 5@5 is a daily, food-related list from chefs, writers, political pundits, musicians, actors, and all manner of opinionated people from around the globe. Halloween is a scary good time, that is unless you're futzing over the stove in preparation for a monster mash chez you. Let's face it: being the (g)host with the most isn't exactly a painless task - and that's where Sandra Lee comes in. Sandra Lee is a best-selling author, editor-in-chief of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine and host Food Network’s Semi-Homemade Cooking With Sandra Lee and Sandra’s Money Saving Meals. With a little lead time and a few spooktacular shortcuts, Sandra says you too can have the most coveted RIP…or RSVP…in town. Five Semi-Homemade Tips for Hosting a Halloween Gathering: Sandra Lee 2. Fabulously fun host For a bountiful buffet, serve a blue and brie cheese platter with elegant crackers and champagne grapes. A deli-bought salmon mousse serviced on fresh endive leaves and deli-purchased Greek stuffed grape leaves surrounded by three gourmet-select olives or stuffed olives. Black beans with small cubes of mango and avocado served with tortilla rounds and a simple salsa will round out your menu nicely. Additionally, make your cocktails in large batches. Mix them in pitchers without ice, so they don’t get watered down. Cover the pitcher in plastic and chill them for a few hours until guests arrive. Then pour your cocktails over ice filled glasses and serve. Try mixing up my Vampire’s Kiss." 3. Set the stage 4. Mini main course magic 5. Devil is in the details For more decorations that will impress your guests, rent a fog machine, they’re available at party rental stores for less than you think. Other inexpensive materials that can turn a ho-hum party into a proper monster mash? Big, black plastic trash bags from the grocery store and large spiders - try using torn fishnet stockings to make impressive webs." Got more delicious treats for an All Hallow's Eve soiree? Let us know in the comments. Is there someone you'd like to see in the hot seat? Let us know in the comments below and if we agree, we'll do our best to chase 'em down. |
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I personally don't like fishnets. I prefer ultra sheer, sheer to the waist. My favorite brand and style is Wolford Naked 8.
I love her decorating ideas for parties. They are often quite cute and inexpensive.
She must really like halloween. found another video of Sandra talking about halloween dinner for kids http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/halloween_dinner_for_kids
She may be easy on the eyes and I don't doubt she pulled herself up from poverty, but Sandra's 'recipes' are atrocious. Too much processed stuff for me. Tablescapes are also pretty tasteless. I do know a lot of guys appreciate her "oven" rack, though.
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The world is so scary and unsafe for children, we don't need Halloween. This stupid American Halloween totaly wrecks the beauty of autumn sights in town altogether.
This woman is a joke. I can't believe Wisconsin – La Crosse gave her the first honorary degree they've ever given out. She spent 3 years at school then left her senior year because all of her friends were older/graduated and she got bored. Then she went out to the coast to sell stuff on the boardwalk and somehow makes it big. Rude when she visits towns, a girl named Leigh had to change her name because it was the same as this jerk's last name. Not only did she receive an honorary degree after just quitting school because she felt like it, she went on to sound like a complete tool and ditz during her speech.
What a disgrace to the educational system.
Take a can of creamed corn, a smear of miracle whip, a can of sardines, and a handful of cheerios and shove it into a pan: It's Sandra's semi-homemade pile of sh*t. Yeah she's cute but she's as dumb as a box of hair. Why does this no talent Aryan have her own show?
She's been dating Andrew Cuomo for some time now. w
Sandra Lee is to good food what a hammer is to a fabrege egg.
http://www.avclub.com/articles/this-cake-will-make-your-eyeballs-burst-into-flame,25176/
Seriously. A Kwanzaa cake.
1. There's no such thing as a Kwanzaa cake.
2 Store bought angel food cake, store bought vanilla icing with cocoa and cinnamon, canned apple pie filling, acorns, pumpkin seeds and 6" table candles is not "semi-home made". It's "atrocity of hungover alcoholic who has a contract and a deadline".
3. She's an attractive blonde.
Ugghhhhh... Food Network was bad enough putting her on. We get it. She sells because she's the mother that our generation wants to be. Making half-a$$ed dinners that sacrifice nutrition for convenience and having a well made (and stiff) cocktail afterwards.
Notice in this article that the only thing Sandra Lee tells you not to cut corners on is the fact that she tells you to "Make your cocktails in large batches, and don't add ice". I'm sorry Sandra, we're not all stepford wife alcoholics, and ice is actually a great way to make your cocktails last longer without anyone being blindsided by an overly strong drink. My guests drive to my home and would like to have a cocktail without being impaired.
thank you and well said, i read how she tried to devour anthony bourdain at a party in front of his wife!! skank!!
OOOOOOOH! I see a BitchSlap coming!
You really have nothing to do with yourself.
eyeballs for salad. peel radishes leaving some red for veining. make a small divet with peeler and insert piece of black olive. yum.
I can't think of a better Halloween treat than her on my couch next to me!
This woman belongs behind the counter at a craft store......her 'tablescapes' are hideous!
shouldn't you kids be doing homework right now?
It's o.k. Mom,we learnt everything in physical science class.
Umm,Are ya'll mad cause the Texas Rangers won?
I have been thrown to the bottom of the page like a Bad Hemingway Novel. Lower than a snake in the grass with a 300mm lense at a nudist party! I have been beaten by the written word,similar to the Dallas Cowgirls.
I noticed. Thought I was seeing things. You're in the doghouse, Mister! =o
I would like to do things to her that I wouldn't do to a farm animal.
Hey It's the Food Dating Game-only on CNN.
She, if the story is accurate, grew up poor as so many of us. She dedicated herself to teaching people how to stretch the food dollar and does a ton of work for charity. Talent, beauty, brains and a heart. Not easy to find. Sandra, keep up the good work. BTW, I am single too!
um, what i am wondering is, how did those fishnet stocking she is using to make spider webs get ripped in the first place (read to end of article). hhmmmmm.....
Julia Child had these same problems–chickens falling on the floor-getting snagged in her nylons,looooooong pan handles,and the most obvious,kids in the kitchen.
I love this woman, she is hot, she is pretty, she's single and she can cook.
Why is she single? Hmmm.
Dang,Got Busted by the Moderator. Remember the Nurse GF?
Yeah. Was just trying to think if I saw your post before it got yanked.
Yea,this makes me look like a real DickHead and I meant no offense to anyone. My apologies to Sarah if this comment was taken the wrong way.
What'd you say? Was it that post I saw earlier about shooting spider webs all over the door?
Wrong page Mr.Jdizzle. It was Sandra with her pretty smile and her eyes etc. They must have hired Sanchez as a moderator!
Didn't she used to be in porn?
DAMN SHE IS HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Fabulously Fun Host"...
I get the feeling that she can accomplish this by very little effort...;)
Depression affects 1 in 3 failed football team choices at the start of the season. Besides,Sandra Lee is hot and can cook better than your Grandma and look better doing it!
Sandra Lee cooks MUCH worse than my grandmother, and my grandmother couldn't cook for sh*t. Have you ever eaten a Sandra Lee recipe?
i'd totally hit it
Me, too.
I love how we always degenerate into this type of thread within the first few posts whenever a chick shows up on 5@5.
And funny how one of us three is usually leading the charge...
And 2.5 more hrs until I am ready for some football...!
Make sure, if you must use real human blood for anything,e.g., filling for crepes and chip dip, that it is not hepatitis positive.
I'm too broke to be throwing sweet parties. Plus, I have no friends.
that sucks....
I'll be your friend.
D'Oh,No disrespect Ms.Sarah.
Mizz Sarah,You are taking my written comment out of context,similar to the Brett Favre controversy. I will in no way ever disrespect you or Kat.