Wow, if you want to perk up your menu try serving these spiced olives along with some freshly baked bread or crusty rolls. Just wrap an olive inside a hot roll and be transported to the cuisine of the Mediterranean. I have fond memories of beautiful hills covered with rows and rows of olive trees when we were in Spain. And every meal we had … [Read more...]
A Great Oscar Party with Fun Costumes
It's not too late to plan an Oscar party. It's one of my favorite kind of parties because anything goes. Be sure to invite your guests soon so they have a chance to work on their costumes. Ask guests to come in costume that have to do with one of the nominees (film or actor) or wear their old prom/bridesmaid dresses. Or just dress in some … [Read more...]
Citrus Slices with Pomegranate Seeds or Dried Cranberries for Mixed Drinks or as a Winter Salad
A fresh fruit salad is welcome this time of year & all the citrus fruit in season makes this a winner.This is a beautiful salad of sliced citrus fruits (your choice) with pomegranate seeds sprinkled over all. There is a vanilla syup drizzled over it & it sounds wonderful. My idea is to use dried cranberries if you don't have a pomegranate … [Read more...]
DIY Monopoly Wine Charms, Coasters, and Party Theme
These are fun for a party & you can probably find a used monopoly game at a yard sale or resale shop like GoodWill. Those sets often have pieces missing, so it's not so bad to break up the set for this project. You could spray the monopoly board with a sealer & then set dishes of appetizers on it if you like. Those cream cheese penguin … [Read more...]
Appetizers: Cream Cheese Penguins for New Year’s Eve and More
These penguins are too cute not to make for New Year's Eve! They are just black olives, cream cheese and raw carrot bits, but they look like they are in their best tuxedos for New Year's Eve! Add bits of red pimento for bow ties. These would be cute for an Oscar party too. I wouldn't want to make them for a wedding unless they were … [Read more...]
Appetizers: Crostini with Caramelized Onion Jam
These appetizers are very trendy but cheap. The main work is just caramelizing the onions. Enjoy!Click title for link at BettyCrocker. … [Read more...]
Quick 3-Ingredient Appetizers
Here are 3 different appetizers that take almost no skill to make. Easy, easy, easy. They are not the same old thing & are very clean and modern looking.Try these: 1) Purple endive leaf with a bit of blue cheese and one smoked almond. Yum.2) A large green pitted olive with a bit of cream cheese and an almond stuck on top. Cute.3) 2 dried … [Read more...]