Entertaining 911: Holiday Party Planning Tips
When the party's on the line, check out our on-the-spot answers for your last-minute questions.
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Q. My cakes keep sticking to the pan. How can I get them to come out clean?
If your recipe calls for using greased and floured pans, make sure that you cover the pan completely in shortening or butter and then coat thoroughly with the flour. You can also cut a piece of parchment paper to fit into the bottom of the pan to help keep the cake from sticking. Watch our step-by-step video for tips.
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Q. How can I have an appetizer party without breaking the bank? -
Q. I'm hosting the family holiday dinner this year, but don't have enough place settings of china. Any suggestions? -
Q. My cakes keep sticking to the pan. How can I get them to come out clean? -
Q. If I have a recipe that calls for a vanilla bean, can I use vanilla extract instead? -
Q. I want to have a holiday cocktail party that won't break the bank. Any ideas that won't scream "Cheapskate" too loudly? -
Q. Once I set my table with all the plates and glasses, there's not much room for a centerpiece? Is it bad not to have one? -
Q. I have a recipe that calls for fresh ginger but I don't have any. Can I use ground?
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Q. I have a recipe that calls for a small amount of Grand Marnier. I don't keep liqueurs on hand, and a whole bottle is expensive. Is there anything else I can use. -
Q. I'm having a holiday cocktail party and don't have enough matching wine glasses. Do I need to rent some? -
Q. How am I supposed to get all this stuff in one shopping trip? -
Q. Any ideas for festive drinks that are non-alcoholic? -
Q. How can I get a red wine stain off my white tablecloth? -
Q. My recipe calls for self-rising flour, but I only have all-purpose? Can I make a substitution? -
Q. The party's tonight and I haven't planned a thing. Help!
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