Girlfriend Getaways, Girls-Night-Out, Girlfriend Get-Togethers, Ladies Weekends, Bachelorette Parties

The following at-home girls-night-out idea complete with food, drinks and chick flicks is guaranteed to make your Girls-Night-In seem like a night at the movies.

Surround yourself with friends or get comfy on the sofa all alone and start with a theme for the night. Be it as general as 'romance' or 'comedy' or as specific as 'dating after divorce' with movies such as Kramer vs. Kramer or Le Divorce.

And don’t forget the film snacks! Pamper yourselves with tasty treats such as popcorn, chocolates, fresh fruit and dip, cookies or a special movie meal.

For Fresh, Delicious Popcorn, click here or make your own movie-theatre popcorn and purchase popcorn containers just like at the movies. The recipe:

12 cups popped popcorn
1/3 cup LAND O LAKES® Margarine
Salt

In large bowl place popcorn. In 1-quart saucepan melt margarine over low heat (2 to 3 minutes). Drizzle over popcorn; toss to evenly coast. Sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately. Makes 12 cups.

VARIATIONS:

Mexican Popcorn Ole: Omit salt. Stir 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce into melted margarine. Drizzle over popcorn; toss to evenly coast. In small bowl combine 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt. Sprinkle over popcorn; toss to evenly coast. Serve immediately.

Savory Party Popcorn: Omit salt. Stir 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce into melted margarine. Drizzle over popcorn; toss to evenly coast. In small bowl combine 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves, 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Sprinkle over popcorn; toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (1 cup):
Calories: 100
Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 140 mg
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1 g

Recipes provided courtesy of Land O Lakes, Inc.

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About the Author: Sandra Mahoney is a Massachusetts-based mother of three and co-founder of Million-Dollar-Mama.com.

Added: 11/01/04

Escape At Home: Turn your living room into a girls-night-out at the movies