Keeping it simple yet delicious, detox smoothies are one of the best detox drinks to add to your daily routine. To detox the body you need to fuel it with whole foods that will help purge itself, while not compromising your daily vitamins and minerals. Smoothies consist of the entire fruit or vegetable – skin […]…
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Sauerkraut and Ham Balls — A Palatable Pastime
Crispy croquettes of ham, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese are perfectly nom. via Sauerkraut and Ham Balls — A Palatable Pastime
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Palmier — The Caramel-Coated Cook
I was watching one of the many Thanksgiving specials on the Food Network the other day when the Barefoot Contessa came on. For the win! Ina Garten was using her culinary magic to make a beautiful Thanksgiving meal for two and her appetizer of choice was a savory palmier. A palmier is a French pastry…
Chorizo Polenta Bites — Frugal Hausfrau
Spicy Mexica Chorizo tamed with a touch of melty cheese all piled on to the cutest little Polenta squares. That’s my kind of appetizer. Maybe yours, too! And look, there’s red & green for Christmas… via Chorizo Polenta Bites — Frugal Hausfrau
Bacon Cheese Ball Bites — the creative life in between
Are you looking for a fun party treat? Everybody loves a good cheese ball, but how about bite-sized appetizer cheese ball bites? Mini individual cheese ball bites rolled in bacon, chopped pecans and scallions and served on a pretzel stick. Enjoy this fun party appetizer for the holidays! Enjoy! Cheers & Hugs, Jodi via Bacon Cheese…
Asparagus and Peas Puff Pastry Pizza — Surreyfarms. A serene haven in the Los Gatos foothills
Long-time friends Nishma and Kamal invited us for dinner one Saturday evening along with our other long-time friends Swati and Tarak. Our three families have known each other for over 20 years and have seen our kids grow from babies to adults. When we get together it’s like family getting together for a great time […]…
Happy New Year Blessings From Once Upon a Spice!
A new year is like a blank book, and the pen is in your hands. It is your chance to write your fresh, beautiful story. Counting my blessings and wishing you more. Hope you enjoy the New Year in store. Have a joyous New Year, my Dear Friends!
New Year Beginnings: Mini Caprese Bites- Margarita Shrimp Cocktail Shots & Baby Chicken & Waffles
Here we have fun, striking and super quick mini accompaniments to your New Year Party (Eve or Day), cocktail gathering or simply an impromptu get-together. These impressive little ditties go together in a flash, taste AMAZING and aren’t they just simply adorable?! Miniatures with maximum flavors… Ingredients: 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved 10 to 14…
The Magical Properties of Herbs & Spices: The Mysterious & Prosperous 6
We’ve devoted a post to foods that boost good luck and fortune for the New Year. Even an appetizer recipe as a formula for good luck , but what about herbs and spices? Ancient Pharaohs laid in their final resting places filled with spices of various kinds blended by the perfumers’ art. Plumes of ritualistic, burning…
A Good Luck New Year Appetizer: Crispy Lemon Scented Cream Cheese Bacon Date Poppers
As for ringing in the New Year with good luck foods, these amazingly delectable petite poppers have you at least partially covered. Check list: bacon (the pig routing forward) dates (a symbol of money) lemon (fruit for abundance). Not to mention these sweet, smooth dates stuffed with lemony cream cheese all wrapped up in semi-salty bacon and…
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