Hormel foods provided me with a sampling of the popular Hormel Gatherings trays in exchange for a review of their product this past month. So, this past weekend was filled with many college and pro football games as well as family visits for Thanksgiving, so it was a perfect time to share with everyone and…
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Game day snacks
College football season is underway and everyone needs a new game day snack to serve. I tried using an old standby–Pepperidge Farm’s Puff Pastry sheets to make a delicious and easy pizza type snack. To make this snack, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. First, I thawed the puff pastry sheet on parchment paper for…
Summer spinach stuffed mushroom appetizer
Over the years I have shared several stuffed mushroom appetizer recipes, but this one is very different. It uses spinach as the main ingredient for the mushroom appetizer. The taste profile of this appetizer is delicious, and one that guests will truly enjoy. Even though summer appetizers most often are served cold, this one could…
Champagne Gummy Hearts
I have fallen in love with a great candy store named Sugarfina. I visited one of their boutiques when visiting Chicago recently, and love the branding of this upscale candy. They offer a variety of lovely gummy bears in their stores. So for my own wedding anniversary, I decided to try my hand at making…
Cheese Board
For a busy holiday party, I find it easier to serve an appetizer or cheese board while everyone is waiting for the dinner hour. When guests arrive, it is very easy to have many types of cheese, nuts, dried fruit, condiments, crusty and multi-seeded bread ready to go. Guests can serve themselves while they enjoy…
Air popped popcorn
Popcorn is my favorite snack food. Over the years, I have had many types of poppers. This one is new to my home, and it has been an easy transition into use. Cuisinart offers this new popper which allows for no use of oil. The air popped popcorn is super fluffy and light. There is…
Stuffed Portobellos
One of my favorite hot appetizer “go-to’s” is always stuffed mushrooms. I have posted a few ideas on this blog in years past of those recipes. This recipe, however, is a dinner entrée recipe that is wonderful for a Meatless Monday menu plan. Made with larger mushrooms, this recipe is terrific served with a side…
Book review: Celebrate Everything!
As a brand new grandmother, I am so excited to be able to share some special events with our new grandson in the coming years. This book, written by Darcy Miller is brimming with ideas for every occasion. As a celebrity party planner, she shares many ideas on how to personalize every event and bring…
NFL referee cookies
Well, football games are on television almost every day of the week now, so I love to serve my husband some fun treats during the season. I found this recipe on the Wilton candy website, and thought they were so cute and irresistible. The technique requires both patience and practice, but the outcome is super…
Springtime Spinach Spread
March Madness is upon us again, and there is always another event where a new appetizer could be shared. Here is an easy recipe that comes together in less than 30 minutes and is very creamy and tasty. This recipe makes a lot of spread, so it can either be frozen for later events or…
Barbecue sauce for appetizer drumsticks
March madness will be here shortly, so it is time to bring out those terrific appetizer recipes for game nights. This barbecue sauce is very easy to make on the spot. No need to boil and cook this one for hours on the stove top. This one is ready in minutes and can be applied…
Oscar appetizer
The Academy Awards will be on television in just over one week, and when planning your Oscar party menu, here is one appetizer that will soon become a favorite for your guests. This is an easy recipe and the options can be changed up to include different flavor profiles very quickly. And, depending on how…
