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From helpful hosting hints to creative kids' birthday party recipes, find ideas for planning your next birthday celebration.
  • Serving Cake and Ice Cream Like a Pro from RealSimple.com

    Serving Cake and Ice Cream Like A Pro

    Simple tricks from RealSimple.com to cut and dish out birthday party treats quickly.
  • Throw a Guys' Night In from MyHomeIdeas.com

    Throw A Guys' Night In Birthday Party

    For a 'tween boy's birthday party, make him feel all grown up with a night of Texas Hold 'Em, a steak dinner, and an action thriller on the screen, from MyHomeIdeas.com.
  • Host a Treasure-Hunt Party from RealSimple.com

    Host A Kids' Treasure-Hunt Party

    RealSimple.com offers a children's birthday party that is as good as gold. Consider an outdoor treasure hunt, complete with pirates, planks, and a cake filled with tasty hidden loot.
  • Make Your Own Party Umbrella from Sunset.com

    Make Your Own Party Umbrella

    Lanterns and ribbon dress up a canvas shade from Sunset.com.
  • Party Planning Checklist from RealSimple.com

    Party Planning Checklist

    These think-ahead steps from RealSimple.com's professional party planners will help you enjoy your party as much as your guests.

Top-Rated Birthday Dinner Recipes

  1. Teriyaki Shrimp and Scallop Kebabs

    Cooking Light, May 2007
    5 stars
  2. Marinated Stuffed Fillet of Beef

    Southern Living, July 1999
    5 stars
  3. Baked Salmon with a Green Onion Garnish

    Cooking Light, October 1999
    5 stars
  4. Duck and Oyster Gumbo

    Coastal Living, January 2002
    5 stars
  5. Spicy Grilled Steak

    Southern Living, October 1997
    5 stars
  6. Shellfish Crêpes in Wine-Cheese Sauce

    Southern Living, December 2000
    5 stars
  7. Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs

    Cooking Light, June 1996
    5 stars


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