Make your party extra-special by following our menu inspired by some of the nominated programs!  From vampire fare for “True Blood” to quick and easy dishes for “The Amazing Race,” there’s something for everyone.  Your guests will love all the effort you’ve put into your party!

Tune in to watch the Emmy Awards on NBC on Sunday, August 29th at 8pm Eastern time. 

Lost
You don’t have to be on a deserted island to make your own island fare- try these 5 dishes to start with!

Island Pork
Islander Chicken Drumsticks
Island Couscous
Island Banana Bread
Island Chiller

True Blood
Vampires are all the rage right now, so cook up some dishes that vampires will love…or hate!

Garlic Top Sirloin Pot Roast
Keep Away the Vampires Garlic Cheesy Bread
Bloody Delights
Vampire’s Champagne
Blood

Saturday Night Live
Live from New York, it’s…5 fabulous Big Apple favorites! 

New York Steaks with Mushrooms and Grilled Scallions
My New York Onions
Grilled New-Yorker
New York Cheesecake
Central Park Cappuccino

The Amazing Race
Create your own amazing race by cooking up these speedy dishes in 20 minutes or less!

Blue Cheese Ball
Minute Minestrone
15 Minute Taco in a Pan
Guacamole Dip
Coffee Mug Chocolate Cake

Top Chef
Show off your culinary skills by making some of your favorite celebrity chefs’ recipes! 

Wolfgang Puck’s Chicken Lasagna
Emeril’s Kicked Up Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad
Roger Mooking’s Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Stephanie Izard’s Bread Pudding with Fresh Ricotta, Apples, and Salted Caramel
Paula Deen’s Pecan Praline Morsels

Presentation Pointers:
1. Have everyone fill out sheets with their wagers as to who will win.  Award prizes at the end of the night to the people who had the most accurate predictions.

2. If you want to turn this into a costume party, simply have your guests come dressed as their favorite television character or personality!

3. Do you really want to go all-out?  Set up a red carpet in your home and take pictures of your guests as they walk in!

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