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...]
Quick and Easy Scallops Dinner
Somehow seafood always seems perfect for a romantic dinner. Make a delicious Valentine's dinner at home and skip the inflated restaurant prices. You can throw this seafood dish in the oven after just 7 minutes prep time and have a wonderful dinner. Frozen scallops are lots cheaper than fresh scallops, and frozen ones work fine in this recipe. … [Read more...]
Burgundy Mushrooms
Making the real beef burgundy takes almost all day to make, with many steps to it. Here's a quicker way to get the great flavors of mushrooms married with burgundy wine. But do use fresh mushrooms and don't use "cooking wine." From the reviews: "This is easy, and it tastes GREAT, I actually used fresh mushrooms . . . I thought I was eating … [Read more...]
Entertain for Less but Keep the Fun!
Going out with friends can get expensive. How about some new ways to cut costs but still have a great time? Brunch can be fairly inexpensive to give with you providing all the food, but it's easier to do with everyone bringing something. On a Sunday, you might ask people to bring their Sunday newspapers if they have them. I like this kind of get … [Read more...]
Get Buzzed, not Fat? The Hard Facts
Dare I bring up this subject? Beer makes you fat. Shocking, I know. Those beer guts don't appear by magic. What to do, what to do? I like beer. It's part of my heritage. Besides that, I find it convenient. You can toss some cans in a cooler & be set. If I drink 1 can of beer I know that I didn't pour a little too much. If I limit myself … [Read more...]
Strawberry Melon Fizz Drink for Summer Entertaining
This is such a pretty drink/appetizer/dessert to offer your guests. It's a cross between a drink and a fruit salad. It's also an inexpensive way to serve fruit as it's automatic portion control! lol Use whatever fruits are in season to keep costs down.This is a fun drink for kids, but you can make an alcholic version for adults if you like. … [Read more...]
Sophisticated Seder Recipes from Mark Bittman
I love Mark Bittman. He can take simple ingredients and turn them into something wonderful. That's a true genius in the kitchen. Fortunately for us, he shares his genius in his many cookbooks, in his former column in the New York Times, and here via Epicurious. And now he has a website: www.markbittman.com. I'm not Jewish, but his suggestions … [Read more...]