Bridal Shower Menu

Last weekend we had a bridal shower for my little sister who is getting married in April. I will be posting the recipes over the next couple of days, but here is what was on the menu:

Cold appetizers:

Blue Cheese Crostini
Assorted Cheese Platter w/Crackers
Baby BLT’s
Edible Arrangement

 Warm appetizers:

Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Brie Tartlets
Chicken Satay Bites w/Peanut Sauce
Hot Broccoli [...]

Snack Food Sunday Roundup and Super Bowl Party Ideas!

Savory Snacks:
Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bites
Ginger Honey Garlic Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs/Kielbasa/Wieners
Ranch Chicken Wonton Cups
Garlic, Cheese and Sausage Bites
Pepperoni Pinwheels
Bacon Pinwheels
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tartlets
Barbeque Beef Cups
Veggie Bars
Dips and Spreads:
Warm Crab Dip
Roasted Garlic and Herb Dip
Garlic Cheese Spread
Warm Artichoke Dip
Cheddar Ale Spread
Spinach Spread
Mexican Layer Dip
Sweet Endings:
Cinnamon Toast White Chocolate Pretzels
Fruit Dip
Holiday Hash (make with your teams colors!)
Cookies
Raspberry [...]

Menu Monday

Not finalized yet, but this is what I have so far!
Dinner #1: Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale
Dinner #2: Chicken Scarpariello with Pasta and something for a vegetable
Dinner #3:Chicken Piccata with Lemon Garlic Green Beans (did not get made last week)
Dinner #4: Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs with Spaghetti and Garlic Bread

Menu Monday

Here’s what we are eating this week (hopefully)!
Dinner #1: Baked Pork Chops with Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Dinner #2: Chicken Piccata w/Lemon Garlic Green Beans
Dinner #3: Caesar Salads w/Steak
Dinner #4: Kung Pao Chicken w/Stir Fry Veggies
Dinner #5: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Dinner # 6: Cranberry Apple Pork Tenderloin w/Garlic Mashed Red Skin Potatoes and Green Beans

Menu Monday

I am back to menu planning on my blog. I have been able to somewhat plan my menus, but have trouble sticking with the meals I actually plan! So, once again, I am hoping this will help. I prefer to pick 5-6 meals for the week versus planning what we will have to eat each night. [...]

The countdown is on!

So it’s Tuesday evening and Thanksgiving prep is well under way. Thanks to Katie’s Hyper Homemaker Blog, my menu is set and my timeline is complete. Now, it’s just a matter of putting everything together over the next couple of days and being able to enjoy Thanksgiving! I am really looking forward to the food [...]

Happy Birthday Abby!

We celebrated my daughter, Abigail’s first birthday last weekend. This past year has flown by and I can’t believe my baby is already one. We had a ton of people at our house, and Abby had a great time.
I wanted to keep the food simple and avoid using the oven, so here is what was on [...]

Happy Labor Day!

I hope everyone is enjoying their day off today. If you are working, I’m sorry. I have been there too! We are having some friends over for an end of summer cookout later on today, and here is what we will be eating.

Caribbean Fruit Punch (from Stephany)
Assorted Soda and Beer
Ice Water with Lemon
Cheddar Ale Spread with Pretzels, [...]

Menu Monday

I skipped out on planning my menu last week since we went on vacation, but we are back! I also have some posts that I didn’t get a chance to put up last week before we left, so those will be coming later today.
Dinner #1: Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale
Dinner #2: Mozzarella Beef Burgers with [...]

Menu Monday

Dinner #1: Grilled Pizza (from Kate)
Dinner #2: Pork Tenderloin with Lemon Mustard Sauce with String Beans and Shallots (from Emily)
Dinner #3: Baked Honey Lime Chicken (from Jessica) with Herbed New Potatoes (from Tara) and Broccoli
Dinner #4: Chicken Piccatta Pasta Toss (from Brooke)
Dinner #5: Pasta with Homemade Bolognase Sauce (from lovestoeat) with Roasted Garlic Bread and [...]