Lactose tolerant and non-paleoers welcome! This version of Buffalo Chicken Dip is soooo good! Even without all the dairy! This lightened up, better for you dip, is most definitely a crowd pleaser, and will be a hit among your guests! ...
Smokey, Sweet and Heat! Party Popcorn!
Let the partying continue! Whether you are hosting a cocktail party or dinner party, you should always have appetizers and snacks. I always have bar snacks (nuts, trail mix, olives) on hand for the impromptu guests! This popcorn is perfect for any pre-game event. Just the right snack to munch on ...
Caramel Chocolate Dipped Pretzels! The Perfect Party Favor!
These caramel and chocolate dipped pretzel rods are the bee’s knees! Yes, I said the bee’s knees, I’m going to bring back that saying! Along with the cat’s whiskers, or the cat’s pajamas and wise guy. Should have never gone out of style! Any who, bee’s knees (and everything else I said, minus wise ...
Eggnog Truffles. Designated Driver Not Required!
Every good party or dinner party has appetizers. Well, you need to think about sweet treats as an appetizer as well. I always have little bite sized sweet treats out along with all my savory bites. Truffles are perfect for this. Not only are they beautiful and delicious, but they are easy to make ...
Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies! It’s Cookie Time of Year!
One holiday down, on to the next one. I hope you all have recovered from your food comas by now and are ready to forge ahead with the holiday indulgences! I created these delectable treats not too long ago and have used all my will power to wait until after Thanksgiving to share with all of you. ...
Kickin’ Cranberry Sauce! Your New Holiday Staple!
T-minus two days until Thanksgiving, so am posting some last-minute recipes that will be perfect on your holiday table. Cranberry sauce is a must for this holiday. Growing up, we always had the stuff that came out of the can and retained its shape and had the grooves of the can engraved into it. ...
Persimmon Upside Down Spice Cake. A New Fall Flavor to Enjoy!
Every time I travel, I get a few cooking magazines to read on the plane. One of my most recent trips, I picked up a Fine Cooking magazine, cooking fresh. I came across this quince upside down spice cake and I was intrigued. First, I had never seen or had a quince and I thought the warm flavors ...
Dark Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Kahlua Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Bon Voyage Mom!
This delicious cake was for a very special occasion. My mommy’s birthday! Not only was it a birthday celebration, but my sister and I had an extra special surprise for our mom. A trip to Paris! My mom has never been abroad and loves Paris, we wanted to be able to make this happen for her. It ...
Hosting 101. Party Season Prep!
It's the holiday Season. The Hallmark channel is already a few weeks into count down to Christmas! Yes, I do love a good ole cheesy made for T.V. flick! That means it is also officially party season. Ok, so obviously, I LOVE to entertain and host. I love the entire process from start to finish. ...
Stuffed Acorn Squash. Fancy Fall Dinner Party!
It’s Fancy Fall Dinner time! Or FFD as I have coined it. What is FFD you say? Well, it is a time every year that my friends and I get together to have a formal fancy fall dinner. The way it works is, we each alternate on who hosts the event. Whoever is hosting is in charge of the main course and ...
