When I grew up the cheese plates consisted of cheese and crackers only. Now cheese plates have more than cheese and crackers and are growing in many restaurants as appetizers or meals. To me it is always my favorite part at a party. Gaby at What’s Gaby Cooking shares how to make a cheese plate for all occasions small or … Read More ...
23 Easy & Adorable Back to School Bento Box Lunches
I wish I was able to do fun lunches every day for school, but reality is that won’t happen. I’ll keep these for the first day and then special occasions or maybe for weekend lunches. Jill Mills from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons shares links to these cute lunches on Community Tables.
Click here on Community Tables for the … Read More ...
Summer Long Sangria Recipe
Sangria lovers, here is a recipe that creates a base for you to enjoy Sangrias all summer. All you have to do is add wine. Sarah from The Homemade Haus shares her family recipe for the base mix which yields enough for 18 – 24 (750 ML sized) bottles of wine. Hello summer! Keep it for yourself and your parties … Read More ...
Mini Layered Southwestern Salad
These cute mini salads would be great at a bridal shower, baby shower or your next barbecue. They are perfect for entertaining, because guests can grab a glass and a fork and then mingle. Of course, you could always make this in a big bowl. Let Courtney from Pizzazzarie show you how to create these mini salads and add some … Read More ...
Crab, Bacon, Guacamole Crostinis
photo credit: That Square Plate
First day of summer is June 20th, but it already feels like summer today. Graduations are right around the corner and so are the beginning of the summer weddings. If you are hosting a graduation, bridal shower or wedding shower, these crostinis will need to be at your party. These would also be great at … Read More ...
Mini Cupcake Fondue
photo credit: Chickabug
If you are thinking about getting rid of the fondue pot, you may want to think twice after reading this. Also, if you see one at a yard sale or thrift store, you should pick it up. I’ll be on the look out next time I go. Heather at the Chickabug blog has a friend that came … Read More ...
Easy Meatball Sliders
photo credit: Home. Made. Interest.
Whether entertaining for a special event, having a barbecue or need snacks for watching the games, these meatball sliders will fill the roll. These easy to make sliders are ready in 30 minutes from start to finish. Which means it will work for dinner during the busy work week in a pinch.
Click here on … Read More ...
Glow in the Dark Jell-O
photo credit: Mom Advice
I’m taking a recipe from Halloween that would also be fun during the summer for the kids. How cool would it be to serve the kids some of these glow in the dark Jell-O treats at your next barbecue or camp out!? If you don’t already have a black light, you could find one at your … Read More ...
Graduation Teddy Pops
How cute are these graduation teddy pops made out of marshmallows? A great treat to serve at a graduation party. Especially for a preschool or kindergarten graduation party. Let’s be honest if the big kids are going to like these.
Lindsay Ann from Lindsay Ann Bakes shares how to create these cute Graduation pops on her site. You could make … Read More ...
How To Make Fun Gingerbread Star wars Wookie Cookies
I am totally sneaking these in to the new Star Wars movie
next week! The gingerbread man has a makeover that will be a hit with the Star Wars fan in your household. If you aren’t a Star Wars fan you could fill in the lines with white frosting and it can be the abominable snowman.
Wookiees are fictional humanoid … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Fun Sandwich Turkey
So cute! I wish someone would make this sandwich for me! The kids will love opening their lunch to find this cute turkey sandwich. This is made with cheese only, but you could add your meat of choice too. There some other cute ideas created by Tiffany Yang at Cute Food For Kids. I love all the Bento lunch creations, … Read More ...
7 Layer Fruit Dip Party Food
Holiday parties will begin soon! Do you need something to bring that is quick and easy? This 7 layer dip by Ashley Phipps will be a hit. It’s perfect when you don’t have room for those baked goods, but need a little sweetness after the meal. Great potluck item, afternoon snack, or snack to enjoy during game and movie night.… Read More ...
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole Bites
As you prepare for the holidays, here is a new appetizer to add to your menu. A much healthier alternative to the bacon wrapped appetizers. I’ll still eat those, but it is nice to have some other options. Why not make them for football Sunday? If you are already making guacamole for the party, this will just kick it up … Read More ...
Mummy Halloween Savory Hot Dog Recipe
Do you need a ghoulish dish to serve at your Halloween party or something quick and easy for Halloween night? These mummy dogs will be perfect. Do you make dinner on Halloween night? We always ordered pizza, since there wasn’t much time after work and trying to get the little one in costume and out early.
Click here on The … Read More ...
Modern Homesteading Freezer Meal: How To Make Homemade Frozen Pizza
Modern day homesteading does not always mean acres of land, a chicken coop, and a pantry lined with home-canned tomatoes — although if you have that, I am both impressed and slightly jealous. For many of us, modern homesteading is much simpler and much more realistic. It is about making small, practical choices that help us waste less, spend less, … Read More ...