photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we are taking nachos to a new level! You can serve these Sausage Nachos as an entree or appetizer – it will bring you rave reviews either way. Top with our recipe for homemade Fresh Guacamole here> and you have just made Friday night special! Print Sausage Nachos Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: American Ingredients 9 oz. bag restaurant style corn tortilla chips
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Photo credit: Jeanine Thurston I love this recipe for Roasted Corn in a Glass from the authors of Muy Bueno: Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor and the Muy Bueno blog. With their permission I’m sharing it below. If you like it too, make sure to check out more delicious recipes from Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack and Veronica Gonzalez-Smith in their book here> Corn in a Cup - (Elote en Vaso) 12 Servings This is Mexico’s finest street dish,
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Picture Credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we’re toasting to a special Easter weekend! Cheers to this fun, healthy, and meatless (it’s Good Friday) Veggie Shot. Enjoy and happy Easter. These Veggie Shots are a fun twist on serving traditional veggies and dip on a platter. These single serve portions can either be served en masse on a buffet table at a brunch or cocktail party or arranged at each
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali Try these simple, yet special Deviled Egg Chicks for Easter this year. They will be the stars of the table! Chick Deviled Eggs Ingredients 6 large eggs, hardboiled and cooled 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tsp. Dijon mustard salt and pepper, to taste 12 small Raisinetes (or raisins) 1 candied orange slice grated lemon peel 12 Cheez-Its Instructions Peel eggs. Slice bottom off each egg so it will sit flat. Slice top
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The Mediterranean Diet is making news! It’s rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables and has been shown to ward off heart attack and stroke ( See NY Times Article here>). What makes me happy is that this diet allows for delicious meals that are satisfying. The three recipes below are perfect trio for a dinner party, just add the wine! Below, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Peggy Kotsopoulos shares 3 very special Mediterranean
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The Governors Ball, the most coveted Oscars® after-party invite, serves up Hollywood glam and is a foodies’ dream! For the 19th year in a row, Wolfgang Puck, chef to the stars will produce a blockbuster menu for the Governors Ball. The celebrity chef, along with chef Matt Bencivenga, has created a menu featuring more than 50 imaginative dishes, from one-bite hors d’oeuvres to small-plate entrees that will be passed throughout the evening. This is a
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Try A Mini-Muff For Mardi Gras At Home! Muffuletta sandwiches are a wonderful New Orleans tradition. These famous sandwiches are served throughout the city, and particularly in the restaurants along Decatur Street in New Orleans’ Old French Quarter. Traditionally, this sandwich is served on 8 inch round, 2 inch thick, crusty Italian bread made in New Orleans, especially for the Muffuletta Sandwich (A Muff). However, Muffuletta bread is hard to find outside of New Orleans,
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Candied Bacon is fast becoming a hot item on menus in restaurants across the country. This special treat has the salty and savory flavor of bacon, mixed in with a punch of sweet – an unforgettable taste. The two opposite but complementary flavors hit your taste buds at the same time and create magic! Candied bacon makes a perfect party appetizer. Try serving it alone or with cheese and honey (recipe is below) and watch
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and since this weekend is the Super Bowl, we’re doing WINGS! These are good, not gooey and have less calories than more traditional versions. Take the fuss (and mess) out of Friday Night with these easy to make Tequila Spiked Wings. Dress typical wings up with tequila, lime and rosemary. Then, marinate, bake and serve for simple and special meal that will score big with the family. 3.1.09 Print
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Photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and today we are putting the spotlight on some spicy bites that will make you happy. These are perfect for a casual night of noshing with a cold beer – enjoy! Print Fried Sausage Bites with Spicy Mustard Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: American Serves: 4 Ingredients 8 links Chorizo Smoked Chicken Sausage, cut into ¼” slices 2 tsp. canola oil 4 tbsp. spicy mustard Instructions
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At a loss for what to serve your gluten free or vegan party guests? Well, here’s a recipe that’s incredibly easy to make and so delicious – all your guest will LOVE it. Create this colorful party platter with with the Zing Roll recipe below. Zing Rolls – Vegetable Spring Rolls with Red Rice Noodles Prep Time: 45 minutes Refrigerate: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 single-serve packages (2 ounces each) Thai Kitchen® Red Rice Noodles
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During the month of January, we’ll be covering What’s HOT in Food for 2013. Today, we’re embracing #20 on the list of TOP 20 Trends: Food Truck Food or Street Eats. Beef Empanadas are a delicious, and flavorful meal or snack that kids and adults love! I found this awesome recipe at Pillsbury®. It’s super easy – just 20 minutes prep and 20-25 minutes in the oven. Serve with a salad or carrot and
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I love this appetizer for Holiday Entertaining. It’s flavor packed and delicious, plus it’s a lighter and healthier option than many more traditional party snacks. It’s also easy to prepare, takes just minutes to assemble, and it looks fun and festive on your Christmas party table! What’s better than that? If you have a perfect party appetizer, share it below. If we use it, we will highlight it and you here. Greek Salad Skewers: Ingredients
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Chex® Party Mix is a tradition in our family. My Mother-In-law, Laura has a special red jar in her house filled with Chex® Mix at the holidays. It’s the first thing my boys run to when they get to her house for Christmas Eve dinner. Next to the red jars are a stack of red bowls, they fill up quickly and the contents of the jar disappears – the crunching and munching feel like Christmas!
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Just in time for the holidays, we wanted to share a new recipe with you courtesy of BetterEats.com – Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola. Figs are one of my favorite and this deliciously elegant appetizer screams holiday! Hope you enjoy. Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola – from BetterEats.com Gorgonzola cheese meets dried figs poached in port. The result: a thoroughly elegant holiday appetizer. Cook Time 0 min Prep Time 40 min Yields 16 serv. INGREDIENTS 16 medium figs,
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Here’s a recipe for a delicious appetizer that’s a favorite on my holiday table. The recipe was featured at the Sandra by Sandra Lee NYC blogger event earlier this year. I hope you enjoy it and serve it to your guests this holiday season. Many thanks to Sears HC and Sandra Lee for sharing it with us, so we could share it with YOU! Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms Prep 25 minutes Bake: 20 minutes Makes 24
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Photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s Friday Night Bites and tonight we feel like taking a dip! For many, this would be the ultimate Friday Night Bite, paired with a glass of wine. If you are hosting an intimate gathering, this special little appetizer is a true treat served up in these individual-sized servings. Your guests will covet their serving of dip and wont’ have to worry about any “double dipping.” Print Baked Spinach Artichoke
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With turkey on everyone’s mind this month, I thought I would share this recipe from San-J for Turkey Meatballs. Turkey tends to be dryer than beef, but the BBQ sauce keeps these moist and gives them great taste. Serve the meatballs over wide egg noodles, an Asian spin on the Swedish version. It makes a delicious hot meal on a cold night and the kids love it! TURKEY MEATBALLS Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 2 pounds
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Photo and recipe credit: Allen’s Popeye Spinach Try adding some good-for-you veggies to your holiday appetizers this year. I love spinach and these tasty appetizer will be a favorite with your guests! Popeye Spinach Balls Ingredients 1 can (13.5 oz.) Popeye Chopped Spinach, drained 1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix 1/2 cup (2 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese 3 eggs 6 Tablespoons butter or margarine, softened Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheet; set aside.
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Feature this amazing edible art appetizer at your Thanksgiving Feast! This festive appetizer welcomes my guests every year. It’s my labor of love for my son – it’s his one and only request every Thanksgiving. Here’s how to create your own Bread Cornucopia with Veggies & Dip Make a cone form for your cornucopia using aluminum foil. (see image below) Stuff it with aluminum foil and give the “tail” a slight twist. Spray entire cone
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Score with the family and friends on game day, by serving this delicious Broccoli Cheese Dip at your homegating party! It’s a fan favorite and an inexpensive way to fill a crowd. BROCCOLI & CHEESE DIP “super” BOWL INGREDIENTS 1 16 oz. container Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 medium red pepper, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 Tbsp. butter 1 12 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli florets 1 medium size bread bowl (made from round loaf of
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Fuel your guests’ flames, and add to the football fun this weekend, with these easy to prepare Buffalo wings. This recipe takes the muss and fuss out of making wings. Simply bake them until golden brown and then toss in buffalo wing sauce. Serve them with sides of celery and bleu cheese or ranch dressing. One other must-have side – hand wipes, display individually wrapped packets in a bowl near the wings and napkins for
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Here is a great recipe for fall entertaining, Butternut Squash. It’s in season, so enjoy this sweet treat while it’s here. It’s a one of our party menu favorites. These soup shot appetizers are fun to serve and keep guests happy until dinner is on the table. They’re also perfect for homegating parties, simply sip while watching the game on Sunday. Butternut Squash Soup Shots (Makes 8-10 Shots) Ingredients: 3 lb. butternut squash, halved and
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Peaches are one of summer’s treasured gifts. Here’s a great way to feature and enjoy them as part of a dinner party for friends or family. Just follow the easy recipes below that incorporate some of Balducci’s treasures too! Then try giving your featured ingredient the starring role on your table, with this clever tablescape idea below. image from OneWed.com> GRILLED HONEY GINGER PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH SALSA Serves: 4 Ingredients Bone in pork
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we have a special treat that features TEQUILA! Try this refreshing treat with a kick. Adults only please, tequila spiked watermelon sprinkled with fresh lime juice and coarse salt. Love this cocktail/appetizer all in one – when you’re done with your treat, enjoy the liquid part, watermelon infused tequila! Cheers Print Tequila Melon Ballers Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Appetizer/Cocktail Serves: makes 18 Ingredients 1 seedless watermelon blanco tequila
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This recipes comes from Andrea Correale, president and owner of Elegant Affairs Catering. It’s a perfect party appetizer. You can prepare this special dish ahead of time, pop it on the grill when guests arrive, and serve it hot in minutes. Everyone will love this treat with sweet heat! Chilled & Grilled Shrimp with Mango Salsa Ingredients 2 cups of olive oil 8- cloves garlic, thinly sliced juice of 2 limes 1 teaspoon salt ½-
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Take your naked veggies skinny dipping! Summer is here and fresh vegetables are in abundance. Before dinner, as a pool side snack or packed up in a picnic basket, ‘naked” veggies are a perfect way to satisfy friends and family when you host. Tomatoes, cucumbers, green, yellow and red peppers, carrots, broccoli, celery – you like it, it works and the more variety the better. To add something really special to your vegetable plate, try
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and this week we’re sharing just that – BITES! These bites are packed with flavor and make a perfect appetizer. They’re easy to make, but still special and delicious to serve with cocktails before sitting down to dinner. You can also enjoy them before heading out to dinner. It’s smart to mix and match the way you entertain: if you’re heading out, kick off the evening in your
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We’d like to share a very simple and special way to enjoy a healthy party treat! These fresh fruit lollipops are so simple to make, and make a very special presentation on your table – a bold, beautiful splash of color! The best thing about these good-for-you lollipops is that they put BIG smiles on the kids faces (and that’s contagious!) Just watch how fast they disappear, and how much fun everyone has eating
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Show your feminine side this Super Bowl and put out party food that the ladies will love too. Give the girls something to nosh on that they won’t feel bad about eating – lighter bites that are pretty will score a touchdown with the women. As pictured above, serve a tray of fruit, nuts, crackers and cheese in addition to the dude food that is traditional football fare. Finish with chocolate covered strawberry footballs –
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Tonight enjoy simple Spanish tapas before dinner. Make up a platter with Serrano ham, fresh bread, extra virgin olive oil, Manchego cheese, salted almonds and Spanish olives. Sip white or red Spanish wine (suggestions below) and kick off the weekend right! RED: Bodegas Lan Rioja Crianza 2006 – Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 90 points $11.99 at wine.com WHITE: Bodegas Fillaboa Albarino Rias Baixas 2010 - Albarino Rias Baixas, Spain Wine
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This light version of bruschetta features the flavors of fresh produce. It’s my summer “go-to” appetizer; I never get tired of it. Go light with the olive oil because there’s nothing better than fresh produce and you want its flavor to shine through. This appetizer is not only affordable to prepare, it’s easy, just the way we like it! GRILLED SUMMER BRUSCHETTA Ingredients (serves 10-12) 1 loaf Italian bread (sliced into ½” slices) 1 clove
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