party food

A festive time of year is upon us! Cinco de Mayo - the best excuse ever to eat lots of my favorite food.  To celebrate, we've got a little recipe for tostadas to help you bring the feast to the fiesta! California Avocado Shrimp Tostadas Recipe created by chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan ... Read More

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I wanted to try out a new treat last week. Something easy that would be fun for my girl and me to make together during the baby boy’s nap. As always Pinterest delivered in the form of “Bunny Bait”, an Easter treat from Sing for Your Supper. Image from Sing for Your Supper We ended up mi... Read More

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The Super Bowl is next Sunday! The yearly celebration of when brawn collides with the consumption of copious cheese. (Let's be honest, you're just throwing a party so that you can break out the Velveeta. It's OK. Just go with it.) But in case you need more ideas for Superbowl party food, we've... Read More

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A friend of mine brought these sausage stuffed mushrooms to a get-together at my house and I just about lost my mind. They are the perfect savory bite. I dug around and found that Tracey at Tracey's Culinary Adventures has the recipe on her blog. I feel like I should include a warning: DO NOT... Read More

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While I always enjoy a good game of football, I must admit my attention is stolen by the ads and the appetizers. These Southwestern Eggrolls are just the scene-stealer to have on hand. Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 cup baked chicken breast, diced  (a rotisserie... Read More

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Pretty much nothing better for an awesome party than a crock full of melted cheese. I've been following Pennies on a Platter's quest to make queso blanco dip like her favorite Mexican restaurants, and she says she's finally found the recipe! I need to try this, ASAP. Full Recipe and Post Ot... Read More

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I'm a sucker for a cheeseball. I know, so retro! It's probably because I'm married to a man whose idea of tasty foods does not include anything with cream cheese or sour cream (tragedy!) The best thing about cheeseballs is that they usually taste better the day after you make them, so they're the pe... Read More

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Apparently cookie dough dip is hot.  It's everywhere, and it taunts me every time I jump on to Pinterest. I am the mom that won't allow for beater licking due to raw egg phobia.  This egg-free recipe intrigued me as I don't allow for beater licking yet am biting my tongue as I fight back my own... Read More

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My family loves this easy appetizer - Dill Havarti wrapped in Puff Pastry.  This appetizer has TWO ingredients and takes 20 minutes. We've enjoyed no less than 3  at our family celebrations in the last 7 days.  I'm pretty sure it will show up on our New Year's Party menu as well! First, if the... Read More

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I always want to throw a New Year's Eve Party. It all seems so glamorous and grown-up to me (although the allure of being a grown-up should have faded by now.) When else do you have a chance to break out your sequins (anyone who just said "to the grocery store", take a step back.) Whether you're ... Read More

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