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Taco Tuesday

It’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 [...]

Jar side service

Are 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!

Ever 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 [...]

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 [...]

New York Cheesecake recipe

There is a difference between ordinary cheesecake and real New York cheesecake. It’s a difference that can only be seen and tasted, and once you’ve had real NY cheesecake, you’ll wonder like the rest of us – why no one else makes it the way old New York does.
Here is a great recipe I found [...]

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 [...]

Memorial Day Dinner Party Menu

Do 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

One 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 [...]

Hello Kitty Themed Party

If you have a little girl, chances are she’s a Hello Kitty fan. Girls and woman of all ages have taken a huge liking to the feline character.
Due to her huge popularity Hello Kitty items are easy to find at any party supply store and including Target, Walmart and other retailers. There you’ll find invitations, [...]

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

A lot of color and a lot of flavor – Mexican dishes always have both! Try any of these delicious Mexican dishes to make for your friends and/or family to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Carne Asada Tacos

Ingredients (serves 4):
1 pound boneless beef top sirloin, cut into thin bite-size slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
All-purpose seasoning salt (Recommend: Lawry’s seasoning salt)
3/4 [...]