Red radishes pack a lot of peppery crunch in salads and wraps. They are usually pretty inexpensive, but if you grow them yourself you get to pick them at their peak of flavor. Picked when they are small they are not as peppery. Here is a yummy recipe for crostini that is so simple. You just spread Boursin garlicky cream cheese on slices of … [Read more...]
14 Loving, but Inexpensive Valentine Gifts
I love these ways to have a special Valentine's Day without all the expense. I especially love the idea of my love cooking a special meal for me. That's very romantic. Click here for a surprisingly romantic article at Bankrate. … [Read more...]
Appetizer Recipes for Entertaining
With New Year's Eve just around the corner, I thought I'd bump up a link to all the appetizer recipes on Square Pennies. I love appetizers & you can have a great party anytime by asking guests to bring an appetizer for an "appetizer potluck." The Creme de Menthe appetizers (click on label below) are super easy and are just alcohol and fruit. … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Schedule Tips and Appetizer Ideas
Here is my take on suggestions from The Simple Dollar for a sane and thrifty Thanksgiving. Serve Appetizers Serving a raw veggie tray as appetizers is great for everyone watching their diet. I don't find that raw veggies really fill you up for long. You need something with fat and/or protein in to do that. How about a cheese dip for the … [Read more...]
Feta Bruschetta
I love bruschetta, and I love feta cheese. Why not have some of these tasty toasts during the upcoming holidays? They are fairly cheap to make and somewhat healthy. With the feta combined with the bread you a making complete protein too. You can always add more flavors and bits of vegetables to these for variety. Click title for link at … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest: Beef Pickle Roll-Ups
This is something I've never seen & I grew up in a German-American family. It looks pretty tasty though. Great for low-carbing! Very quick to make for a party. Kids would like rolling these up too.Click title for link at AllRecipes. … [Read more...]
Quick Banana Blueberry Bread
Do you make banana bread a lot? Now that blueberries are in season why not try this combo? The flavors are surprisingly good together. You can use frozen blueberries if you like. These would make awesome muffins for adding to lunches. Enjoy!Click title for link at AllRecipes. … [Read more...]