45 M
- 50 M
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Catalina Citrus Sun Tea
This citrus sun tea is made from black tea, mint, fresh citrus juice, orange segments, and lots of bright sun. A simple recipe the kids will love to make.
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- 10 M
- 3 H, 10 M
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Lemon Semifreddo
This recipe for a frozen terrine, called semifreddo, is an ideal dessert to make ahead and pull out, slice, and serve. A great ending to an outdoor meal.
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- 45 M
- 6 H, 45 M
- 6

Pineapple-Tequila Refresco
This recipes for a smoothie-like cocktail has a punch of pineapple flavor and the pure, clear taste of white tequila. Sweet and refreshing.
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- 15 M
- 1 H, 15 M
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Raspberry-Meyer Lemonade with Tequila
A recipe to be whipped up on hot, summer-porch days. Tart raspberries and Meyer lemons mix with tequila for a delicate, sweet cocktail. Great for parties.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 2

Blueberries and Cream Cupcakes
Swoops and swirls of ethereally airy whipped cream lend these cupcakes a more adult air. Sort of. You know, in a playing-grown-ups way.
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- 30 M
- 55 M
- 1

Raspberry Marble Cheesecakes
For your little princess, these pink, pink, pink cheesecakes meld a buttery graham-cracker crusts cradle plenty of creamy cheesecake and swirls of raspberry puree. A definite kid-friendly treat.
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- 35 M
- 1 H
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Grilled Scallops on Rosemary Skewers
Sea scallops are threaded onto rosemary branches, brushed with olive oil, and grilled until plump and opaque. On the side is a zingy tomato-ginger chutney.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 20 M
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Honeydew-Cucumber Shake with Cucumber Granita
Coolness personified. A creamy vanilla-honeydew shake is topped with an icy cucumber-lime granita. A must-make recipe for summer entertaining.
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- 25 M
- 10 H
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Ginger Sake Cocktail “Sushi”
Who woulda thunk it? Cubes of sake-ginger-flavored gelatin sit on thin slices of cool cucumber with candied ginger lending a bracing heat.
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- 35 M
- 50 M
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