21 Super Bowl snacks from near and far means your table is packed with awesome flavors from around the country—and the globe! Dig in to some of these awesome finds. Don't judge me that I only watch the Super Bowl for the commercials and half time show! When it comes to planning the ...
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Beet and Farmer Cheese Tartlets
Beet and Farmer Cheese Tartlets in a flakey, buttery crust, are tasty little appetizers. Perfect for your special gathering. The mix of sweet and savory is one of my favorite combos. Using beets in my cooking let me get a pop of sweet in typically savory recipes. This little appetizer ...
Caper-Herb Corn Muffins With Smoked Salmon
Caper-herb corn muffins with smoked salmon – a flavorful appetizer for your fancy gathering. Easy to make but makes quite an impression. Party season calls for delicious eats, fun outfits and good convos. I'm not the best conversationalist, but I'm an excellent listener. Sometimes I can ...
Whoopie Pies for Halloween
Whoopie Pies for Halloween are the most delicious chocolate cake cookies with silky, buttery filling, decorated with holiday sprinkles. I love cake. Cake and meringue buttercream. My reason for making whoopie pies is that I can then hold that piece of delicious cake right in my hand! No fork needed. ...
Pizza Roll Ups Mummy Snacks
Pizza Roll Ups Mummy Snacks guarantee a happy crowd at your Halloween party. They are an easy semi-homemade nibble that everyone will rise from the dead for! Ain't nobody got time for hours of cooking on Halloween! This year I'm all about snacks and treats that only take a few minutes to make (and ...
15 Mind Blowing Fruit Salsa Recipes
Fruit takes center stage on a dip that is usually reserved for the lone tomato! Fruit salsas are the unsung hero of summer sides. I love salsa, but it seems tomatoes are always hogging all the salsa glory. Quite frankly, I'm tired of it. It's high time we gave other salsas their moment in the ...
Nutty Lemon and Chicken Party Kabobs
These party kabobs are easy and impressive. They are perfect for a potluck or buffet because you can serve them at room temperature! Anytime a friend is throwing an event, whether it be a shower, birthday or just cocktails, I get asked the question "What would be easy to make?" Party food has to be ...
Ginger Pineapple Snack Cake
A little spice and a hint of lemon make this Ginger Pineapple Snack Cake a tasty treat for a party or picnic.I think a little fruit with your cake makes it slightly healthy, no? Oh the ways I fool myself. I even added the word "snack" to the title to make it feel less indulgent! But my Ginger ...
Party Rainbow Cake
The most impressive cake you'll bake all year! This rainbow cake looks like it comes from a bakery, but this layered treat, decorated with every beautiful color, is easy to make at home! Brighten your next party with a rainbow cake that will WOW your guests. I know what you're thinking..."A tiered ...
The Best Ways to Beat Cabin Fever
Did you happen to catch the Today Show this morning? I made a guest appearance to share a few creative ways to beat your cabin fever and survive the last few weeks of winter. That's right, spring is on the way. Hooray! You'll be able to get outside soon enough, but until then, you can keep ...
Nachos For A Party Crowd
For gatherings, game days, movie night and even dinner these nachos for a crowd are the best. Layer fixings and bake them in the oven and feel like a genius. When I entertain at home I take a step away from the brain-work of major creativity (I cook for a living) and stick to things that are easy, ...
Super Easy Super Bowl Party Ideas
I'll be honest, when it comes to the Super Bowl, I'm really in it for three things: The food, the people, did I mention the food? It's probably not surprising that I love setting the scene for the perfect gathering where everyone can eat, talk, laugh, eat some more, and, oh yeah, watch the big game ...
The Ultimate Golden Globes Party Guide
You say "Golden Globes" and all I hear is "party." I love any excuse to get people together, have fun, and of course, eat!I've pulled together some of my favorite ideas to throw the Golden Globes get-together of your dreams—everything from food and decor to games and favors. And if you haven't ...
Chicken Meatballs with Cumin and Orange
Mini chicken meatballs with a sweet and savory marmalade barbecue sauce are perfect for a party app or weeknight dinner. • • • Meatballs might be one of the best kinds of food. They can be fancy appetizers all gussied up for a party, or comforting morsels of goodness atop a pile of spaghetti. They ...
Golden Rosemary Garlic Mixed Nuts
Golden mixed nuts might be my new favorite party food. Gold makes everything a little more fantastic! I am loving all the edible gold food adornments, sprinkles, dusts and sprays that you can find now. Snacks for my Golden Globes viewing party just got...well...more gold!I wanted something ...
Holiday Recipes On Studio 5
Today on tv Brooke and I talked about holiday parties, holiday recipes, food buffets, how much to serve your guests and how to make food gifts at home that look like artisan delicacies!I love visiting the beautiful Brooke Walker on Studio 5, on KSL here in Utah. She is honestly such an amazing ...
Spicy Grapefruit Guacamole
Spicy Grapefruit Guacamole brings the creaminess of avocado together with juicy citrus. The pop of flavor is the perfect twist to this classic dip. This is one avocado mash fit for a holiday party. Take a good look at this gorgeous dip though, because it won't last long. Juicy grapefruit and pops of ...
Cheeseboard Tips for Entertaining
Use these expert Cheeseboard Tips to create an appetizer spread or cheese course your friends will love! Knowing some simple basics will help you serve the best variety. • • • I live on the upper west side of Manhattan. There are so many grocery stores and gourmet food markets right in my ...
Mandarin & Prosciutto Bruschetta
Mandarin & Prosciutto Bruschetta make every guest sing a little song of love! Salty, sweet, crunchy and indulgent bites; perfect for gatherings, or anytime you need a glorious nibble. When I developed this recipe, I think I ate these for lunch and dinner that day. They are supposed ...
Candy Corn Twist Cupcakes
I know people who like candy corn. I try not to judge them, and just love them for who they are--but it's hard. For those of you in my camp who don't love the wonderfully iconic Halloween candy, but, like me, survive off of several sugar fixes a day, I created a solution in the form of a ...
