Party Panache, New Years Party Food Ideas
With Christmas less than 2 weeks away, that means the New Year will be arriving soon Here are some fun ideas for continuing the holiday celebrating into the New Year Charcuterie boards not only make an impressive presentation, they are fun to make There are infinite possibilities and combinations Anything goes, and you don’t even … Continue reading
Monte Cristo Mini Danish
This is a little twist on the ever favorite Monte Cristo sandwich, perfect for breakfast or brunch, lunch or parties You can serve them with jam on the side Or on the top A lovely little nosh! All you need is some ham, cheese, crescent roll dough and jam I used slices of deli ham … Continue reading
Bundt Cakes for the Holidays
Bundt Cakes are my favorite go to dessert Mine are easy to make too~ I like to use boxed cake mix as the base and “doctor” it up with an extra egg, real butter and sometimes sour cream or instant pudding Maple Leaf Bundt Cake National Bundt Cake day is coming up on November 15, … Continue reading
Party Panache, Kicked Up Onion Dips and Giveaway Winner
Onion Dip is a classic choice for gatherings, and I have several ways to take it from the expected dip to “Wow, this dip is so good!” It’s not hard to make it with ingredients you probably have on hand, mayonnaise, sour cream, onions and bacon The Wow factor in this version is the caramelized … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday, Creamy Corn Dip with Bacon, Tomato & Green Chilies
Football watching means a dip at our house, we’ve got to have some dip to nosh on! I like to serve something hot and cheesy, and of course even better with bacon! This dip is loaded with veggies too, corn, green onions, sweet red peppers and tomatoes with green chilies First, cook the bacon If … Continue reading
Run for the Roses Recipes
The Kentucky Derby is May 4, put on a May Bonnet and “Run for the Roses” with these recipes! First you’ll want to sip a Mint Julep from a Blooming Wine Glass and stir it with a Kentucky Derby Hat Straw Decorate your buffet with a large vase of roses~ a silver champagne cooler looks … Continue reading
Party Panache, Ritz Cracker Sandwiches
I have seen lots of recipes for Ritz Cracker Sandwiches floating around Pinterest and I wanted to give them a try They are delightful bites, and lighter than little sandwiches on buns like sliders You can make them in many different ways I used ham, salami, pepperoni and Manchego cheese with a butter Dijon sauce … Continue reading
Party Panache, Gearing Up for Football and New Years Fun
I hope you have been enjoying a very Merry December! We gathered at my daughter’s house for our annual Christmas Eve party with extended family It was a day filled with JOY Laughter, and Cookies! Christmas Day we had presents and our family dinner at my house~ HHjr and I gave ourselves a present and … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Cheesy Sausage Bread
We spent a lovely week at the beach for Thanksgiving The highlight, or shall I say, the icing on the cake was the Iron Bowl game, the annual rivalry game between Alabama and Auburn~ It was a nail biter with Alabama throwing a hail Mary pass during the last minute of the game for the … Continue reading











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