dinner parties
Vegetable Salad
Thursday, March 17th, 2011How many times have you been asked to bring a salad or veggie platter to a gathering? Personally I can’t even count the times and I’m always trying to find creative ways spice up my veggie platter or salad. Well this recipe is perfect because it combines the two together that is pleasing [...]
Taco Tuesday
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010It’s time for Taco Tuesday. Who says you have to go out to enjoy in the festivities? Why not stay in and make your own instead. A gathering of friends, tacos, and margaritas adds up to a pretty good time! So on the menu will be carne asada tacos, Mexican rice [...]
Dinner on the Fly
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Do you need to put something on the table for dinner, fast? If you’re like me you want it to come together quickly but also have a little personal touch to it. I was recently in the same position as I had family coming over for dinner unexpectedly. I was also short [...]
Grilled Oysters
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010I had the pleasure of enjoying fresh oysters that were cooked on the grill at a family gathering this past weekend. I have personally never cared for oysters cooked or raw on the half shell. I was a little hesitant to try, but everyone else was having so much fun that I had [...]
Jar side service
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Are you looking for a different way to serve your guest their first courses? How about serving the appetizer and salad portion of your meal in wide mouth jars? What a fun and unique way to entertain and delight your guest! Below is a appetizer and salad recipe to get you started for a meal, [...]
Appetizers can you hold the carbs, please!
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010Ever go to a dinner party and fill up before the main course arrives? It’s usually because the appetizers that are circling are loaded with carbs and will fill you up. Then you are presented with a beautiful feast that you’re regrettably unable to enjoy. It’s nice to keep appetizers a light fare, a little something to [...]
Healthy Dip recipes!
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010Memorial Day weekend is coming up and usually what that means is copious amounts of food, especially junk food! Don’t get too caught up buying chips and crackers, focus on delicious, fresh veggies, pita chips, olives with great dips that are healthy!
Here are some great healthy dips to use this weekend or at any party!
Spicy Bean [...]
Memorial Day Dinner Party Menu
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Do you know what you’ll be making this coming memorial day weekend?
How about try some new items instead of hamburgers and hot dogs routine? Something like Brazillian-Style-Pork Ribs? Sweet potato fries and Mexican Bean Salad? Sounds odd together? It’s not, in fact it’s all completely delicious!
Brazillian-Style Pork Ribs
I found this delicious recipe and I couldn’t [...]
Dinner Party Menu: Tapas
Thursday, May 20th, 2010One of my favorite types of restaurants are tapas restaurants. Tapas is a Spanish cuisine title for sharing small plates (similar to appetizers) around a table with a group of people. It’s a great way to try new dishes and eat smaller portions.
It’s a great menu idea when you have friends over because you don’t [...]
Cinco de Mayo: Mexican Desserts
Thursday, April 29th, 2010What a better ending to Cinco de Mayo then with a delicious Mexican dessert?!
Indulge in these sweet recipes, your friends and family will love!
Flan
This delicious recipe takes little ingredients, but is big on flavor, the only downfall? It can get a bit tricky, so follow directions carefully!
Ingredients:
8 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 [...]

