Ideas for fabulous entertaining
Hot and Spicy Black Bean Dip
Hot and Spicy Black Bean Dip. My first “real” entertaining event after my college years was a housewarming party at my new townhouse in the […]
Entertaining Ideas
Easy Turkey Meatballs
Easy Turkey Meatballs. Are you trying to cut down on red meat? If so, my Easy Turkey Meatballs should help you meet your goals! Meaty […]
Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken and Roasted Corn
Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken and Roasted Corn. A nice chilled summery salad, my Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken and Roasted Corn is a great […]
Smoked Chicken Crepes with Spinach and Shallots
While enjoying his new outdoor smoker, my husband smoked a whole chicken. Normally, we will eat some of the smoked chicken and then save a […]
The Food Lover’s Favorite Bleu Cheese Dressing
Bleu cheese has been a favorite treat all of my life. Anytime I could get that wonderful bleu cheese dressing that was a mainstay on […]
Apricots with Fresh Ricotta and Mint
Mint is a favorite herb in my garden. It is perennial so it comes back every year. I grow my mint in containers so it […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Recipes!
Cinco de Mayo is coming up on Sunday May 5! The Food Lover has a few recipes to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Take […]
Pizza Pasta Salad
Easy Pizza Pasta Salad has been a mainstay for years on picnic and potluck buffets. All of the flavors of pizza converge into a simple […]
How to Assemble a Cheese Tray
Whether you’re having a party, setting up a buffet, or just enjoy cheese, here’s how to assemble a cheese tray. Sampling a number of cheeses […]
Couscous with Grilled Chicken, Apricots, Chickpeas and Toasted Almonds
Couscous with Grilled Chicken, Apricots, Chickpeas, and Toasted Almonds. What’s better than a dish you can serve either warm or chilled? A number of dishes […]
Super Sinful Potatoes au Gratin
Super Sinful Potatoes au Gratin. My husband and I try to eat pretty healthy by making our own meals, trying to concentrate on more fresh […]
Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce
Just ask my husband. He will tell you that I would eat some sort of “Mexican” or “Tex-Mex” food every day if I could. The […]
Antipasti Platter for a Meal or a Party
A favorite meal of my husband’s and mine is antipasti. Originating in Italy, antipasti is plural for antipasto and means “before the meal.” It’s usually […]
Elegant Smoked Salmon with Penne – A Valentine’s Favorite
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day in the year. Some couples head out to dinner, and others prefer a nice quiet evening at home […]
Individual Vegetable Lasagnas
Individual Vegetable Lasagnas. Everytime I hear “Vegetable Lasagna”, it reminds me of an episode from the “Seinfeld” TV show. Elaine is on an airplane with […]