Entertaining

Easy Dips for Chicken Wings

February 1, 2012 Appetizer
Easy Dips for Chicken Wings

When it comes to chicken wings, the usual go to dip is a creamy ranch or tangy blue cheese. But with the Super Bowl just around the corner, convenient on-hand ingredients can be transformed into quick dips that are sure to pack a flavorful punch. Spice it up: Combine apricot preserves, Worcestershire sauce, light brown [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Orange & Coffee Martini

January 13, 2012 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Orange & Coffee Martini

Happy 2012! It’s a New Year, a time to start fresh and make changes for the better. This year, I’ve made a resolution to take some to celebrate the little things in life – those small victories that would otherwise go unnoticed.  Hopefully, by celebrating these moments, 2012 will be a happy and joyful. So [...]

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Taste of Home Holiday: New Year’s Eve Cocktails

December 26, 2011 Beverages
Taste of Home Holiday: New Year’s Eve Cocktails

The staff at Taste of Home loves a good cocktail – especially on New Year’s Eve. Here are some of our favorite signature drinks we love to serve as we ring in the New Year. I love a good Irish Mule, but it can only be made with a good Irish whiskey – no Jack [...]

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Small Plate: Fall Cocktails

November 12, 2011 Autumn
Small Plate: Fall Cocktails

I love to spend my weekends surrounded by good friends, good food, and some really good cocktails. Sitting around a bon fire, my friends and I indulge in libations that were made for this cozy season. Hot buttered rum, spiked apple cider – each pairs well with the frosty chill that’s in the air.  Here [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Wine and Cheese Pairing

November 11, 2011 Appetizer
Cocktail Friday: Wine and Cheese Pairing

embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direkt Fall always seems like the perfect time for a good glass of wine and a few slices of perfectly paired cheeses – especially on a Friday night. Our friends at Jordan Winery offered to share their tips for pairing a Cabernet with some mouthwatering cheeses. What are some of your [...]

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5 Thanksgiving Tips for Easy Entertaining

November 9, 2011 Entertaining
5 Thanksgiving Tips for Easy Entertaining

Putting together a Thanksgiving feast is not for the faint of heart. It takes lots of planning, time, and energy to pull off the most important meal of the year. With a giant bird to thaw, potatoes to peel, pies to bake, and relatives knocking on the door, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and want [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Chocolate Martini

November 4, 2011 Autumn
Cocktail Friday: Chocolate Martini

Happy Friday, everyone! We’ve gotten through the week, and now it’s time to kickback and relax. Things are going to get hectic in the next couple of weeks, full of planning, family gatherings, and lots of dishes. With holiday stress looming on the horizon, I think we should indulge in something a little luxurious. Vodka [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Witches’ Brew

October 28, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Witches’ Brew

Halloween really isn’t my holiday. I’ve never been good at coming up with elaborate costumes, and awkward house parties with strangers in masks just really isn’t my idea of a good time. For me, Halloween isn’t fun unless you’re a kid and can walk up and down the neighborhood, squealing with delight, as you knock [...]

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Halloween Party Ideas from Fresh Home

October 18, 2011 Autumn
Halloween Party Ideas from Fresh Home

Hey guys – this is Rachel, blogger over at Fresh Home Blog, a sister site to Love and Homemade Recipes. Sarah asked me to pen a guest blog about Halloween entertaining, and I was excited to share some of Fresh Home’s great ideas over on one of our favorite food blogs! The first thing you’ll [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Tequila Sunrise

September 16, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Tequila Sunrise

I have a secret. I’m not ready for fall. I’m not ready for cooler weather, for falling leaves, for sweaters. I’m not ready for casseroles, slow cookers, for pot roasts. I’m still craving the summer sun on my shoulders, a tall glass of cold lemonade, and bowls of fresh, spicy salsa.  Instead of walking through [...]

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