It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we are ready for a BBQ. Feed a crowd with this easy to prepare recipe for mini burgers. This recipe allows you to prepare a tray of sliders ahead of time, so all you have to do is lift them out of the dish, pop them on the grill, slide them in a roll, and serve them up. Perfect for Friday night parties! Print The Best Burger
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Photo by: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we are sparking up the grill. Warmer weather is here and we can’t wait for some shrimp on the barbie! This Shrimp and Veggies recipe is easy and delicious. Pair it with your favorite chardonnay and some fresh baked bread and you’ll have a meal that’s worthy of guests. Print Shrimp & Veggies on the grill Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Main Cuisine: American Ingredients
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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: Alexandra Mascali The weekend just got a whole lot sweeter – enjoy this week’s Friday Night Bites recipe! The different textures in this mile-high sweet are guaranteed to send your taste buds soaring. This dessert has a fudgy brownie-goodness with a layer of gooey marshmallow topped with a chocolaty peanut butter crunch. Print Peanut Butter Marshmallow Crunch Brownies Author: Alexandra Mascali Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: American Ingredients 1 batch of brownies 1½ cups toasted
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites, and tonight you can forget all about the forks and knives. Just don’t forget the napkins because these hand pies are juicy. A delicious cheeseburger inside a light, golden crust that’s perfect for eating with your hands. Make up a batch, and then hand them off and start enjoying the weekend! Print Cheeseburger Hand Pies Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Main Cuisine: American Serves: 8 Ingredients 1
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we have some soup for the soul! We love serving a one-pot meal on Friday night, it makes clean-up easy, so we can start enjoying the weekend, as soon as dinner’s done. Add some fresh bread and Vino (lightly oaked Chardonnay is a great match) if you like, and you have a meal that’s just right for inviting guests to join. Print Chicken & Rice
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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 It’s time for Friday Night Bites, and tonight is a meatless meal that will make you feel like spring! Our version of Pasta Primavera is fresh and oh so tasty! This “cream-less” Pasta Primavera recipe is a “light” yet satisfying the family or guests if you are entertaining. We love this dish because it’s so versatile – in addition to a quick Friday Night Bite, it’s a great meatless dish to
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites, and what better way to kick off Saint Patrick’s Day weekend than with Potato Soup! (note this is a flashback Friday Night Bites) Elizabeth is sharing her amazing potato soup recipe with you - I tried a bowl just the other day in her kitchen and can tell you it’s a real treat. It tasted amazing and I couldn’t believe it was a light version. My friend is amazing,
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight is another “berry sweet” idea from Ally! Looking for a way to switch up your normal Friday night pizza? This Nutella Berry Pizza is the perfect pizza to do just that! The sweet taste from the hazelnut spread and the fruity taste from the berries, make this desert irresistible. -Ally Print Nutella Berry Pizza Author: Alexandra Mascali Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: American Serves: 6 Ingredients
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites, and our Party Bluprints intern Ally, is making magic again. Check out her Cheesecake Oreo Cupcake recipe below. It will certainly make your Friday night fantastic! (PS: Oh boy, are we all going to miss Ally when she heads off to college in the fall) Oreo Cheesecake has always been a favorite dessert of mine. This quick and simple recipe allows you to make this
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight’s meal is meatless and delicious! “What I like about this fun Friday Night Bites recipe is that you can literally whip it up in minutes. If you keep leftover rice in the fridge and shrimp in the freezer, you can always substitute in whatever vegetables you have on hand. Make sure you stock soy sauce and sesame oil (the sesame oil is what gives it that Chinese
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we have Gemelli Arrabbiata for you. Arrabbiata means angry in Italian, but you will feel nothing but happy eating this simple to make, spicy tomato sauce over pasta. We paired it with creamy ricotta cheese, that slowly melts into the gemelli. You can mix it through the entire dish if the heat gets too intense. It’s just right for tonight, or any night you want to
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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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Image credit Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and since it’s cold outside and the kids are still feeling under the weather, it’s a perfect night for a movie. And there’s no better match for a movie than popcorn, so we challenged our dessert expert, Alexandra to come up with a simple but special recipe for us! Without fail, she popped up the perfect recipe and lots of fun. Alexandra shares it below,
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Photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight’s recipe is one of my favorites, especially when Elizabeth makes it! The Orecchiette in this awesome dish, act like little pasta saucers catching the combo of light garlickly onion sauce, peas and sausage creating the perfect bite. This flavorful pasta is light yet satisfying, and just the thing for an easy and delicious Friday Night Bite to enjoy with family or friends. Simple
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we have a fun salad featuring crunchy bacon bits. This Bacon Pomegranate Salad also includes tangy red onions and a pop of tart and crunchy pomegranate seeds. It’s a perfectly simple and special way to start the weekend. Enjoy! Print Bacon Pomegranate Salad Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: American Ingredients 12 oz. spinach/spring mix lettuce, washed and dried 1 medium red onion,
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we’re featuring a comfort food classic that’s the perfect way to wrap up 2012! It’s also a great way to make use of any left-over Christmas ham. The Monte Cristo Sandwich has a “breakfast for dinner” twist and combines the fun of French toast with hearty ham and cheese. Yum! 3.1.09 Print Monte Cristo Sandwich Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Sandwich Cuisine: American Serves: 4
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we have a “lite bite” that’s perfect for feeling right! The combination of sweet mandarin oranges and tartly sweet Craisins® add a punch of flavor and festive color to this delicious salad. Enjoy! Print Citrus Salad Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: American Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 12 oz. spinach/spring mix lettuce, washed and dried 15 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained ¾ cup Craisins Italian dressing (use your
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and today we bring you one of our best ‘bake and take‘ dishes for the holidays. Of course you can always stay at home and enjoy it too! The holidays are all about comfort, sharing and good company. So we wanted to create a recipe that was perfect for sharing whether you are hosting or guesting this holiday season. Our Baked Holiday Pasta is just the right dish for
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Photos & Recipe by Alexandra Mascali Our Twist on the Traditional Trifle This Friday Night Bites recipe is not only kid-friendly, but kid “doable”. Friday afternoons are a fun time to work on a quick and easy “edible craft” with the kids. Plus, it’s an opportunity to making some holiday baking memories. Tip: if your children are very young, prepare the brownies ahead of time so they don’t have to wait around for them to
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites! Tonight we have Turkey Rice Soup. This surprisingly hearty and healthy soup is one fortifying meal that warms you up from your head to your toes. It’s a great “make-ahead” dish that is a true treat to share with friends. Print Turkey Rice Soup Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Soup Cuisine: American Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 1 turkey carcass 1 lb. leftover turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 stalks
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Here’s special spin on Friday Night Bites… Don’t know what to do with the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? Well here’s your answer, 2 totally delicious recipes from Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay for Hellmann’s® Holiday Tips. Happy Holiday and enjoy! This paella is delicious! I love it, because it’s a hearty one pot meal that has loads of flavor and is easy to make. This will be an addition to my menu repertoire all year
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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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As a very special Friday Night Bites, Elizabeth is sharing her father’s recipe for the perfect Thanksgiving Turkey! Posted by Elizabeth My father has always loved to grill. He would experiment with different types of wood chips, techniques, meats and poultry. When I was in high school, he decided to smoke our Thanksgiving Turkey on the grill. We take our Thanksgiving Feast very seriously and there was a bit of discussion on risking the outcome
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Photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight it’s our take on a simple scampi. This light yet filling dish is a perfect “Friday Night Bite” recipe. Although it takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, this flavorful recipe will make your guests feel special and your family feel full! Print Garlic Shrimp Linguini – Friday Night Bites Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Italian Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil
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Photo credit: Alexandra Mascali The homemade dressing takes this dish from delicious to deliriously good! Looking for a filling yet messy free version of a BLT? This BLT salad is the perfect meal for any Friday Night. All the components of your favorite classic sandwich are here, but in a healthier form! – Alexandra Mascali Print The BEST BLT Salad Author: Alexandra Mascali Cuisine: American Serves: 4 Ingredients Salad 5 oz. container washed lettuce (you can use
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Photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and today we’re featuring an American All-Star recipe! The BLT sandwich is one of the most family-friendly sandwiches out there. Our twist on the BLT sandwich features an avocado mayonnaise spread which adds a unique touch to this sandwich and makes it taste great. This spread is not meant to be the star of the show, but a complement to the crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce,
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali These meatball sliders are a twist on the classic American sliders. An easy, “mess free”, mini meatball sub is a great appetizer for any Friday Night. Print Meatball Sliders – Friday Night Bites Author: Alexandra Mascali Recipe type: Main Serves: 32-40 sliders Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef ¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 large egg ½ tsp. garlic powder salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight’s recipe is great for a cold Friday night. This potato corn chowder instantly warms you up. The best thing about this full-flavored soup is the contrasting textures of the potato and corn, which enhances this hearty dish. Plus, it’s easy to make, easy to reheat, and easy to enjoy! – Alexandra Mascali 5.0 from 1 reviews Print Potato Corn Chowder Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Main
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali This family favorite BLT Dip is easy to serve at gatherings especially during football games! It has all the tastes of a BLT sandwich minus the mess of eating a BLT sandwich. Depending on the number of guests, you may choose to make two small containers of dip so you can place them at two different locations or make one medium/large serving for all. I adapted the recipe from one of
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Photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and here’s Ally to bring you one of her favorite recipes. Ally is Elizabeth’s daughter and has been taking photos and helping out around the Party Bluprints Blog for a few years. Today we welcome her as an official blog contributor! “I will be contributing to the blog this fall and wanted to share an easy, delicious recipe that I love.” – ALLY Print
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and this recipe will make your mouth water! It comes from Chef Michael Symon for Wisconsin Cheese. I love the use of lighter panko breadcrumbs and the delicious mozzarella cheese. Your friends and family will love this simple and special meal that kicks off the weekend right! To check out more delicious recipes visit eatwisconsincheese.com > Veal Chop Milanese with Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella By Chef Michael Symon Ingredients-
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight is FOR ADULTS ONLY. It’s cocktail hour on a fork – we spiked the salad! Tequila-Spiked Jicama Salad paired with grilled pork is the perfect way to kick off the Labor Day Weekend. Save the hamburgers and hot dogs for Monday’s celebration and go in a different direction tonight. The pairing of the reposado tequila with orange and crunchy jicama gives you the greatest cocktail/appetizer combo
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