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category-home-and-living category-real-parties category-recipe-ideas category-side-dish-recipes category-vegetarian-recipes category-winter-parties category-winter-recipes tag-dinner-party-ideas tag-how-to-make-pasta tag-skinnygirl mv-content-wrapper grow-content-body"> <header class="entry-header header-singular wrapper"> <h1 class="entry-title article-heading">Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party</h1> <div class="article-meta post-meta-wrapper post-meta-single post-meta-single-top no-author-meta"> <div id="comment-count" class="meta-element meta-wrapper"> <div> <svg color="primary" viewBox="0 0 26 30" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="Base__SVG-d3bqvy-0 iaVtqo" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Proxima Nova", -apple-system, system-ui, system-ui, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; height: 20px; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; width: auto; word-break: break-word;"> <path d="M6.5 11.5h2.6V8.944H6.5V11.5zm5.2 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}img#mv-trellis-img-24{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-25::before{padding-top:150.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-25{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-26::before{padding-top:150.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-26{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-27::before{padding-top:151.34228187919%; }img#mv-trellis-img-27{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-28::before{padding-top:151.34228187919%; }img#mv-trellis-img-28{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-29::before{padding-top:150.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-29{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-30::before{padding-top:3.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-30{display:block;}</style><p style="text-align: center;"><em>This post was sponsored by <a href="http://bit.ly/1HXFQOH" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Skinnygirl® Cocktails</a>. Thank you for<br> supporting the sponsors that help make The Sweetest Occasion possible!</em></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-homemade-vodka-sauce-recipe.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38968" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-homemade-vodka-sauce-recipe-600x902.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="eager" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38968 eager-load" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20902'%3E%3Crect%20width='600'%20height='902'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-homemade-vodka-sauce-recipe.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-1" data-src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-homemade-vodka-sauce-recipe-600x902.jpg.webp" data-svg="1" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p>Back in March when I was in New York at the Skinnygirl<em>® </em>Cocktails Influencer Summit along with a bunch of other awesome ladies, we had the opportunity to take a really fun cooking class and enjoy lunch together at <a href="http://mycookingparty.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">My Cooking Party</a>. The chefs at My Cooking Party had created the most amazing menu, all inspired by and using various Skinnygirl<em>® </em>Cocktails wines and spirits. It was such a fun afternoon and I’ve been excited about sharing a bit of that experience with you! Today I’m dishing up two of the recipes we made that day, which is just about all you need to host a ladies night dinner party with your best girls. Don’t forget the wine, of course.</p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/head-of-garlic.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38970" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/head-of-garlic-600x399.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="399"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38970 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/head-of-garlic-600x399.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="399" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/head-of-garlic.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-2" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/crushed-tomatoes-and-basil.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38971" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/crushed-tomatoes-and-basil-300x451.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38971 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/crushed-tomatoes-and-basil-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/crushed-tomatoes-and-basil.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-3" data-trellis-processed="1"></a> <a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/black-peppercorns.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38972" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/black-peppercorns-300x451.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38972 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/black-peppercorns-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/black-peppercorns.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-4" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/shredded-parmesan-cheese.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38974" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/shredded-parmesan-cheese-600x399.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="399"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38974 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/shredded-parmesan-cheese-600x399.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="399" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/shredded-parmesan-cheese.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-5" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tomatoes-on-the-vine.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38973" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tomatoes-on-the-vine-600x902.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38973 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tomatoes-on-the-vine-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tomatoes-on-the-vine.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-6" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vodka-sauce.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38975" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vodka-sauce-600x30.jpg" alt="vodka-sauce" width="600" height="30" srcset="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vodka-sauce.jpg 600w, https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vodka-sauce-300x15.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38975 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vodka-sauce-600x30.jpg.webp" alt="vodka-sauce" width="600" height="30" srcset="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vodka-sauce.jpg.webp 600w, https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vodka-sauce-300x15.jpg.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vodka-sauce.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-7" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><em>Makes 6 servings</em></p> <ul> <li>1 pint crushed tomatoes</li> <li>1 pint heavy cream</li> <li>8 tablespoons butter</li> <li>4 shallots, chopped</li> <li>4 garlic cloves, chopped</li> <li>1 tablespoon Italian spices</li> <li>1 tablespoon paprika</li> <li>6-8 large basil leaves, chopped</li> <li>Kosher salt, to taste</li> <li>Black pepper, to taste</li> <li>1 cup Skinnygirl<em>®</em> Bare Naked Vodka</li> <li>1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded</li> <li>Extra virgin olive oil</li> </ul> <p>Place a sauce pan over high heat until hot. Add extra virgin olive oil and butter to the pain. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté over medium-high heat until the shallots are translucent. Add Italian spices and mix well. Reduce heat to low and remove pan from the heat. Add the Skinnygirl<em>®</em> Bare Naked Vodka and carefully return the pan to the heat. The alcohol will catch fire and burn off, so be sure to angle the pan away from you and keep your face away from the flame. Return the heat to high and continue cooking until the flames have died down. Mix in the heavy cream, paprika, basil and crushed tomatoes. Season to taste with black pepper and salt, cooking uncovered for 8 minutes while stirring occasionally. Remove the sauce from the heat, add parmesan cheese and mix well.</p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2-how-to-make-vodka-sauce.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38976" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2-how-to-make-vodka-sauce-600x902.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38976 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2-how-to-make-vodka-sauce-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2-how-to-make-vodka-sauce.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-8" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/minced-shallots.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38977" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/minced-shallots-600x399.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="399"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38977 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/minced-shallots-600x399.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="399" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/minced-shallots.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-9" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skinnygirl-bare-naked-vodka.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38978" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skinnygirl-bare-naked-vodka-600x902.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38978 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skinnygirl-bare-naked-vodka-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skinnygirl-bare-naked-vodka.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-10" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p>Now, while I’m always an advocate of making homemade pasta if you feel up to it, let me tell you a little secret. This vodka sauce recipe is so over the top delicious that all you really need to do is pick up some fresh pasta from the local market or specialty shop and pair it with this sauce to make the most incredible meal. Invite your girls over to join you in the kitchen chopping, dicing and stirring and you have the makings of the ultimate ladies night!</p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/3-vodka-sauce-recipe.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38980" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/3-vodka-sauce-recipe-600x902.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38980 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/3-vodka-sauce-recipe-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/3-vodka-sauce-recipe.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-11" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4-how-to-make-pasta.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38981" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4-how-to-make-pasta-300x451.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38981 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4-how-to-make-pasta-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4-how-to-make-pasta.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-12" data-trellis-processed="1"></a> <a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/5-best-vodka-sauce-recipe.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38982" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/5-best-vodka-sauce-recipe-300x451.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38982 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/5-best-vodka-sauce-recipe-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/5-best-vodka-sauce-recipe.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-13" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/6-ladies-night-dinner-party.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38983" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/6-ladies-night-dinner-party-600x902.jpg" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38983 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/6-ladies-night-dinner-party-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Host a Ladies Night Dinner Party by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/6-ladies-night-dinner-party.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-14" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p>Next up, dessert! And guess what? I’ve got another delicious and simple recipe that will make you the belle of the dinner party ball in a flash. First, you’ll need to swing by your favorite bakery for the yummiest brownies you can find. Yup, we’re talking about buying brownies instead of baking them. We’re getting rebellious! Then, whip up this fresh, sweet raspberry coulis with which to drown said brownies and you’ll have an over the top dessert in no time.</p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-raspberry-coulis-recipe.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38985" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-raspberry-coulis-recipe-600x902.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38985 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-raspberry-coulis-recipe-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-raspberry-coulis-recipe.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-15" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/raspberry-coulis.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38993" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/raspberry-coulis-600x30.jpg" alt="raspberry-coulis" width="600" height="30" srcset="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/raspberry-coulis.jpg 600w, https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/raspberry-coulis-300x15.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38993 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/raspberry-coulis-600x30.jpg.webp" alt="raspberry-coulis" width="600" height="30" srcset="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/raspberry-coulis.jpg.webp 600w, https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/raspberry-coulis-300x15.jpg.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/raspberry-coulis.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-16" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><em>Makes 4 servings</em></p> <ul> <li>1 pint fresh raspberries</li> <li>2 tablespoons Skinnygirl<em>®</em> Sweet’arita</li> <li>1 cup of sugar</li> <li>Juice and zest of half a lemon</li> </ul> <p>Place raspberries in a sauce pan. Add lemon juice, zest, Skinnygirl<em>®</em> Sweet’arita and sugar, and let sit for 10 minutes. Place the pan on medium heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour the liquid into a blender and mix for 2 minutes on high. Strain the coulis through a fine strainer.</p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fresh-raspberries.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38986" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fresh-raspberries-300x451.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38986 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fresh-raspberries-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fresh-raspberries.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-17" data-trellis-processed="1"></a> <a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fresh-lemons.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38987" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fresh-lemons-300x451.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38987 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fresh-lemons-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fresh-lemons.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-18" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38988" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-how-to-make-coulis-600x902.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38988 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-how-to-make-coulis-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-19" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/3-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38989" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/3-how-to-make-coulis-300x451.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38989 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/3-how-to-make-coulis-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/3-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-20" data-trellis-processed="1"></a> <a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skinnygirl-sweetarita.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38991" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skinnygirl-sweetarita-300x451.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38991 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skinnygirl-sweetarita-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/skinnygirl-sweetarita.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-21" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2-how-to-make-raspberry-coulis.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38992" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2-how-to-make-raspberry-coulis-600x902.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38992 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2-how-to-make-raspberry-coulis-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2-how-to-make-raspberry-coulis.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-22" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p>I am crazy about this idea for a ladies night, because I honestly just love cooking with and for people so much. I really can’t think of anything more fun than gathering in the kitchen and making a killer dinner with friends. And I’m serious when I promise that these recipes are the perfect secret weapons to have stashed up your sleeve. Speaking of which, have you signed up for the <a href="http://bit.ly/1G1Sf3z" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Skinnygirl® Cocktails Tastemakers</a> program yet? If not, you need to jump on it! When you get on the list, you gain exclusive access to special perks, discounts, rewards and exclusive behind-the-scenes info. Once a month you’ll get the opportunity to take advantage of awesome promotions and win some amazing prizes! In addition, you’ll get loads of fun party ideas, recipes, cocktails and more, brought to you by me and some of my blogger friends, all inspired by our favorite Skinnygirl® Cocktails beverages.</p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38994" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4-how-to-make-coulis-300x451.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38994 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4-how-to-make-coulis-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-23" data-trellis-processed="1"></a> <a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/5-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38995" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/5-how-to-make-coulis-300x451.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38995 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/5-how-to-make-coulis-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/5-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-24" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/7-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38996" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/7-how-to-make-coulis-600x902.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-38996 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/7-how-to-make-coulis-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/7-how-to-make-coulis.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-25" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/brownies.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-39003" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/brownies-600x902.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-39003 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/brownies-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/brownies.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-26" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/10-raspberry-brownies.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-39004" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/10-raspberry-brownies-300x451.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-39004 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/10-raspberry-brownies-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/10-raspberry-brownies.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-27" data-trellis-processed="1"></a> <a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/11-raspberry-coulis-and-brownies.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-39006" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/11-raspberry-coulis-and-brownies-300x451.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-39006 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/11-raspberry-coulis-and-brownies-300x451.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="298" height="451" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/11-raspberry-coulis-and-brownies.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-28" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/13-chocolate-raspberry-dessert.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal"><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-39007" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/13-chocolate-raspberry-dessert-600x902.jpg" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902"></noscript><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-39007 lazyload" src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/13-chocolate-raspberry-dessert-600x902.jpg.webp" alt="Brownies with Fresh Raspberry Coulis by @cydconverse" width="600" height="902" data-pin-media="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/13-chocolate-raspberry-dessert.jpg" id="mv-trellis-img-29" data-trellis-processed="1"></a></p> <p>And there you have it, friends! Your shortcut to the best ladies night in the history of ever. 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Beautifully styling and photography, Cyd!</p> </div> <div class="trellis-comment-child trellis-comment-new "> <div class="trellis-comment-header"> <div class="trellis-comment-text"> <p class="trellis-comment-author">Cyd Converse</p> <p class="trellis-comment-date">Monday 5th of October 2015</p> </div> </div> <div> <p>Thanks, PJ! xoxo</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="trellis-comment trellis-comment-new "> <div class="trellis-comment-header"> <div class="trellis-comment-text"> <p class="trellis-comment-author">Amy W</p> <p class="trellis-comment-date">Monday 5th of October 2015</p> </div> </div> <div class="trellis-comment-content"> <p>Vodka sauce is my favorite tomato sauce and now I MUST try making it! Making my mouth water, always a good sign.</p> </div> <div class="trellis-comment-child trellis-comment-new "> <div class="trellis-comment-header"> <div class="trellis-comment-text"> <p class="trellis-comment-author">Cyd Converse</p> <p class="trellis-comment-date">Monday 5th of October 2015</p> </div> </div> <div> <p>Amy, no lie, my mouth was watering shooting these photos. I wanted to stuff my face the entire time! lol</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="trellis-comment trellis-comment-new "> <div class="trellis-comment-header"> <div class="trellis-comment-text"> <p class="trellis-comment-author">Lindsay - Shrimp Salad Circus</p> <p class="trellis-comment-date">Monday 5th of October 2015</p> </div> </div> <div class="trellis-comment-content"> <p>I want to skip the brownies and just dig into a bowl of the raspberry coulis. That's totally okay, right? ;)</p> <p>Also, how beautiful is the photography and styling here?! Killing it, girlfriend!</p> </div> <div class="trellis-comment-child trellis-comment-new "> <div class="trellis-comment-header"> <div class="trellis-comment-text"> <p class="trellis-comment-author">Cyd Converse</p> <p class="trellis-comment-date">Monday 5th of October 2015</p> </div> </div> <div> <p>Totally a legit approach, Lindsay! Also, it would be really good mopped up with chunks of angel food cake, too. :-)</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="trellis-comment trellis-comment-new "> <div class="trellis-comment-header"> <div class="trellis-comment-text"> <p class="trellis-comment-author">Amber</p> <p class="trellis-comment-date">Monday 5th of October 2015</p> </div> </div> <div class="trellis-comment-content"> <p>Apart from being impeccably styled and beautifully photographed, these recipes are SO GOOD! That vodka sauce is speaking to me and it's saying LUNCHTIME!!! Girl - this is stellar.</p> </div> <div class="trellis-comment-child trellis-comment-new "> <div class="trellis-comment-header"> <div class="trellis-comment-text"> <p class="trellis-comment-author">Cyd Converse</p> <p class="trellis-comment-date">Monday 5th of October 2015</p> </div> </div> <div> <p>Amber - XOXOXO Thanks for making my Monday!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="trellis-comment trellis-comment-new "> <div class="trellis-comment-header"> <div class="trellis-comment-text"> <p class="trellis-comment-author">Sara A</p> <p class="trellis-comment-date">Monday 5th of October 2015</p> </div> </div> <div class="trellis-comment-content"> <p>I am seriously going to try every single recipe!</p> </div> <div class="trellis-comment-child trellis-comment-new "> <div class="trellis-comment-header"> <div class="trellis-comment-text"> <p class="trellis-comment-author">Cyd Converse</p> <p class="trellis-comment-date">Monday 5th of October 2015</p> </div> </div> <div> <p>I hope you do, Sara! They're really really damn good. ;-)</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p class="akismet_comment_form_privacy_notice">This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. <a href="https://akismet.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Learn how your comment data is processed</a>.</p> </main> <aside class="sidebar sidebar-primary"> <style>img#mv-trellis-img-33::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-33{display:block;}</style> <div id="mv_trellis_about_widget-2" class="mv_trellis_mobile_hide widget-container mv-trellis-about-author about-author"> <div class="about-author-photo"> <style>.about-author-photo::before{padding-top:100%;content:"";width:100%;height:100%;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;}.about-author-photo{display:block;position:relative;width:100px;height:100px;}</style><noscript><img src="https://thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cyd-converse-1-200x200.jpg" 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