Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
Over the years I’ve experimented with a LOT of party recipes. Some were winners and some…not so much. I remember making these stuffed cherry tomatoes for the first time for one of our annual cocktail parties. I’m almost surprised at how popular they were! I think its the ease of eating ‘crudite’ without having to… Read More
A couple of weeks ago I remembered one of the treats I used to eat when I went for sleepovers at my girl friends house. I think it was around 7th or 8th grade and when she introduced me to these cracker-marshmallow treats I thought it was so unique, so ridiculously simple, and SO YUMMY! … Read More
I was just telling someone the other day that I’m not a junk food junkie… but I AM a chip junkie! While other party planners are focused on the sweets tables & desserts, I’m over here thinking about the savory items & appetizers, and there’s no better savory, salty item than chips. My husband and… Read More
One of the absolute must-have items on the menu for any cocktail party I’ve ever hosted is cocktail meatballs. It’s as classic as a crudites platter or a cheese plate, and it appeals to men, women, and children. Not only is it economical but it’s also a great time saver since it feeds a crowd… Read More
Time for a little Mexican flavor to get you in the mood for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. I’ve been making this Mexican layer dip since my college days. I got the recipe while I was working a summer office job up in Northern Virginia. One of the gals in the office used to make… Read More
Here’s the perfect appetizer to serve during your shabby chic bridal shower or ANY casual gathering – bacon wrapped blue cheese dates. During a ladies night at my house a few months ago, one of the gals brought these over to share and I was hooked! You can’t eat just one. The combination of salty… Read More
If you’re lactose intolerant you may want to look away now, because this post is full of some amazing cheese table displays. Cheese is as old as the ancient world and the flavors and origins are just as varied. Serve it as an appetizer, with dessert, or as a course all it’s own {after the… Read More
This past weekend we made some of the yummiest pizzas that I just had to share with you. We made these sort of Mediterranean style flat bread pizzas that were inspired by the ones we get from the pizzeria nearby. Part of what makes them so good is that there’s no “sauce” per say, but… Read More
I’m always on the hunt for healthy snack options, and did you know that eating protein & fiber is one of the best ways to help maintain weight {it helps you feel full longer}! So when I ran across this idea several years ago in a magazine, I knew I had to try it. These… Read More
I can’t think of any party or event where nuts aren’t a welcome snack option. Not only are they good for you, they can be flavored in an endless number of ways from savory to sweet to spicy. This sweet & spicy pecan recipe is one of my favorites as it combines sweet and spicy… Read More
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