Entertaining Ideas

Savory Spiced Mixed Nuts

June 14, 2022 The Food Lover 0

Savory Spiced Mixed Nuts. When I was growing up, my father usually had a container of Beer Nuts on hand to enjoy with his favorite […]

Zesty Mediterranean Goat Cheese Spread

July 30, 2021 The Food Lover 0

Zesty Mediterranean Goat Cheese Spread. Trader Joe’s used to carry a wonderful layered pesto sun dried tomato cheese torte for spreading on crackers or baguette […]

Burger Bar

July 2, 2021 The Food Lover 0

Burger Bar. This summer, maybe for your Fourth of July celebration, set up a versatile Create-Your-Own Burger Bar. Your family and guests will have fun […]

Beef Bourguignon

January 13, 2021 The Food Lover 0

Beef Bourguignon. Whenever Winter approaches, Beef Bourguignon is on my menu. A rich beef dish, served with red wine, it’s also an elegant dish for […]

Blueberry Lemon Curd Tart

July 8, 2020 The Food Lover 0

Blueberry Lemon Curd Tart. What’s Summer without lemons and blueberries? I love that combo, especially in a dessert. My Blueberry Lemon Curd Tart is simple […]

Easy Stuffed Mushroom Caps

June 25, 2020 The Food Lover 0

Easy Stuffed Mushroom Caps. My husband and I like to prepare lighter dinners especially in the summer months. This easy recipe is finished in about […]

Rocking Raspberry Martini

April 13, 2020 The Food Lover 0

Rocking Raspberry Martini. This is one of my favorite martinis especially around the holidays: Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July, etc. In other […]

Valentines Day Date Night Menu

February 11, 2020 The Food Lover 0

Valentines Day Date Night Menu. This year, give your sweetie a home-cooked meal instead of going out. Avoid the crowds and have an intimate multi-course […]

Chicken Caesar Salad

January 19, 2020 The Food Lover 0

Chicken Caesar Salad. One of my favorite bosses used to love to order a Chicken Caesar Salad when we would go out to lunch at […]

Mushroom Pappardelle

January 9, 2020 The Food Lover 0

Mushroom Pappardelle. Mushrooms are very meaty and provide that “umami” flavor that everyone seems to be seeking these days. As everyone knows by now, my […]