Forget the bottle of wine, these unique and practical hostess gifts will guarantee you a return invite and won't break the bank.

10 great hostess gifts under $20

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Make the most of summer fruits and vegetables with a quick, delicious Louisiana-style menu. Get this one-hour dinner menu at Chatelaine.com!

Louisiana-style one-hour dinner menu

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Southern Creole-inspired cuisine. Menu includes sea scallops, fried green tomato salad, mint julep cocktail and blueberry pudding

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Photos by Angus Fergusson; Food styling by Ruth Gangbar; Prop styling by Martine Blackhurst

The ultimate fuss-free dinner party menu. This delicious, four-course meal goes from kitchen to table in under an hour. Recipes at Chatelaine.com!

Spring dinner party menu: Ready in under an hour

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Four-course menu: Recipes include roasted asparagus, glazed cornish hens and apricots, risotto-style orzo, cake toast with honeyed strawberries

Gather family and friends together and serve a meal that makes spring’s first fruit the star of the show. More spring rhubarb recipes at Chatelaine.com

Spring rhubarb dinner menu

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Our sinfully rich version of this brunch staple is sandwiched around a creamy filling ahead of time and bakes in the oven, leaving you lots of time to enjoy your morning coffee.

French&#x2d;Toast Sandwiches With Raspberry Cream Recipe

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10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Southern Louisiana–style dinner menu

One-hour dinner party menu

Spring rhubarb dinner menu

French-Toast Sandwiches With Raspberry Cream