Who doesn't love a slider? These fresh little sandwiches are packed full of flavor and are a breeze to put together. They are great for using leftover pot roast but even better when made fresh. We topped ours with a little arugula but they would be great topped with cheese, too. The homemade horseradish sauce really pulls these sandwiches together and is a great addition to the flavor department.

Pot roast slider recipe

Adapted from Alton Brown

Yields 12-15 sliders

Ingredients:

• 4 pound chuck roast
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 12-15 small slider buns
• Arugula
• Horseradish sauce  

Directions:

1. Add pot roast to 6-quart slow cooker and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pour red wine and beef broth around the roast.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until meat is fork tender and pulls apart. Shred all the beef in the slow cooker and leave it to soak up the juices.
3. Open up all buns, spread with a little horseradish sauce, add about 1/3 cup meat to the bun and top with arugula.

Horseradish sauce recipe

Yield 1-1/4 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 1/4 cup freshly grated horseradish or jarred prepared grated horseradish
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions:

1. In a small bowl add all ingredients and mix well. Cover and let sit overnight in the fridge to let flavors develop.

More slider recipes

Lamb slider with avocado fries recipe
Avocado and crab slider recipe
BLT slider recipe

Amazing Race Season 20's Rachel and Dave Brown
Rachel and Dave didn't just make it to the end of the show. The couple, a combat pilot and his army wife, visited 22 cities in 10 countries. They also came in first a total of eight times during their season, the most single-leg wins in the Amazing Race's history. Aside from the $1 million they won from the season finale, they also won a whole cluster of other prizes including trips to Saint Lucia, Costa Rica, Grenada and New Zealand, more money and two 2013 Ford Tauruses. While the season filmed at the end of 2011, we didn't see the outcome until earlier this year. So, we're callin' them 2012's big winners!

In case you failed to notice, we've had a lot of guys winning this year and that's just not cool enough. If nothing else, feel free to use this list as inspiration for your New Year's resolution. Let's turn 2013's future list into a girl-strong event!

Images courtesy of WENN, NBC, CBS and Bravo

New Year's Eve cocktails

Pop the bubbly

Champagne is a given on New Year's Eve, but what's even better is something a little stronger. Shake up one of these Champagne cocktails for a night you might not remember.

No matter what your New Year's celebration has in store, it should contain one of these festive Champagne cocktails. Ring in 2013 with a stunning sparkler in hand, and you'll be starting the year off right.

Perrier-Jouet fraise sauvage

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut
• 1-1/4 parts Absolut Vodka
• 3/4 part fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 part simple syrup
• 1 whole strawberry

Directions:

1. In the bottom of a mixing glass muddle the strawberry into a puree. Add all ingredients except Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut. Add ice, cover and shake vigorously for 7-8 seconds.
2. Pour Perrier Jouet Grand Brut into a chilled cocktail-martini glass and pour the cocktail over it. Garnish with half a strawberry.

Perrier-Jouet West Side

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Perrier Jouet Grand Brut
• 1-1/2 parts Absolut Citron Vodka
• 1 part fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 part simple syrup
• 1 finger pinch fresh mint

Directions:

1. Shake all ingredients, except Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut, over ice in a cocktail shaker.
2. Pour Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut into a Champagne flute and pour the cocktail over it.

More Champagne cocktail recipes

Pomegranate Champagne cocktail
Gorgeous in green Champagne cocktail
Chambord and Champagne cocktail

Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana have reportedly agreed to spend their happily ever afters together. Word that the couple is engaged and planning a mighty big wedding celebration has gone public!

Claiming to have the exclusive scoop on Janet Jackson's engagement, Us Weekly reports that Qatari billionaire Al Mana "gave her a huge, expensive ring" earlier this year.

How big the engagement ring is remains a mystery, but with money seemingly not a concern, Wissam is said to have gone all out for his love.

An unnamed source commented, "She's afraid it will get lost, so she keeps it locked up!"

Janet talks Jackson family drama>>

The Jackson–Al Mana wedding is believed to be set for next spring in Qatar, and naturally, no expenses will be spared for the big day.

The affair "will cost millions," a source described as a "Jackson insider" went on to gossip. "He is flying in all of Janet's friends and family on private jets... He wants to get a top chef to create a custom menu."

Celebody: Lose 60 lbs like Janet Jackson>>

This will be the third marriage for Janet Jackson, who first exchanged vows with James DeBarge in 1984. They split a year later. She was then married to René Elizondo Jr. from 1991 to 2000. After a long relationship with Jermaine Dupri, the singer began dating the billionaire businessman in 2010.

Sharing the photo seen here of herself and Al Mana in May, the 46-year-old tweeted, "Spending my bday w/my baby!"

Speaking of babies, "She wants kids," the Jackson source added of Janet and Wissam's plans for a family. "If she can't have them, she will adopt."

Care to leave a congratulatory wish for Janet Jackson on her engagement?

Image via WENN

If you were looking for the top do-gooders in Hollywood for 2012, we have the official list from DoSomething.org, which released its list of the top philanthropists on Wednesday. Ranking No. 1 in the "Top 20 Celebs Gone Good of 2012" list is Taylor Swift, who is also at the top of many music lists for 2012.

Swift is followed by Miley Cyrus and People's "Sexiest Man Alive" for the year, Channing Tatum. The No. 1 and No. 2 positions, held respectively by Swift and Cyrus, mark huge leaps up the charts for the young entertainers. Swift was ranked No. 20 for 2011, while Cyrus held the No. 18 position.

The "I Knew You Were Trouble" singer managed to leapfrog to the top not only by donating $4 million to the Country Hall of Fame Museum but also by continuing her work with kids and cancer charities. She also received the Ripple of Hope Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Center, becoming the youngest person to ever receive that honor.

Cyrus, besides enjoying lots of time in tabloids for her latest shenanigans, also took the time to help numerous organizations, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, VH1 Save The Music Foundation, Saving SPOT! Dog Rescue and the TOMS One Day without Shoes challenge.

Last year's No. 1 celebrity was Lady Gaga, who still managed to rank No. 4 this year along with a host of other musicians, including Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Selena Gomez and Pink. Sports stars were surprisingly light this year, with only Lebron James and Drew Brees making the list.

As Naomi Hirabayashi, chief marketing officer of DoSomething.org, said in a statement, "Musicians definitely dominated this year's Celebs Gone Good list. From TSwift and Gaga to the Biebs, rockers really set an example for others by using their platforms to effect positive change. It gives us all something to sing about!"

The list was determined by a panel of social media/mobile specialists, along with Facebook voting by the fans. The criteria involved several aspects of charity, including giving money, taking action and inspiring others.

Several other categories were also announced this week, including the "Fan Favorite" category, which Demi Lovato won after a vote on Facebook. The organization also released its predictions for the new year with the "Big in 2013" list. Some of the hot stars to watch out for who are also inspiring to teens are Hayden Panettiere, Hunter Hayes and Bella Thorne.

DoSomething.org is one of the largest charitable organizations for teens and social change in the United States. The group is hoping to have 5 million active members by 2015.

Here is the "Top 20 Celebs Gone Good of 2012" list:

1. Taylor Swift
2. Miley Cyrus
3. Channing Tatum
4. Lady Gaga
5. Justin Bieber
6. Robin Roberts
7. Pink
8. Lebron James
9. Selena Gomez
10. Ian Somerhalder
11. Jay-Z and Beyoncé
12. George Takei
13. Ben Affleck
14. Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield
15. Ryan Seacrest
16. Demi Lovato
17. Carrie Underwood
18. Olivia Munn
19. Sofia Vergara
20. Drew Brees

Image courtesy of Andres Otero/WENN.com

It looks like all of the questions surrounding Jessica Simpson's continued involvement with Weight Watchers have finally been answered.

On Tuesday, just after Simpson posted her pregnancy news, the weight loss company tweeted, "Congrats to @JessicaSimpson, Eric and big-sister-to-be Maxwell! Your WW family is so thrilled for you. What an amazing year you've had!"

All of the rumors that the company was upset with the Fashion Star judge proved to be unfounded. In fact, Weight Watchers was in on the secret the whole time. In her new Weight Watchers ad released on Wednesday, Simpson says, "Becoming healthy has become a part of who I am, which is great timing because I'm having another baby."

The fashion mogul lost over 50 pounds on the Weight Watchers program, and she looks positively healthy and glowing in her new commercial. Even though her body is back in shape, she will take a step back from the company while she is pregnant.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Weight Watchers said, "[Jessica] will not be following the program during the pregnancy while her weight and well-being are monitored by her obstetrician, as is recommended for any woman during pregnancy."

The biggest question has been, will the singer return to the program after the birth of her second child? Well, that question was also answered by the statement: "After she gives birth, Jessica and her doctor will decide when she may resume following the Weight Watchers program."

There it is, the official news that Simpson will continue as a spokesperson with the brand. It's not surprising, given that she has a strong fan base and Weight Watchers has also kept singer Jennifer Hudson as a spokesperson for two years now.

In the meantime, enjoy the pregnancy and the healthy eating, Jessica!

See Jessica Simpson's new Weight Watchers ad:

Image supplied by WENN

Bethenny Frankel has never been afraid to admit that she and Jason Hoppy have issues. In light of their decision to separate after two years of marriage, a friend of the reality star is speaking out in hopes of putting a stop to cheating rumors.

"No one cheated," a friend of Bethenny Frankel is quoted as telling Us Weekly. "They're both devastated... They grew apart. She is very upset."

A second source added that Bethenny "feels like she disappointed herself. She disappointed her daughter and she disappointed her fans."

Who isn't Bethenny Frankel cheating with?>>

This past spring, as cheating rumors swirled, the talk show host elaborated on the difficulties in her marriage with Jason Hoppy, telling People,"Nothing comes easily for me. Being successful in business doesn't come easy for me. Marriage doesn't come easily for me. You have to fight for everything.

"Our core issues are wanting the other person to be somebody they are not," she continued. "Jason is more balanced. He doesn't want to work 24 hours a day. He wants to play golf and go out with his friends."

While their opposites-attract nature initially was a positive aspect of the relationship, it proved to be a hindrance in the long run.

Bethenny Frankel explained, "The irony is, we chose each other for who the person is — and then sometimes you want it both ways."

Bethenny Frankel split: The Real Housewives curse strikes again>>

Still, the reality star insists the presence of cameras and public interest in their personal affairs isn't responsible for the end of their marriage.

"Our issues are our issues, and I can't say reality TV exacerbates that," she added. "We had our issues when we were dating. We always had the struggle to accept one another."

Image via WENN

Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey has confirmed that he and a group of others are making a last-ditch effort to save a Seattle-based coffee chain. No, Starbucks doesn't need a bailout. But the much smaller Tully's does, and Dempsey wants to come to the rescue.

Tully's, a Seattle-based coffee shop chain, has 46 company-run stores in Washington, California, and a few franchised locations elsewhere in the United States.

In October 2012, the well-loved coffee chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain claims that without serious help, it won't have enough cash to stay afloat past mid-January.

Luckily for them, Patrick Dempsey earns plenty of money from his Grey's gig and needs somewhere to invest it. Plus, he's just a stand-up guy who wants to help his home away from home.

"I've always loved this city, and with the purchase of Tully's Coffee, I plan to spend a lot of time in Seattle and the stores connecting with the community and growing the brand," Dempsey said in a statement.

The purchase of Tully's would not only save the chain of coffee houses, but also 500 jobs throughout the community. Jobs are certainly important right now.

While Dempsey's group did not release its bidding information, Dempsey claims the offer is competitive. Other interested investors have offered to pay $1.3 million to the owners, as well as take on the multimillion-dollar debts currently owed by the chain. It's not just as easy as picking the highest bidder, though. A hearing will be held on Jan. 11, 2013, when a judge will look over all the bids and make his final decision on the fate of Tully's .

Patrick Dempsey is originally from Lewiston, Maine, but spends a large portion of his life in Seattle, where they film the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy. As Grey's continues to stay strong with its loyal viewers, Dempsey appears to be willing to stay in Seattle long enough to make other commitments to the city.

Important question: If Dempsey wins Tully's... will craft services get free coffee and a barista on their team?

Photo credit: WENN.com

How about we lose the pretense and make some realistic resolutions instead? I'll start.

Check out these dark secrets>>

If you are truly feeling motivated, teach your preschooler to pick up>>

How to deal with your child's little white lies>>

Save yourself the trouble and teach your kids to do the laundry>>

More on New Year's resolutions

Parenting New Year's resolutions to make... and keep
New Year's resolutions for your marriage
New Year's resolutions that work

For some reason every time you take down those holiday decorations and put the furniture back where it belongs, the house seems more empty than it did before the season began. Here are a few ideas for filling up the house with warmth to get you through the chill of the winter.

Ready for a reason to get off the couch? Here are 10 fitness tips for winter workouts>>

Have you had enough time inside? Here are a few outdoor winter activities for kids>>

Do you have gorgeous photos from the holidays or were you lucky enough to be surrounded by snow snapping pictures? You can bring the memories inside by having your prints transferred to canvas that can be hung anywhere in your home. Try sites like CanvasOnDemand.com or Uprinting.com to transform your favorite shots into works of wintery art.

No matter what you do to balance the sparkle of the winter season with the empty space where your Christmas tree sat, your family and friends will appreciate your attention to detail and the cozy space you've created as they try to stay warm for the season.

More on decorating

Thrift shop decorating
Ways to decorate with Instagram photos
How to make a rental house a home

It's time for a fresh start and a new outlook on the state of your checkbook. You don't have to feel alone in this task when there are all kinds of ways to incorporate your family into the financial planning process. We've gathered up our favorite ideas for the fun and the frugal out there and are sharing them with you so that sprawling spreadsheet of next year's numbers doesn't look so bad.

Frugal families: 15 ways to save

From short cuts on transportation costs to spending less at the grocery store, this list of ways to save money as a family is a great way to help you meet your financial goals in the year ahead.

5-Ingredient quick dinners

We all have to fight the urge to visit the drive-thru in between soccer and dance and play practice. These meals are so quick and easy that you will find it much easier to drive right past the next drive-thru you see.

How to raise financially independent children

We all want our children to someday not rely on us for every dime they spend so why not start now? This article gives a few tips for teaching your children how to raise, spend and save their own money rather than begging you for a dollar or two each day.

5 Best budget craft supplies to have on hand

Making things is a generally less-expensive way to go rather than buying them but even crafting can get expensive. These inexpensive craft supplies are the perfect items to stock in your craft cabinet.

Teach your kids to cook

They have to learn sooner or later right? If you begin incorporating these helpful tips to teach your children how to cook, you will not only save a bit of money in the process but your sanity may be saved as well as they learn the ins and outs of cooking.

10 Bright and budget-friendly bedroom decorating ideas

When decorating the house, sometimes bedrooms are the places that suffer because the money runs out before you get there. These decorating ideas are easy on the wallet and will make your bedroom easy on the eyes.

5 Weekend activities for under $50

The end of the week means family time for most, but it can also mean shopping and shows and extra gas in the car. These suggestions for inexpensive activities will help you decrease your expenses and increase your family time.

Get a celebrity body on a budget

Gym memberships and exercise equipment are expensive, and parting with those extra dollars may be getting in the way of your New Year's resolution to get in shape. Try these tips for getting in shape without going broke.

Cool craft: Turn old crayons into fun, colorful shapes

The number of broken crayons in a house full of children seems to be never-ending. Rather than buy one more new set, turn your old crayons into new ones.

5 Ways to fix up your bathroom for less than $100

When you think about sprucing up your bathroom do you imagine taking down tile and a plumbing disaster? These affordable ideas will have your bathroom sparkling without dulling your bank account.

Going green on a budget

As soon as you put the word "organic" in front of a product, the price magically doubles. You can still clean without all the chemicals and not spend a fortune by following these tips.

6 Ways to eat healthy on a budget

Ever notice how every coupon you clip is for food that isn't exactly the healthiest. Believe it or not you can eat healthy without breaking your bank account, and this article tells you how.

25 Ways to cut living costs

If you are always looking for one more way to cut your family expenses, this list gives you all kinds of ideas that you may not have thought of, from skipping the car wash to the least expensive time to catch a movie.

More on living on a budget

Budget travel: Warm winter vacation getaways
Score a celebrity closet on a budget
6 Online budget and money tools

If you're looking for some more craft ideas to get you out of your creative rut, we've got the list for you. Try one of these 10 SheKnows favorites chosen by our Facebook fans. Will your favorite make it to the No. 1 slot?

This truly personal gift doubles as party decoration. Just gather some of the party girl's closest friends and family and have them send her a birthday message — one letter at a time.

Mason jars were all the rage with decorators this year. We'll show you how to make Mason jar candles, photo frames, luminarias and more. At about $5 a jar, any of these make inexpensive but thoughtful gifts.

What a fun and easy way to make a customizable mug! This is a fun project for kids to help with . It also makes a water cooler-talk-worthy gift for friends at the office.

This delightfully kitschy craft, based on a famous Philadelphia statue, is deceptively simple to make. Just download the template and follow the instructions to get your own LOVE sign that lights up at night.

This easy craft isn't just beautiful, it's eco-friendly! Upcycle those old lightbulbs by turning them into sweet little flower vases. They're a great way to bring a little spring indoors.

As we mentioned before, Mason jars were a popular decorative item this year, so it's not surprising it made our list twice. This DIY soap dispenser is a casual and practical way to dress up your kitchen.

Why would you want a bowl made of buttons you ask? Because it's adorable, that's why! It makes a lovely centerpiece or put it near the door as a convenient place to set your keys every day.

How long have you been saving those old wine corks just waiting for the perfect wine cork craft, check out this popular set of crafts. With five options to choose from, you're sure to find one you love. We like the cork bathmat.

We can't get over this simplicity of this craft, which allows you to dye just about any fabric in a variety of colors. To create shapes, use household items or natural items from around your house to block the sun. Use it to make T-shirts, quilt squares, upholstery fabric and more.

It's not hard to see why this thoughtful craft took the top slot. Skeptics can rest assured. The creator tested her finished product by sending it through the mail to one of our editors at SheKnows headquarters. Check out the article to see a real picture of how delicious it looked when it arrived.

Check out the runners up for top crafts of 2012

Homemade bath bombs
DIY painted Mason jars and wine bottles
Easy DIY throw pillow

Commit to an exercise regimen

The holiday pounds come packing every year and if your clothes are feeling the pinch, your pet might be feeling the winter weight, too. If sneakers are involved in your New Year's resolutions, make it a point to squeeze in a daily walk or run with your pup. Walking your dog twice per day is recommended for a happy and healthy pup. Don't stow away those skinny jeans just yet, getting out and about with your pooch can also help trim your waistline, too.

More about pets

How to maximize quality time with your pet
Pet separation anxiety: 4 tips to help cope
How to get your puppy to stop chewing

Ever wonder how those multimillion-dollar salaries pan out for movie companies? According to Forbes, it's all about which actors you're paying. The money-centric magazine crunched some numbers and came up with a list of actors and actresses who bring the biggest returns on a movie company's investment.

Natalie Portman is the most bankable actor in Hollywood. Based on some crazy equation involving the money she earned in comparison to the money spent to make her movies and the money those movies make at the box office, Portman's name earns movie companies a whopping $42.70 for every dollar they originally paid to Natalie Portman.

In the most basic translation, that means if they paid Portman only $1 million, the movie would still be likely to make almost $43 million.

That's the kind of math that leads to the perpetual overpaying of actors. Take, for instance, Eddie Murphy. Twenty or so years ago, Eddie was a big name with a big salary who earned gigantic returns. These days, Eddie isn't quite so famous, yet he still demands a large paycheck. For every dollar a company shells out to get his name on the cast list, he only brings in $2.30.

But enough about the undesirability of Eddie Murphy. On to the rest of the list!

The second most bankable actor was another young lady, one we all hate to love. According to Forbes, Kristen Stewart is a worthy investment. For every dollar Kristen Stewart is paid, she returns $40.60.

Stewart is in a rather unique situation, though. While Natalie Portman still makes a modest salary, Kristen Stewart is one of the highest-paid actresses this year.

For Kristen Stewart to be so bankable, her movies have to be really, really big hits. And they were... especially in the case of Twilight. According to Forbes, Stewart earned $25 million for her role in the last two Twilight movies. The films have grossed $3.3 billion and counting.

Rounding out the rest of the list are Shia LaBeouf , Robert Pattinson, who pulls in $31.70 per dollar paid, and Daniel Radcliffe who rakes in $30.50 for each dollar he makes.

Images courtesy of WENN.com

When it comes to party food, bite-size is always best. After all, guests won't want to have to put down their cocktails to eat! These tasty appetizers are perfect New Year's Eve party bites.

Fig jam and Brie pastry bites recipe

Sweet fig and creamy Brie make a perfect bite, especially when topped with fresh orange zest and cilantro.

Yields 20

Ingredients:

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 10 teaspoons fig jam
• 10 heaping teaspoons Brie
• Chopped cilantro
• Orange zest
• Flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll pie crust out slightly in all directions. Using a 2-1/2 inch round biscuit cutter, cut out 20 pieces of pastry.
3. Press pastry into miniature muffin tins, making sure to press into corners and bottom. Prick bottom of each pastry several times with a fork.
4. Bake for 9 minutes, until just golden brown. Remove from oven and place pastry shells on a wire rack.
5. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon fig jam into each pastry cup, then top with a heaping 1/2 teaspoon Brie.
6. Place filled pastry cups on a baking sheet and under the broiler with the oven rack in the middle position. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted, watching carefully so pastry cups don't burn.
7. Remove and immediately sprinkle with chopped cilantro and orange zest.

Gourmet pigs in a blanket with spicy dipping sauce recipe

Go ahead, admit it — the inner-child in all of us loves pigs in blankets. But with this grown-up gourmet version, you don't have to hide it anymore.

Yields 12

Ingredients:

• 3 flavored precooked sausages
• 1 can refrigerated breadstick dough
• 12 slices Gruyere cheese
• 1 egg
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Pepper

Dipping sauce:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Unroll breadstick dough. Roll each piece into about a 13-inch snake.
3. Cut sausages in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise.
4. Beat egg with a splash of water to make an egg wash.
5. Place a slice of cheese on top of each sausage, then wrap 1 breadstick around each sausage piece.
6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, until brown and crisp.
7. Meanwhile, mix all dipping sauce ingredients together.
8. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Creamy lemongrass shrimp skewers recipe

Get ready for big flavor with this spicy and creamy lemongrass dipping sauce.

Yields 8

Ingredients:

• 16 shrimp with shells on
• 1 lemongrass stalk
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 red jalapeno, chopped
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons panko
• Salt
• Pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray

Directions:

1. Shell shrimp and place shells in a saucepan. Refrigerate shrimp.
2. Finely mince 1 tablespoon of lemongrass and reserve. Bruise remaining lemongrass with the back of a knife, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Place pieces in saucepan with shrimp shells. Add wine and water, then bring mixture to a boil. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, until reduced by half. Strain and reserve broth.
3. In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute minced lemongrass and red onion until soft. Add garlic and ginger. Cook for another minute, then add broth. Reduce by about half. Add jalapeno and whisk in cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and reserve.
4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
5. Thread 2 shrimp each onto bamboo skewers. Place on baking sheet. Brush both sides of shrimp with a small amount of lemongrass sauce. Sprinkle top of shrimp with Parmesan cheese and panko.
6. Bake for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
7. Divide remaining sauce into 8 small glasses. Stand shrimp skewers up in glasses. Serve warm.

More cocktail party recipes

3 Fun and fruity New Year's Eve cocktails
Pear, Brie and honey bruschetta
3 Savory appetizers

Six family movie flops

This year brought instant classics like Brave and ParaNorman to the silver screen.

It also brought a handful of duds that won’t leave your family rushing to the rental store. Find out what we selected as the worst kid movies of 2012

Find 4 family movies that make you feel thankful>>

Tips for your child's first movie>>

More movies for kids

10 Classic Christmas movies kids love
Top 10 Best kids movies
Best kids movies of 2012

Could Kate Middleton be having twins?>>

Kristen Bell

Expecting her first child with Dax Shepard, 32-year-old Kristen Bell is already showing off a cute baby bump. Shepard and Bell are not married, and they’ve made this choice because of their convictions regarding marriage equality. The couple doesn’t want to marry until their gay and lesbian friends have the same rights. "We're just standing up for what we believe in. Period,” Bell told The Advocate. Shepard and Bell have been engaged for two years.

More celebrity moms

Celebrity mom cover stories: Gwen Stefani, Jessica Alba, Katie Couric
Mommy tweets: Snooki, Jessica Simpson, Tori Spelling
Pink shows off her 55-pound weight loss

Images: WENN

Tapas served family style is the best way to describe this shrimp dish perfect for entertaining! Serve it in its casserole dish with a large spoon for scooping and be sure to have plenty of crusty bread on the side! Watch it disappear!

Baked shrimp with garlic and chili oil

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, 2 crushed, 2 very thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons red chili oil
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2. Place a 1/4 cup olive oil in a small pan. Add the very thinly sliced garlic. Turn on your heat to medium and cook garlic slices until beginning to sizzle and lightly brown, about 3-4 minutes.  Using a slotted spoon, quickly remove garlic chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel to dry. Set aside.
3. Place shrimp in an ovenproof casserole dish with low edges. Sprinkle with just a bit of salt, pepper and the crushed raw garlic. Stir around.
4. Add remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil and fresh thyme, stir around again.
5. Bake in the oven until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of your shrimp.
6. Remove from oven and drizzle with red chili oil . Garnish with fresh thyme springs and your toasted garlic chips.
7. Serve with a crusty bread and add more olive oil if desired.

More shrimp recipes

Shrimp ceviche tostadas recipe
Shrimp scampi
Corn grits with shrimp

Celebrity baby names are often trend-setting, always buzzworthy and occasionally worthy of a “what were they thinking?” With the end of the year approaching, it is time to round up the best and worst celebrity baby names of the year.

Best celebrity girl names

What a year for celebrity baby names! The most buzzworthy celebrity girl names of the year were Blue Ivy, Beyonce’s daughter, and the gender-bending name of Jessica Simpson’s daughter, Maxwell.

My pick of the best celebrity baby girl name of the year is... :

Kourtney Kardashian’s daughter Penelope, followed closely by Jack Osbourne’s choice of Pearl Clementine.

Here are more great celebrity girl names of 2012:

Best celebrity boy names

It seemed like many celebs were on the same page when it came to baby boy names. Both Vanessa Lachey and Kristin Cavallari picked the cute name Camden, while Reese Witherspoon and Jemima Kirke picked the southern names of Tennessee and Memphis.

My pick of the best celebrity boy name of the year is... :

Dallas quarterback Tony Romo’s son Hawkins, followed closely by Tori Spelling’s son Finn.

Check out more of the top celebrity boy names of the year:

Worst celebrity baby names

Many of these wacky and weird baby names left us scratching our heads and wondering — what were they thinking?

The honor of the worst baby name of the year goes to Bristol Palin’s ex Levi Johnston, who named his daughter Breeze Beretta. Yes, as in a Beretta gun.

Hawaii Five-O star Alex O'Loughlin is close behind for worst baby name of the year after naming his son Lion.

Uma Thurman made the list because she gave her daughter the ridiculously long baby name of Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence. Although, we do like her nickname of Luna, which ironically is not in her actual name.

Check out the complete list of the worst baby names of the year:

New celebrity baby name trend: No names!

More baby names

Cool retro baby names
Top 100 baby girl names and baby boy names
Baby names Kate Middleton would totally love

Champagne may not be your thing, but let's face it; you can't celebrate New Year's Eve without it! These cocktails all have a little bubbly, but pack a fruity punch, too, thanks to Pucker Flavored Vodka. Cheers to the New Year!

Sparkling bitter apple martini recipe

For those party guests that like a strong drink, this one's for them! Bitters make this cocktail stand out.

Yields 1

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce Pucker Sour Apple Sass vodka
• 1 ounce sour mix
• 3-5 dashes bitters
• 1 ounce Champagne
• Ice

Directions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice. Add vodka, sour mix and bitters. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass. Top with Champagne.

Sparkling orange sunrise cocktail recipe

We've all had a tequila sunrise, but they're even better with vodka!

Yields 1

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce Pucker Citrus Squeeze vodka
• 1-1/2 ounces orange soda
• 1/2 ounce triple sec
• 1-1/2 ounces Champagne
• 1/2 ounce grenadine
• Lemon wedge
• Ice

Directions:

1. Fill a glass with ice. Add vodka, soda, triple sec and Champagne. Stir gently. Pour in grenadine slowly and add a squeeze of lemon. Stir before drinking.

Berry-cherry lemonade sparkler cocktail recipe

This fruity cocktail goes down like punch — watch out!

Yields 1

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 ounces Pucker Cherry Tease vodka
• 2 ounces cranberry juice
• 2 ounces lemonade
• 2 ounces Champagne
• Lemon wedge
• Ice

Directions:

1. Fill a tall glass with ice. Add vodka, cranberry juice and lemonade. Stir. Top with Champagne and a squeeze of lemon.

More fun cocktail recipes

3 Rose wine cocktails
6 Vodka cocktails
3 Spiced rum cocktails