There is evidence of cheese making dating back as far as 6,000 BC, so cheese is here to stay and part of everyone’s culture and a mainstay in many homes and entertaining. A cheese display is one really perfect item at the center of every party even just a simple plate with a block of…
Archives for March 2018
Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Sliders
I made these Irish themed sliders for last nights’ party since it was St. Patrick’s Day but even though the holiday is over doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a good corned beef slider any time of the year. There is a hint of the Guinness beer that comes through in the beef after it’s…
Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta with Asparagus & Sun Dried Tomatoes
I love creating new recipes and love them even more when they turn out good, this unique bruschetta recipe is delicious and the texture, color and taste will please all of your party guests. I love the contrast of the colors of red and green, I did this at last nights’ St. Patrick’s Day party…
Chocolate Chip Macaroon Bird’s Nests
Spring is just around the corner and I was in the mood today to blog, I had this idea for this recipe a while ago and knew that I would eventually write it, test it and stage it but was waiting for the right time I guess or when inspiration hit me. Today I was…
Blue Cheese & Bacon Aioli
Nothing enhances good food like great condiments, spreads & dips and this Blue Cheese & Bacon Aioli is a huge enhancer to many foods, especially steak sliders. If you are a blue cheese fan like me then this aioli is right down your alley; spread it on burgers, sliders and use it as a dip…
Asian Peanut Noodle Salad with Peanut Lime Sauce
Comfort food comes in so many varieties, shapes and sizes. I’m Sicilian and Irish and growing up there was always some kind of pasta on our dinner table at least twice a week, especially on Sundays. I love Asian food and when you put that in the mix with pasta, wow, I’m in comfort heaven….
Peanut Lime Sauce
I love cooking food with Asian flavors and this versatile sauce is so good on so many dishes. I used this sauce over a chilled Asian Peanut Pasta salad and it’s wonderful, tangy, and creamy with a nice tone of different spices and a bit of heat. Use it over hot or cold pasta dishes,…
Quick & Easy Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya
At most of the parties that I help people entertain, I am pressed for time and some dishes I want to cook fresh to maintain their integrity and taste. My shrimp & sausage jambalaya is much quicker than most jambalaya dishes with the use of converted rice; it shaves about 20 minutes off the traditional…
Bacon wrapped Chili & Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
I’m catering an event tonight of all kinds of “Southern Comfort” foods. I thought that these Bacon wrapped Chili & Cheese stuffed mini Bell Peppers would fit right in to comfort the hungry guests. This really is an easy recipe, there is no need to seed these peppers, there are very few in them and…
Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
Sometimes parties are just a party of two…and that’s okay, a quiet night at home enjoying some hot soup sounds like a great party to me. This is my go to recipe every time I want a comforting creamy broccoli soup; I made this over a couple of years already and it at the top…
