Holiday ideas

Thanksgiving Appetizers

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is a few short weeks away? Well it’s time to start planning and prepping for the holiday. Over the next couple weeks I’m going to provide ideas and suggestions surrounding a theme. Today’s theme will focus on Thanksgiving appetizers. While your guest are mingling and giving [...]

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Kids Halloween Party

What kid doesn’t love Halloween? How about letting them have a little Halloween bash of their own. There are so many fun kinds of foods to make this time of year. The nice thing about Halloween is a lot of it is kid friendly so they can get involved and get their [...]

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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

In honor of Pecan Day that falls on July 12th, I want to share a delicious recipe with you. This is by far the BEST pecan pie I have ever tasted.  Pecan Pie was one of my mother’s favorite pies and I personally, never had a real fondness for this particular dessert.  Well rewind about four years [...]

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Fun 4th Desserts

It’s time to ring in the fourth of July with friends and family around the BBQ while awaiting the local fireworks show. I found some fun desserts to make at Kaboose (http://recipes.slides.kaboose.com/288-july-4th-party-plates-treats) that are sure to add the perfect finale to your gathering.
Flag CupCAKE

Ingredients:
2 Boxes Vanilla Cake, made into 20 cupcakes
2 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese
1/2 stick unsalted [...]

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Cheese anyone?

I’m always on the lookout for good appetizer recipes.  It’s always a good idea to have an assortment of appetizers for your guest to snack on before the main meal is ready.  It also gives you time to socialize with your guest and finalize the dinner preparations.  While visiting my dad I found a family cookbook and [...]

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Summer Picnic

It’s that time of year to head outdoors and enjoy a good old fashioned picnic.  Picnics are a great way to socialize, relax and spend some quality time together with family and friends.  When packing for a picnic a few ideas to keep in mind are: to keep the fare simple, don’t offer too many [...]

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Healthy Dip recipes!

Memorial 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 [...]

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Cinco de Mayo: Mexican Desserts

What 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 [...]

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Easter Lunch Menu Ideas

Great ideas for Easter lunch that your whole family will love.

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Easter Brunch Menu Ideas

One of my favorite things about Easter Sunday is Easter Brunch. The sun is always shinning, everyone is wearing their Sunday best, family and friends are always close by and the food is always plentiful!
Ever hosted an Easter Brunch? Take a look at these fabulous menu ideas that offers some delicious dishes that will be a hit [...]

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