Party Panache, A Grits Bar
I saw this in the November 2012 Southern Living and KNEW immediately, without question, that we would do this for our annual Christmas Eve lunch.We traditionally do a ham or rib roast, but I wanted to change it up. We set up the buffet on the kitchen island with a chalkboard announcing the Grits Bar … Continue reading
Party Panache, “The North Pole”
Here’s another Seasonal Sipper for you to try, we have named this one “the North Pole!” It is beyond delicious! The elves will be MERRY indeed! Do I have your attention? I thought so! James, the butler is serving drinks tonight, he’s got one waiting for you by the Christmas tree My friend Alycia over … Continue reading
Seasonal Sipper, the “Alabama Frosty” aka the “Melted Snowman!”
The other night HH and HHjr and I were trying to create a seasonal sipper, a festive cocktail for the holidays…looking through the liquor cabinet, where all kind of random stuff accumulates, we found a bottle of chocolate vodka, some white chocolate Godiva liqueur, and some White Creme de Cacao…and the “Alabama Frosty” was born! … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Mexican Lasagna
This is a great dish for this time of year, it’s really easy, quick to put together, can be done ahead of time and to this transplanted California girl, it’s the definition of Comfort Food! We don’t need any extra challenges during the holidays, plus it’s LOADED with veggies. You might even have all the … Continue reading
Party Panache, Stuffed Artichoke Appetizer
One of my besties stuck this recipe in my mailbox the other day and said “You need to make this!” She knows that we LOVE artichokes around here, so that was REALLY sweet, but what she didn’t know is that I tried making stuffed artichokes a few months ago and it was a major FAILURE. … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlettes
Are you tired of pumpkin yet? I was officially sick of everything pumpkin but I was assigned desserts for our family Thanksgiving and everyone was expecting pumpkin SOMETHING! When I hear the word cheesecake my ears perk up…who doesn’t like cheesecake…so when I was browsing recipes I tended to stop and read all the cheesecake … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Party Recipes & Presentations
To be a RELAXED HOST OR HOSTESS there is one rule you MUST follow, KEEP IT SIMPLE. Especially during the holidays when there is so much stress anyway. When you are hosting a meal or a party this season, use some of your tried and true dishes, things that are always good, and tweak them … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Mushroom Lasagna
Do you need a fresh idea for a Thanksgiving side dish? This Mushroom Lasagna is an elegant choice for any occasion. It is rich, BUT, it can easily be served in small portions and is a lovely compliment to any meat. We have had it with Grilled Salmon, as a main dish with salad, as … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Halloween Beer Cheese Soup Buffet
It’s so easy to overlook the potential of something that has been hanging around your house for years, and sometimes you just have to stop and think, “how could I do something different with this?” The other day I spied this ceramic pumpkin on a shelf in my garage. I had totally forgotten about it, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Maple Sausage & Waffle Bake
I made this for Hungry Husband for a special breakfast last week and it was AMAZING! It even tasted good 4 days later! I am a big fan of maple bacon so when I saw this over at plainchicken.com [where the recipes are always simple and delicious], I wanted to try this casserole with maple … Continue reading
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