Sugar Shout Out: Get Wedding Inspiration From Pop Princesses


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Sugar Shout Out January 31, 2012

Wedding style inspiration from Beyoncé, Britney, and more! Video: go behind the scenes of Vanity Fair's gorgeous Hollywood Issue! Game on: healthy Super Bowl chili recipes Get your craft on! Fun Valentine's Day projects for tiny tots How well do you know your Fashion Week catwalkers? Try an Italian dish for your next cozy Winter meal Video: Find out why you'll fall in love with facial Read more

7 Popular Chowders Across the US


Updated 01/31/12 11:08 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Types of Chowder Soups

Traditionally, "chowder" is considered a catch-all word for a variety of seafood and vegetable soups, but several regions have their own spin on the classic dish. Here's a rundown of the most popular chowders across the US, from classic New England clam chowder to San Francisco's Cioppino fish stew. Boston — New England Clam Chowder: Made with chopped clams, potatoes, and onions, this classic Read more

Spring Panzanella Is Perfect For Your Next Picnic


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Spring Panzanella Recipe

Panzanella is an Italian bread salad that's traditionally made in the Summer with day old bread, tomatoes, and basil. However, I love this salad and I make it year-round. So does Michael Chiarello, apparently, because he's got recipes for Spring and Winter panzanellas that incorporate seasonal ingredients. Over the weekend I was invited to a picnic and decided it was the ideal time to experiment Read more

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino


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Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili Flakes

Translated: spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili pepper flakes. This is the kind of meal that makes you stop and think that the simplest foods are often the most wonderful. With only a few ingredients that are staples in most pantries, you can create a beautiful, flavorful, heartwarming meal from scratch. Spaghetti aglio, olio, e peperoncino is a traditional Italian pasta dish. It's well loved Read more

This Weekend, Cook Up a Batch of Eggplant Parm


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Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

When it comes to the month of April, it can be hard to decide what to cook. Some days are gloriously sunny and Spring-like, others are chilly and rain-filled. When you find yourself at home on one of those cool April days, whip up a platter of comforting and delicious eggplant parmesan. This Italian-American favorite is layered with eggplants, tomato sauce, and cheese. While you could use Read more

Tori Spelling's Meaty Lasagna Recipe


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Tori Spelling's Lasagna Recipe

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares her favorite lasagna recipe. I've been making my lasagna recipe since my early 20s. When I Read more

Pumpkin: A Savory Flavor That Spans Seasons


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Padma Lakshmi Pumpkin Recipes

We've got a new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of the Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social-networking site that celebrates our favorite topics including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly. Today Padma offers creative ideas for cooking with pumpkin during the Winter Read more

The Basics: Italian Salsa Verde


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Italian Salsa Verde Recipe

Aside from an ice-cold refreshment, nothing goes better with Summer grilling than an array of fresh sauces and homemade condiments. It's true: a brushstroke of tangy barbecue sauce on ribs or a dollop of aioli on a burger adds a mouthfeel and an element of excitement to basic Summer staples like grilled meats and vegetables. Italian salsa verde is, in my opinion, the most underrated of Read more

Katie Lee Shares Her Secrets For Throwing a Simply Chic Holiday Cocktail Party


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Katie Lee's Holiday Entertaining Tips and Appetizer Recipes

The holidays are always a little hectic, and there's definitely some added pressure for those of us who volunteer to play host for a Hanukkah celebration, Christmas dinner, or New Year's Eve party. We caught up with entertaining expert Katie Lee as she toasted her role as Clos du Bois wine ambassador in LA, and couldn't resist asking for some advice on how to make throwing a successful seasonal Read more