Take-out Tuesday, Roasted Shallot and Everything Seasoning Dip
If you like Everything Bagel seasoning, and are a fan of onion dip, I hope you’ll try this twist on onion dip made with roasted shallots 😋 This recipe is from Pattie @ Olla-Podrida The base is fresh shallots Shallots are similar to onions, but with a slightly milder … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Bbq Pork & Pineapple Pastry Puffs
We have pulled pork frequently at my house, and it’s especially great for a crowd HHjr puts a BBQ rub on a pork butt and then cooks it low and slow all day until it’s so tender he can “pull” it into shreds easily with 2 forks. You can get the … Continue reading
Party Panache, Nectarine Brioche with Prosciutto, basil & balsamic
How about a recipe for something that looks fancy, tastes fabulous and is perfect for so many occasions? It’s sweet creamy tangy salty cheesy goodness all in one This is a version of the ever popular crostini, but instead of using a hard slice of baguette, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, 4th of July Strawberry Cheesecake Pie!
Today the rest of my family arrives for the 4th and we are going to kick off our celebration tonight with a 4th of July Strawberry Cheesecake Pie! Luscious fresh summer strawberries, Creamy cheesecake filling… and oh, did I mention the sugar cookie crust?? … Continue reading
The Organized Life, Preparing for the 4th
With the 4th of July one week away, I’m ramping up my preparations to make it a smooth sailing holiday! I think my favorite part of entertaining is the planning…I love the process of getting organized ahead of time…it eliminates last minute stress…If you can take some time … Continue reading
Party Panache, Tropical Summer Fruit Spears
One of the best parts of summer is all the luscious fresh fruit and vegetables Fruit Pastries with Almond Cream Today’s Tropical Summer Fruit Spears are more of an idea than a recipe These mini fruit skewers are not only party pretty, they are perfect to have … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Summer Pizzas
I hope all the Dad’s had a wonderful Father’s Day~ HHjr took his oldest son and a couple of friends to the beach Wow, did they catch fish! Super Boy caught this giant Red Snapper all by himself A rainy forecast on the coast the weekend … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Porky Pig!
I know a guy that loves to grill The more grills he has going, the better he feels The weekly favorite is some form of pork Spare ribs, pork butt, bacon, so tender all you need is a fork … Continue reading
Party Panache, Kid Friendly Charcuterie Buffet
My family was arriving at dinner time last Thursday for the holiday weekend, which makes dinner itself tricky… No one wants to sit down and eat right when they get here The littles are excited and want to run around, The adults want to unpack, get settled and have a cocktail In the past … Continue reading
Party Panache, Cactus Cantina
In keeping with my crazy for cactus phase it was great fun to entertain some friends with a casual patio party The patio turned into a Cactus Cantina! It featured a watermelon flowering cactus Cactus tidbit plates were ready for … Continue reading
