Recipe Box, Summer Comfort Sides
After last weekend’s party, and all that wonderful food we had, I couldn’t wait to whip up some light summer vegetable dishes. My idea of comfort food is casseroles, especially veggie mixtures in a creamy or cheesy sauce. Hmmmmmm, that doesn’t sound very light does it? This zucchini dish was heaven and it was basically … Continue reading
Creations, Burlap Ruffle Table Runner and Ball Jar Party Favors
For the recent “Cook Your App Off!” party we wanted to emphasize our beach theme with lots of decorative touches. Now, you are probably thinking, well, since the guests are bringing the food and their own drinks, these little lazy hostesses are just sitting around watching soaps and popping bon bons! Not so! We wanted … Continue reading
Party Panache, Sand Dollar Dessert
This little dish of lemony mousse is going to transport you straight to a sandy beach with an ocean breeze… The low tide has left an ocean full of shells washed ashore beached on pillows of sugar white sand… the aquamarine waters sparkle in the sunlight… Sigh….. Okay, sorry, I got carried away. The story … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Party Appetizer
For this week’s Take-out Tuesday I want to share the winning recipe from the “Cook Your App Off Party!” For more photos and explanation of this fun party click here This winning recipe was made ahead and brought to the party, ready to be enjoyed. All the guests brought recipes they made ahead at home … Continue reading
Party Panache, Cook Your App Off Party!
Hi! Welcome to the “Cook Your App Off!” party! The guests for this party were given a list of 10 ingredients and asked to choose one or more to use in an appetizer dish. The list was made up of random ingredients, coconut, peanut butter, pretzels, tomatoes, sweet potato, artichoke, bread, beer, spinach and pear. … Continue reading
Creations, Party Wreath
Do you ever watch the show “Chopped” on the Food Network? The contestants are given a mystery basket of ingredients and they have to create a dish from them. My darling daughter and I thought this could be great fun for a party. We decided to call it “Cook Your App Off!” and ask guests … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Lobster Tempura with Sweet Chili Aioli
Okay, this is just a tad bit sinful. I mean lobster is pretty much a perfect food. You really don’t need to do much to it except cook it and eat it with maybe a little butter…but sometimes I just can’t leave well enough alone~ source we actually had some grilled lobster tails the other … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Strawberry Margarita Dessert Tacos
One of the treats we enjoyed over the 4th of July was Strawberry Margarita Dessert Tacos Now, they aren’t exactly red, white, and blue, but that’s what the blue and white plate is for, to make them look more patriotic! They are red and white though…and very pale green… The fluffy margarita filling is enclosed … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Bees in the Garden
It’s too hot outside in the garden today so the garden is coming inside a table for 2 for tea with the bees set by the garden door a butterfly sandwich for nibbling perhaps and wine in a garden glass a cup of tea with a spoonful of honey some eggplant crisps a sunflower goblet … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Artichoke Parmesan Bruschetta
What is your favorite “go-to” easy summer meal? I like to make a big salad of mixed greens and whatever odds and ends I have on hand in the fridge and serve it with some good bread Artichoke bruschetta is a nice change from garlic bread or rolls, and it’s easy to throw together Just … Continue reading
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