Potato Skins are my favorite stand-by bar food. What are my other options? Nachos: Done right, YES, but why is it so hard for bars to get nachos right? Chicken wings: I can't get past the thought (and feel) of chewing off the bone. Fried calamari: Too fried. Potato Skins it is, then. And they are so easy to make at home, and add or limit ... view more
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Damn Meatballs {Sweet + Sour}
That's what my parents call them. "The Damn Meatballs." My parents actually aren't the swearing type, they just happened to QUADRUPLE this recipe for a New Year's Eve party they hosted, to serve 150 guests, and forming the meatballs turned in to an all-afternoon affair. "When will we be done making the Damn Meatballs?" But don't be dissuaded - ... view more
Kettle Corn {Fast + Easy + Healthy}
You can make a healthy version of kettle corn, at home, in your microwave, in less than 3 minutes. There. The secret is out. But backing up a bit, let me start with confessing that I find the smell of microwave popcorn to be quite off-putting. The stuff that comes in the pre-measured, pre-sealed bags - hate it. I blame my first job, where I ... view more
Party Tips: Meatballs + Manicures
Sometimes when I have people over for a get-together, I am a mess at "game time." As my first friends are arriving, I am generally not wearing makeup (or shoes), my sink is filled with dishes, and I'm lucky if I haven't thrown two armfuls of clothes in the bottom of my closet to hide them from sight. Something is simmering on the stove - three ... view more
Green Grape Gazpacho {Healthy + Easy}
In honor of my 100th post (!), I present to you a very easy, very healthy recipe that takes, honestly, about 100 seconds to make once you have all of the ingredients ready. This Green Grape Gazpacho is a Cooking Club favorite (Hostess: SLSC; Theme: A Light Spring Menu; Date: 04.23.06), and over 8 years later, we are still enjoying it - ... view more
Treats for Tazewell: Banana + Peanut Biscotti
I have always started my posts with an up-close shot of the highlighted dish, but the star of this show is my puppy, Tazewell, so he gets some face time too. He was a very willing assistant for today's photo shoot. I can't get enough of his face. And he is pretty fond of Banana + Peanut Biscotti. It is so easy to make treats for dogs; I admit I ... view more