ShareHere’s a couple of ideas for tonight’s party:
* Pecan Pie  (I used this recipe but purchased ready made pie crust, plus made them into tartlets)
* Pressed & Grilled Cuban Style Sandwich
* Panini
* Hummus (I know this is out for ‘09 — so might as well finish the year off right)
* White Bean Puree (this is [...]

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Bored of the same old burgers, chicken and pork on the BBQ? Spice it up with some great dips and salsa’s that can be enjoyed with chips as an appetizer or to jazz up your regular meat recipes.
They are quick and easy! Check out my recipes:

Mango Salsa

Tomato Salsa

Corn and Pepper Salsa

Guacamole

Watch how I pull these [...]

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This recipe came from my hankering for saffron risotto and not having all the usual ingredients! I didn’t have white wine – but I did have beer. I ran out of parmesan cheese – but I did have cheddar. Chicken broth? No, but I did have vegetable broth. This is when I came up with [...]

ShareMy Tomato and Avocado Canape recipe is a finalist in MarxFoods.com’s Party Food Recipe Contest.  Now its time for the readers to vote on their favorite!

Would appreciate the vote on my recipe!  Click below to vote.

Share I realize that many tomatoes around the nation are just fine and have no threat of Samonella. Although, unless you’re buying from a local farmer’s market – you may not want to take the risk.

So, what are you supposed to make when the summer party comes around and you’re craving “Chips and Salsa?” Seek [...]

ShareAs some of you may know I am a member of a local Dinner Divas Club where we meet once a month and try out different recipes. So basically, the other members are part of my selected “culinary guinea pigs” (and yes, I just made that up!).
Last night it was my turn to [...]