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Party Planning and Recipes
- Recipe: Tea Punch with Oranges, Lemon and Mint
- TEA PUNCH WITH ORANGES, LEMON AND MINT "This reviving drink combines the scented bergamot flavor of Earl Grey tea and the cool refreshing taste of mint. Bergamot is related to mint and has a wonderful aroma of bergamot...
- Beverages
- Recipe: Jasmine Eggs (using jasmine and tangerine peel)
- JASMINE EGGS "These eggs require some planning, but they are a delicious and unique appetizer." 6 eggs, hard-boiled 3 cups water 3 tablespoons jasmine tea leaves 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 to 3 pieces o...
- Recipe: Fiesta Cheesecake (crushed tortilla chip crust)
- FIESTA CHEESECAKE 1 1/2 cups finely crushed tortilla chips 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted 20 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese with Jalapeno peppers 2 tables...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Easiest Berry Terrine (using plain gelatin)
- EASIEST BERRY TERRINE "This simple but stunning terrine Is delightful served with strawberry or raspberry whipped cream or a dollop of creme fraiche, but it may possibly be even better with berry or other fruit sorbet....
- Desserts - Fruit
- Recipe: Caterer's Crispy Potato Pancakes (quantity recipe)
- CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES Yield: 100 servings Portion size: 3 ounces Equipment: large stainless steel bowl, large saute pans, spatulas, paper towels, large colander, sheet pans for reheating 25 pounds pot...
- Side Dishes - Potatoes
- Recipe: Potted Shrimp (shrimp spread using cream cheese, make ahead)
- POTTED SHRIMP 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1 bay leaf 3/8 cup butter, softened, divided use 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined 3 tablespoons sherry 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon lemon juice ...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato Cheesecake Squares (Bon Appetit, 1991)
- SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHEESECAKE SQUARES FOR THE CRUST: 1 1/4 cups flour 6 tbsp butter, chilled* 1 large egg FOR THE FILLING: 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained (reserve 1 tablespoon oil) 6 cloves garli...
- Appetizers and Snacks
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- ISO: Rum Balls from Company's Coming by Jean Pare
- Like a fool I gave away my entire Company's Coming cook book collection years ago because well I knew by heart my ''go to'' recipes...flash forward 10-15 years and I haven't made many of the recipes since..and have forgo...
- Re: ISO: Rum Balls from Company's Coming by Jean Pare
- Christine, I will post the recipe you want tomorrow if no one posts it before me. Let me know if you need it ASAP and I will try to do it late tonight! I have most of Jean Pare's Cookbooks. Regards,...
- Thank You: Rum Balls
- Thank you Judy ! No rush whenever you have a chance...
- Recipe: Rum Balls - Jean Pare
- GRAND MARNIER OR RUM BALLS 3/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 tbsp granulated sugar 3 tbsp Grand Marnier 7 squares (1 oz each) semisweet chocolate, melted 3 cups chocolate graham cracker...
- Desserts - Cookies, Brownies, Bars
- Thank You: Thanks Judy!
- Thank you for taking the time post this...
- Thank You: Rum Balls - that's the recipe!!
- thank you very much Judy! that's the recipe!! can't wait to make them...
- Re: Rum Balls from Company's Coming
- Christine, You are very welcome! Glad that I could be of...
- ISO: Birthday Celebration Ideas for 16 yr. old Boy
- I have been very actively racking my brain and rummaging through my recipe collection trying to come up with something really nice, and very special for a boy's 16th birthday. I know with girls people throw "Sweet 16" p...
- Recipe: Recipes and Ideas for a Pizza Party
- Hi flhomeschoolmom! Would a "neat sixteen" party be appropriate for a boy (does anyone even say neat anymore)? LOL! I have some suggestions for you in regards to food for your son's birthday party. I'm sure you feel ...
- Holidays, Celebrations
- Thank You: Recipes and Ideas for Boys B-day Party
- Thank you for the link to the video. I've been doing a LOT of research for this party. The party is a 2 part thing...there's the "party" with up to 35 people and the "after party" of a few teenagers who will be staying...
- Recipe: A few more ideas - quantity party recipes on a budget
- Hi flhomeschoolmom! Here are a few more recipes for you to check out... No Grilling Cookout on a Budget from Jackie/MA And you might get some ideas from this list of quantity recipes (many are low cost and you can...
- Holidays, Celebrations
- Recipe: Sherried Mushroom Cheese Pate (using cream cheese and fresh herbs, make ahead)
- SHERRIED MUSHROOM CHEESE PATE "Flavored with a good sherry, a handful of fresh herbs, and a mix of plain and fancy mushrooms, ordinary cream cheese becomes sumptuous. Shaped in a mold and presented unmolded, it becom...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Raspberry Cheesecake Squares (15x10-inch pan, using raspberry jam, walnut pastry)
- RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE SQUARES FOR THE THE PASTRY: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 pound sweet butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 1/2 cups walnuts FOR THE FI...
- Desserts - Cheesecakes
- Recipe: Deconstructed Spring Roll Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette (appetizers, using wonton wrappers)
- DECONSTRUCTED SPRING ROLL SALAD "All the elements of a restaurant spring roll come to life in this easy appetizer. Pork chops are marinated in a mixture of classic Asian ingredients that also doubles as a flavorful ...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe(tried): Swedish Meatballs (Better Homes and Gardens, 1970's)
- SWEDISH MEATBALLS FOR THE MEATBALLS: 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs 1 cup light cream 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 Tbsp. butter 3/4 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound ground veal 1/4 pound ground pork 1 egg 1/4 cup fi...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Guacamole Goal Post Dip (layered and decorated bean dip)
- GUACAMOLE GOAL POST DIP FOR THE DIP: 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1 1/2 cups salsa 1 3/4 cups (7 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided use 2 containers (8 ounces each) guacamole 1/2 teaspoon ground c...
- Appetizers and Snacks
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- Recipe: Toffee Bananas (dipped in ice water to harden)
- TOFFEE BANANAS "This popular dessert is often made with apples, but I chose bananas here. It is not only delicious but great fun, particularly for young children. The last step is a bit tricky, but it is one that your...
- Desserts - Fruit
- Recipe: Feta Cheese and Fresh Chive Phyllo Kisses (freeze ahead)
- FETA CHEESE AND FRESH CHIVE PHYLLO KISSES "These delectable, flavor-packed cheese morsels freeze beautifully for do-ahead entertaining." 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature 1...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Feta Bruschetta (with garlic, basil and tomato)
- FETA BRUSCHETTA 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 10 slices French bread, cut 1-inch thick 1 (4 oz.) pkg. crumbled feta cheese 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh basil (or 1 tsp. d...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Sweet and Tangy Chicken Wings (using cola and orange juice, broiled and baked)
- SWEET AND TANGY CHICKEN WINGS "Chicken wings get a new look and delicious sweet and sour flavor with this recipe." 3 pounds chicken wings (about 16-20) 1 (8 oz) can cola 1 (12 oz) jar bottled chili sauce 1/4 cup...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Three French Cheeses with an Apple, Fennel, and Walnut Salad
- THREE FRENCH CHEESES WITH AN APPLE, FENNEL, AND WALNUT SALAD "Make the salad in fall and winter, when fennel and apples are at their crisp best." 3/4 cup walnuts 2 large fennel bulbs 1 red apple, quartered and c...
- Salads - Fruit, Gelatin
- Recipe: Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce
- PANNA COTTA WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE "Panna cotta means "cooked cream" in Italian, even though it is barely cooked at all." 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 cup milk 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extra...
- Desserts - Puddings, Gelatin
- Recipe: Lacy Parmesan Crisps
- LACY PARMESAN CRISPS "Called frico in Italy, these delicious wafers are simply spoonfuls of grated cheese that are baked and cooled. Reusable nonstick bakeware liners, available at most kitchenware stores and bakery s...
- Appetizers and Snacks
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- Recipe: Pot Roast with Root Vegetables (with spice rub, over roasted, serves 12)
- POT ROAST WITH ROOT VEGETABLES "Sweet spices give this stew an inviting aroma and accentuate the natural sweetness of the turnips, parsnips, carrots, and rutabaga." 1 boneless beef chuck roast (6 pounds), trimmed a...
- Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats
- Recipe: Classic Deviled Eggs and Homemade Habanero Hot Sauce
- CLASSIC DEVILED EGGS "Deviled eggs are a classic that doesn't need to be reinvented with all sorts of fancy ingredients. When it comes to making hard-boiled eggs, the biggest problem is easily overcooking them, which ...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Baked Pork Egg Rolls (using cooked pork)
- BAKED PORK EGG ROLLS "Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don't worry if your first egg roll doesn't look perfect; you'll master the easy tech...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Pork Roast Strata with Green Chiles and Goat Cheese
- PORK ROAST STRATA WITH GREEN CHILES AND GOAT CHEESE 12 ounces cooked roast pork, shredded or cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 5 cups)* Oil spray 12 ounces crusty Italian or French bread, with crusts, cut or torn into 3...
- Main Dishes - Pork, Ham
- Recipe: Buffalo Pork Skewers with Blue Cheese Sauce
- BUFFALO PORK SKEWERS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE "While this crowd-pleasing appetizer is great for the holidays, it's also perfect for football weekends, tailgating, and other entertaining year-round." 1 1/2 pounds pork...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Ice Cream Feast (Chocolate Fudge Cake and Ice Cream Cones)
- ICE CREAM FEAST "Perplexed expressions give way to gleeful shouts of 'I can do that' whenever I demonstrate making this cake. It may look tricky to you, until you realize that the ice cream cones are simply cup in hal...
- Holidays, Celebrations
- Recipe: Squealers (miniature wedding cakes, crumb coat and top coat frostings)
- SQUEALERS "Offer these little jewels to a table full of girls, young or old, and listen to then squeal with delight. There's nothing like a miniature cake decorated with an array of all the things girls are made of…pi...
- Holidays, Celebrations
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- Recipe: Strata Frittata (Baked Eggs with Ham and Swiss, freeze ahead)
- STRATA FRITTATA (BAKED EGGS WITH HAM AND SWISS CHEESE) "These delectable little squares have qualities of both a strata and a frittata. This recipe is similar to a strata in that it is, in essence, a one-dish egg cass...
- Breakfast and Brunch
- Recipe: Chipotle-Rock Shrimp Salad with Corn and Red Peppers in Tortilla Cups (make ahead)
- CHIPOTLE-ROCK SHRIMP SALAD WITH CORN AND RED PEPPERS IN TORTILLA CUPS "Rock shrimp is wonderful for stuffings and cold salads that are bound with cream cheese or mayonnaise. It is full of flavor and much more economic...
- Appetizers and Snacks