Turn your kitchen into a spa with our absolutely sinless, flavor-packed meal. Not only will everyone love the food, but they will get a head start on looking great for beach weather.
Gameplan
Day Before Party:
1 Hour Before Party:
At the party:
Eat and Enjoy!
No matter how hot it gets, it's just too cool when Michael and his guests whip up a vanilla gelato with crazy variations. Making your own ice cream cones is almost as much fun! A fancy pre-frozen layered ice cream torta served with smashed strawberries brings it high cotton.
Gameplan
1 Day Before the Party:
1 Hour Before Party:
At the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
Everyone's favorite appetizer becomes a party in itself as we set out a make your own bruschetta bar with plenty of toasty, garlicky bread and lots of delicious toppings. A fun and easy cocktail party everyone will love.
Gameplan
Day Before Party:
1 1/2 Hour Before Party:
1/2 Hour Before Party:
At the party:
Eat and Enjoy!
Michael and his chef buddy Jan Birnbaum face off once again in a contest for the ultimate Sunday supper favorite, Roast Chicken. The old bird will be singing a new tune when these two put their spin on one of the easiest entertaining dishes around.
We're pickin' and grinnin' in this fun outdoor party featuring our favorite slow cooked pork and other summer delights for a hot day of blues and barbecue. Invite the neighborhood!
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Day Before Party:
Morning of Party:
At the party:
Eat and Enjoy!
Michael shows you the Chiarello version of the classic Lobster bake including recipes for Grilled Potato & Green
Onion Salad; Grilled Baguettes w/Old Bay Butter plus Cake Doughnut Bread Pudding
Gameplan
Day Before Party:
1 Hour Before Party:
At the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
It's high class without high cash as Michael hosts another low cost, high impact meal that will save you time and money entertaining. With recipes for Bean Cassoulet with; Fennel Spiced Chicken and Roasted Vegetables; Roasted Peppers and Pecorino Cheese; Toasted Coconut Flan
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Day Before Party:
Day of the Party:
1 Hour Before Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
It's pasta three ways in an inexpensive party featuring everyone's favorite Italian food served in ways you'd never expect! With recipes for Lasagna of Roasted Butternut Squash; Crispy Pasta Salad with Warm goat cheese and pancetta; Baked Pastina Timbale
Gameplan
1 Day Before Party:
1 Hour Before Party:
At the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
Tiny versions of your favorite foods make fun cocktail party fare. Mini hamburgers on a bun, tiny soups in espresso cups. Everything pops in your mouth! With recipes with Tiny hamburgers; Tiny pizzas; Asparagus Soup with Parmigiano Zabaglione
Gameplan
1 Day Before Party:
1 Hour Before Party:
At the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
Whether you catch and release or just spend a lazy Sunday on a lake, our picnic is the perfect thing to take on a boat
or a hike in the great outdoors. With recipes for Pappa Al Pomodoro ; Corn on the Cobb Salad WRAPS ; Aqua
Fresca di Fruitta (drink).
Gameplan
Day Before the Party:
Day of the Party (1 ½ hours before the picnic):
Day of the Party (1 hour before the picnic):
Eat and Enjoy!
Warm weather, the moon and movies come together for an unforgettable evening under the stars. With recipes for
Flavored Popcorn: Brown Butter Rosemary Lemon; Grilled Pizza with Ricotta & Pesto; Raisin-oni - huge chocolate
covered raisinettes plus Flavored Syrup soft drinks.
Gameplan
Day Before Party:
1 Hour Before the Party:
At the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
Celebrate your new home with a home made meal that's as simple as it is delicious. You'll be the envy of the neighborhood with recipes for Crespelli "Short Stacks" with BBQ Chicken; Slightly Cooked Gazpacho and Olive Oil Cake.
Gameplan
2 Days Before Party:
1 Hour Before Party:
At the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
Michael liberates the tired (of cafeteria food), poor (from expensive lunches) and hungry masses with a brown baggin' party where everyone gets together to make lunch. Plus, special tips on transporting these delectable dishes and keeping them fresh!
Gameplan
1 Day Before the Lunch Party:
Morning of the Lunch Party:
At the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!