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Entertaining 911

When the party's on the line, check out our on-the-spot answers for your last-minute questions.

Q. How can I have an appetizer party without breaking the bank?
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Q. How can I have an appetizer party without breaking the bank?

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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?		 Next
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Q. I have a recipe that calls for fresh ginger but I don't have any. Can I use ground?
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? 		Next
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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!
Q. Work is crazy. Can I plan a party with make-ahead food?
Q. I'm clueless about bar essentials. What do I need?
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