Party Food Ideas Inspired by This Year’s Emmy Nominees

Who doesn’t love a good awards show viewing party—when it’s combined with an even better party spread? When Hollywood hands out a few statues for TV’s best this Monday night, we’ll personally be chowing down on these dishes and throwing back some cocktails, all inspired by this year’s potential Emmy Award winners. Follow this guide and you and your crew can too.

“Silicon Valley” — Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

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First thing’s first—you’ll want to break out the bubbly! You should always have a few bottles of sparkling wine on hand for any Emmys party. For the fourth consecutive year, the stars will toast to the greatest night in television with Ferrari Brut, and so should you. Whether you serve it straight up, paired Italian style with parma ham and mozzarella, or mixed as part of a cocktail, it’s the ideal way to celebrate all of the night’s hopeful winners like the guys in “Silicon Valley.” The HBO series, nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, is a fan of bubbly too…its ever-changing title sequence memorably added Amazon drones delivering champagne to a rooftop party for season three. Get our Sparkling Pomegranate Punch recipe.

“Westworld” — Braised Brisket with Beans and Ancho Chile

Chowhound

If you’re one of the 10 million viewers that are now obsessed with HBO’s “Westworld,” now in its second season and nominated for a whopping 21 Emmys—including Outstanding Drama Series, you’ll love how this recipe will transport you to the Wild West and right into Sweetwater. Host robot or human (but, wait, can the robots eat?!), saddle up to the bar at the Mariposa Saloon before heading to the Coronado Hotel and digging in to this braised brisket with beans. Serve with small buns for an ideal party food. Get our Braised Brisket with Beans and Ancho Chile recipe.

“Atlanta” — Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

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“Lemon pepper wet?!” may be words Atlanta residents are very familiar with, but the flavor and the phrase didn’t enter the pop-culture lexicon of those outside of Georgia’s capital until the second episode of Donald Glover’s “Atlanta.” The FX hit is nominated again this year for Outstanding Comedy with Glover up for his second Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award. The quotable moment made the wings the show’s signature dish…and do wings as a party food ever really go out of style? Get the recipe. (But add sauce to make them wet.)

“Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” — Shrimp Egg Rolls

Damn Delicious

“And yes, there is shrimp in the egg rolls…” jokes Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan, who is herself nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series), sending her Jewish wedding into pandemonium. The bombshell is dropped within the first five minutes of the show’s premiere and sets up “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”’s love affair with food—and is the first of many references to Chinese food. The Amazon original series, from the creator of “Gilmore Girls,” won the Golden Globe for Best Television Series–Musical or Comedy earlier this year and is up for the same award at the Emmys. Get the recipe.

“Stranger Things” — Savory Cheddar Waffles

Chowhound

Eleven loves herself some Eggos. Elevate the frozen breakfast-aisle staple for your watch party with these Savory Cheddar Waffles. Your guests will love snacking on the finger-food treat as they wait to see if “Stranger Things” nabs the award for Outstanding Drama Series and if Eleven’s Millie Bobby Brown takes the Supporting Actress in a Drama crown. Get our Savory Cheddar Waffles recipe.

“The Handmaid’s Tale” — Vanilla–Salted Caramel Ice Cream Cake with Whipped Cream

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“The Handmaid’s Tale,” last year’s Outstanding Drama winner, is once again up for the night’s top award—and 19 others. As the show wraps and the final trophies are handed out, we’ll be digging into this salted-caramel dessert inspired by Hulu’s dystopian series. Because amazing salted caramel might just be “better than sex…like good sex,” as Ofglen (Alexis Bledel, who is also up for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) said in the show’s very first episode. Get our Vanilla–Salted Caramel Ice Cream Cake with Whipped Cream recipe.

“The Crown” — The Crown Pink G&T

The Boston Globe

Every good watch party needs a good classic cocktail…or two. This simple blush-colored gin and tonic is inspired by Netflix’s “The Crown,” the series based on Queen Elizabeth II’s life and reign—up for Outstanding Drama Series. It’s no secret that the longtime monarch loves a good gin cocktail…as many as four a day, in fact. The Crown Pink G&T’s pink hue comes from the Fever-Tree Aromatic Tonic. It trades the flavors of the Queen’s choice of mixer, Dubonnet Rouge—a fortified wine infused with herbs, spices and quinine—for vanilla, pimento berry, cardamom, ginger, angostura bark, spice, and citrus. Get the recipe.

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What’s the Difference between Soup and Stew?

First of all, they’re both usually served in a bowl and consumed with a spoon—but what’s the actual difference between soup and stew? It turns out it’s a fine line—while both soup and stew are made by combining ingredients that have been cooked in liquid (broth, stock, water, etc.) stew often contains less liquid and can be thick enough to be served on a plate or ladled on top of a base like noodles, potatoes, or rice.

Stews can also be thickened with corn starch, or flour, and have more of a gravy-like consistency than soup. But again, there’s a fine line—if you cook down a soup and leave it boiling too long, the consistency will become similar to stew. Stews often require longer cooking times and are simmered for hours at a lower temperature.

The best way to differentiate between soup and stew? Try out some recipes and see for yourself. Here are nine recipes for soups and stews that will make a great addition to your next dinner party.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Chowhound

Beef stew is the best simple dish to test out that slow cooker you’ve let sit on your counter for the past year. Wine, mustard, and mushrooms contribute to the rich flavor and you can make a double batch for a week’s worth of lunches. Get our Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe.

Fish Stew 

Chowhound

A classic seafood soup with fish stock, littleneck clams, and two pounds of white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or grouper all work) with a garlicky aioli make this the perfect pick for a chilly fall evening. Get our Fish Stew recipe.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chowhound

There are many variations on this classic soup, but the signature shredded chicken and fried tortilla strips are a mainstay across the board. Season liberally with garlic, chili powder, coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika, and cayenne. Get our Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.

Bratwurst and Butternut Squash Stew

Chowhound

A hearty fall stew with fresh bratwurst sausage, red potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach. Season with caraway seeds, garlic, onion, and salt. Get our Bratwurst and Butternut Squash Stew recipe.

Easy Lentil Soup

Chowhound

This is a quick and easy recipe that makes for a pleasant change from your normal boring desk lunch. You can use any color lentil that you have on hand (except red) and substitute dried thyme if the fresh herb isn’t available. Get our Easy Lentil Soup recipe.

Spicy Tomato Soup

Chowhound

You’ll never buy canned tomato soup again once you find out how easy it is to make this spicy version by Boston restauranteur Barbara Lynch. Red pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper add heat and you can garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche. Get our Spicy Tomato Soup recipe.

Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew

This recipe for stew includes a chayote, a gourd that is commonly used in Caribbean cuisine. The serious spice comes from using a medium habanero pepper—you can substitute with a jalapeno if you want to tone down the heat. Get our Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew recipe.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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Nothing says fall like butternut squash soup. Roast the squash first to save time and so that you don’t have to hack away at a rock-hard winter squash. You can substitute Greek yogurt for the heavy cream if you’re trying to cut down on calories. Get our Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe.

Green Pea Soup

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The lovely green color of this pea soup comes from over two pounds of fresh peas in their pods (or if you need to, you can substitute a 16-ounce package of frozen peas). Use vegetable broth if you’re making it a vegetarian evening or you can try it out with chicken broth as well. Get our Green Pea Soup recipe.

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12 Budget-Friendly Slow Cooker Meals to Serve a Crowd

If you’re trying to throw a dinner party, a slow cooker may become your new best friend. If you make a few key decisions ahead of time, you can have a meal ready to go as soon as you walk in the door. Check out these 11 budget friendly slow cooker meals that are perfect for a crowd and you’ll be able to entertain throughout the season without ever breaking a sweat.

1. Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Stew

Chowhound

This is a delicious fall soup that’s easy to make vegetarian if you need to by substituting the chicken broth with vegetable or mushroom stock. Cumin, cayenne, saffron, and black pepper add a kick. Get our Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Stew recipe.

2. Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Serious Eats

Best served the day its made, this soup has a ton of delicious additions and is flavored with lime, beer, cocoa powder, cumin, garlic, and ancho chili powder. Get the recipe here.

3. Slow Cooker Apple and Onion Pulled Pork

Not Enough Cinnamon

Apple cider vinegar and honey pair beautifully with the apples and braised onions that top this slow cooked pulled pork. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Get the recipe here.

4. Slow Cooker Burmese Chicken and Noodles

Topped with hardboiled egg slices and diced green onion, Chowhound’s recipe for Burmese Chicken made in a slow cooker is enhanced with coconut milk, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, fresh ginger, and garlic. Get our Slow Cooker Burmese Chicken and Noodles recipe.

5. Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

This slow cooker soup is great for serving a crowd, or storing a few portions in the freezer for a last-minute meal. You can use whatever type of pasta you want and substitute any kind dried beans that you have on hand. Get the recipe here.

6. Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Brisket

Simply Scratch

Barbecue beef brisket is worth the wait (not to mention you’ll have sandwiches for days). The barbecue sauce is made with ketchup, dark brown sugar, chipotle peppers, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion, and cumin and is absolutely fantastic. Get the recipe here.

7. Easy Slow Cooker Chili

Chowhound

The flavor of this chili develops slowly as it cooks – you can make this recipe overnight and it only gets better the longer you let the flavors meld. Make this in advance for a dinner party and serve with cornbread or even Cincinnati-style, over pasta. Get our Easy Slow Cooker Chili recipe.

8. Italian Red Wine Roast Beef

Barefeet in the Kitchen

Red wine and slow-cooked roast beef: it doesn’t get much better. This dish smells almost as good as it tastes. Cook for as long as you have the patience for – we suggest you try to get in at least 8 hours for the most tender beef. Get the recipe here.

9. Crockpot Quinoa Breakfast Casserole with Tomato and Spinach

Crockpot Gourmet

Using the slow cooker to make breakfast? A perfect plan. This quinoa casserole is flavored with spinach, tomatoes, and cheese and is the perfect make-ahead brunch dish. Get the recipe here.

10. The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Barefeet in the Kitchen

Bacon makes these beans better than the rest.  With some ground beef added in as well, these are a hearty (and protein-packed) dinner solution that you can make in the slow cooker with little prep. Get the recipe here.

11. Honey-Soy Asian Beef with Cauliflower Fried Rice

With Salt and Wit

This Asian-inspired beef is tender after hours in the slow cooker and makes a great leftover lunch as well. Honey, ginger, soy, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes add a punch. Get the recipe here.

12. Slow Cooker Pork Banh Mi Sliders

Chowhound

The classic Vietnamese sandwich gets a deep boost of flavor here, with these slider-size banh mi filled with slowly braised pork belly in Vietnamese caramel sauce. Get our Slow Cooker Pork Banh Mi Sliders recipe.

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10 Rice Recipes for the Slow Cooker

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Rice in the slow cooker? Yes, indeed! That kitchen appliance best known for turning out braises and stews can deliver grains that are surprisingly fluffy and tender. And better yet, you can use your crock to simultaneously cook your meat, veg, or whatever else your recipe calls for along with the rice, which then soaks in all the juices. In many ways, the slow cooker provides all the convenience and ease of the rice cooker while allowing for the flavor benefits of the stovetop. Just press the start button on one of these nine easy rice recipes and let the heat do the work.

1. Slow Cooker Spanish Rice

Our Spanish rice recipe calls upon bell pepper, tomatoes, and spices to infuse each grain with flavor. It’s a deeply savory side that will stack up strongly against meaty mains and more. Get our Slow Cooker Spanish Rice recipe.

2. Slow Cooker Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

Simply Recipes

Juicy chicken thighs get nestled on top of basmati in this casserole, meaning that as it cooks, the meat’s juices dribble their way into the grains. Get the recipe here.

3. Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

The Kitchn

A Tex-Mex feast usually involves keeping track of an extensive array of toppings. Not here, however. Once you’ve simmered all of the ingredients in your slow cooker, the only thing left to do is spoon it out and top with cheese. Get the recipe here.

4. Slow Cooker Rice Congee with Chicken

Food & Wine

Like grits or oatmeal, congee, the East Asian rice porridge, has a mouth-coating creaminess to it that tastes of pure comfort. The slow cooker gently teases out its starches, resulting in a consistency that’s especially silky. Get the recipe here.

5. Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Little Spice Jar

Stuck at home feeling under the weather with no one to bring you a bowl of chicken soup? This  pick-me-up recipe not only uses ingredients you’ve likely already got lying around your kitchen, it’s about as easy as can be, meaning you can put your energies toward resting up and getting better while it cooks. Get the recipe here.

6. Slow Cooker Lentil and Brown Rice Tacos

Melanie Makes

This slow cooker rice and lentil filling is spiced with chili powder, paprika, and cumin, which give it just enough oomph to hold its own inside tacos and more. Get the recipe here.

7. Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole

Oh Sweet Basil

Some nights call for a simple dinner that is creamy, cheesy, and starchy in all the most decadent ways. This recipe hits all those marks with ease, offering a rib-sticking take on classic chicken alfredo. Get the recipe here.

8. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Wild Rice Soup

The Pretty Bee

Wild rice typically comes as a whole grain, meaning it requires extra cooking time to soften up its tough outer bran. The slow cooker is ideally suited for the task, transforming it into something tender with ease in this hearty vegan soup. Get the recipe here.

9. Slow Cooker Rice Pudding

Chowhound

Don’t forget dessert! The slow cooker can be your best friend when you’ve got a rice pudding hankering. Our recipe keeps it classic, fixing it up with raisins, cinnamon, vanilla. Get our Slow Cooker Rice Pudding recipe.

10. Slow Cooker Fried Rice

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Yes, it’s easy enough to go ahead and call up Chinese takeout, but why not give this super-simple slow cooker recipe a shot the next time you’re craving fried rice? Get our Slow Cooker Fried Rice here.

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10 Fall Recipes You Can Make with Just Your NutriBullet

If you’re anything like me (and many other food-minded Millennials), you love to cook but you don’t exactly have the counter space or budget to stock up on fancy appliances. When I was in college, I discovered the key to affordable culinary freedom: the NutriBullet.

Of course, you can make delicious smoothies and juices with this powerful blender (and you should), but limiting yourself to blending fruit is almost criminal when you have the means to make hundreds of delicious meals at your fingertips. Try these simple seasonal recipes to get you started on your new path to NutriBullet enlightenment.

Roasted Almond and Pumpkin Seed Butter

Natural Noshing

One of my favorite things to make in my NutriBullet is nut butter because it’s way more affordable and fresh than store-bought jars. Try this toasty pumpkin seed variety for an autumnal touch, and don’t be afraid to experiment with adding honey, maple syrup, spices, or even chocolate. Get the recipe.

Healthy Honey Applesauce Blender Muffins

Simply Quinoa

The batter for these dairy- and gluten-free oatmeal-quinoa muffins comes together in a flash in the blender, which means you can get to baking (and eating) them sooner. They’re sweetened with coconut sugar and honey, nice and moist—and seasonally appropriate—thanks to applesauce, and kissed with cinnamon. Try pumpkin blender muffins too. Get the recipe.

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Minimalist Baker

Making homemade soup is ridiculously easy when you have a NutriBullet, especially if you invest in the NutriBullet Rx, which has a heating setting so your soup comes out table-ready every time. Get the recipe.

Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Cookie And Kate

Pesto pasta is a fall comfort food staple, and the use of pumpkin seeds in this recipe will give your dish extra nuttiness and warmth. Get the recipe.

Super Apple Cider

NutriLiving

The recipe gurus at NutriLiving had the genius idea to create warm, healthy apple cider using just a NutriBullet, and I’m eternally grateful. Get the recipe.

Romesco Sauce

Chowhound

If you’ve never made this delicious, nutty sauce made from roasted red peppers and almonds, this fall is definitely the time. Use it on chicken, steak, veggies, or pasta. Get our Romesco Sauce recipe.

Maple Pecan Nice-Cream

My San Francisco Kitchen

I had my doubts about nice-cream at first (I mean, “ice cream” made out of blended frozen bananas? Who do they think they’re kidding?) but I’m now a proud supporter. Use the frozen bananas as a base to create whatever flavor of “ice cream” you want, like this maple pecan version. It’s not the real stuff, but it’s still pretty delicious. Get the recipe.

Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Hummus

Pinch Of Yum

Hummus from the store can be such a rip off, and it’s so easy to make at home. Start with a base of chickpeas, tahini, and oil, then add whatever flavors you want. Like, of course, pumpkin. Get the recipe.

Whipped Cream

Blender Babes

This one is a game changer. Put heavy cream, powdered sugar, and a little vanilla in your NutriBullet, blend for 10 seconds, and you magically have fluffy whipped cream to dollop on everything. Get the recipe.

Almond Milk

All NutriBullet Recipes

Almond milk is another product that is way better to make at home, for both cost and health reasons. All you need is a NutriBullet and cheesecloth (or a nut milk bag) to make fresh almond milk without all those weird preservatives. Get the recipe.

Fire-Roasted Salsa

Little Spice Jar

Never underestimate the power that fresh salsa can have on food, from tacos to steak to eggs to fish. Roast your peppers and tomatoes first for an amazing smoky element. Get the recipe.

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