Have you tried carbonated fruit? I love it! It tastes like a fruity soft drink in each bite! Such a surprise. It's a lot of fun. Everyone wants to try them! Here's how to make them. CARBONATED FRUIT Buy 1 pound of dry ice. Wash and dry fruit. Mix fruit into dry ice. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place in a cheap cooler … [Read more...]
Spicy Sweet Potato Appetizers on a Stick: So Easy and So Yummy
Photo Credit: TrendHunter.com One of the most popular appetizers at our daughter's wedding was savory sweet potato wedges on a stick. Everybody was raving about them. This is one of those rare recipes that just about everyone loves and can eat (gluten free, vegan, etc.). It's also super healthy and inexpensive. What's not to … [Read more...]
Hilarious "Live from the Red Carpet" Party
Live from the Red Carpet! It's your chance to have a red carpet kind of time! Ask each guest to go to GoodWill and buy a dress to wear to the party. There are old prom dresses and special occasion dresses there to fit nearly every figure. Even the men can buy a dress to wear to the party. All of the GoodWill dresses can be donated back to … [Read more...]
A Terrific Oscars Party for Less
I just couldn't resist making a line-up for the Oscars. If you are having a party to watch any of the awards shows, I hope you find some good ideas here. The recipes are in burgundy text. Red Carpet Arrivals: Dazzling Strawberries with Ruffled Whipped Cream Opening Number: A Salute to Busby Berkeley by 3-Ingredient Appetizers Our Oscars … [Read more...]
Cranberry Jalapeno Spread on Cream Cheese
Here's a beautiful appetizer with tons of flavor for any holiday party.Cranberry Jalapeno Spread1 cup dried cranberries1 cup orange juice1/2 cup diced red onion1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced1/2 cup fresh lemon or lime juice1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon saltMix well and chill … [Read more...]
60 Snacks in 20 Minutes or Less
I love these recipes. There are the inexpensive: deviled eggs, flavored popcorn, There are the gourmet: marinated olives, stuffed dates, and fresh figs (or jam which is cheaper) on whipped ricotta on toast. Most are really nutritious: spiced nuts, various kinds of hummus (frozen pea hummus sounds really good), kale chips, and smoky fried … [Read more...]
Asparagus Gruyere Tart from Martha Stewart
This is a gorgeous appetizer of fresh asparagus with cheese on puff pastry. It's pretty easy to make & is impressive and yummy. You need about one and 1/2 pounds of asparagus, but it goes a long way if you serve it as an appetizer. Be sure to break the asparagus stems off where they begin to get woody. You can substitute other cheeses for … [Read more...]