Dinner Parties on the (Ultra) Cheap

Three multicourse bashes for eight.

, but the location (East Boston) isn’t exactly hopping with nightlife (although it is great for Central American food, but that’s another thread). But REgina’s is right in the North ENd, has GREAT pizza, and has...

into balls, rolled in diced bread, then deep fried. I made the Gourmet cookbook version for a party a couple of years ago, and people inhaled them. For the chicken, if it’s skinless/boneless, how about spiedini? Or if you...

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High-impact tableware on a low-impact budget.

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