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Busy Cooks Busy Cooks Cooking 101 Quick and Easy Recipes Shortcuts From Linda Larsen, your Guide to Busy Cooks The Oscars certainly has snuck up on me! I remember when they used to be held in late March ... but then that was 30 years ago. This weekend is the big event. Gather some friends and some great food and have fun! Oh, and you can definitely make it more interesting by having everyone write down who they think will win - and have small prizes in store! Host an Oscars Party You can throw an impromptu party on Sunday celebrating the glitz and glamor of Hollywood with a selection of quick and easy make-ahead appetizer recipes. And I've thrown in easy menus for the rest of the weekend so you have time to get ready! Pull out your best dress and jewels for the party, and don't forget your high heels! See More About:  the weekend cook  last minute new year's party  last minute appetizer recipes Wordless Wednesday See More About:  chicken quick  pasta with sauce  how to cook chicken breasts Risotto Risotto is one of the great dishes of the world. And it's one of the most inexpensive! All you need is some rice (it doesn't have to be short grain Arborio rice - see Chicken Risotto), some good broth, and patience. There's really no more comforting dish - it's like rice pudding but savory and so satisfying. Try it! See More About:  start with rice  how to make the best risotto  skillet meals Start With ... Fresh Salmon Salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It's bursting with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and minerals. It may help reduce the chance of developing heart disease and Alzheimers. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends eating some type of fatty fish at least twice a week. Salmon is easy to prepare, easy to find, and so delicious. See More About:  seafood recipes  how to cook fish  start with fish fillets Busy Cooks Ads Dinner Party Cook Cook Book Ideas Easy Meals to Cook Click & Cook Featured Articles Get the Most From Dried Herbs Top 10 Kitchen Mistakes Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad Crockpot Peanut Chicken Last Minute Fish Fillet Recipes Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Larsen Busy Cooks Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Busy Cooks newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Last Minute Recipes St. Patrick's Day Menus Comfort Foods Got $10? Make a Meal! Start With ... Advertisement