She Knows Parties

August 28th, 2008

Harvest Party Treat- Hot Raspberry Cider

It’s a new twist on an old favorite. Hot Raspberry Cider is wonderful for a fall harvest party, a Halloween party, or to warm you up at a tailgate party.
Here’s the recipe:
Hot Raspberry Cider
8 cups of apple cider or apple juice
1 cup of frozen raspberry juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
Combine all […]

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August 24th, 2008

Harvest Party Treat- Caramel Apples

Caramel apples are a wonderful treat for a fall harvest or birthday party. They’re easy to make, and fun to eat. Here’s my favorite caramel apple recipe.
What you’ll need:
6 granny smith apples (or another tart apple)
6 wooden sticks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag of caramels (unwrapped)
2 tablespoons of water
no stick cooking spray
Aluminum foil
Insert a […]

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August 15th, 2008

Appetizer Recipes: Smoked Salmon and Caper Spread

Here’s another party appetizer recipe courtesy of Carr’s Crackers.
Smoked Salmon and Caper Spread
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Time to Table: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 1/2 cups salmon mixture; 12 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
2 ounces cream cheese, softened (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 […]

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August 13th, 2008

Halloween Party Treat~ Eyeball Bites

I have tons of recipes, decorations, games, and activities coming up for Halloween. Here’s a fun and easy recipe for eyeball bites.
The kids (and adults) will have a blast munching these eyeballs at your Halloween party.

Stay tuned for more Halloween ideas!
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August 4th, 2008

Party Appetizers- Artichoke and Bacon Spread

I’m always looking for simple, unique appetizers to serve at parties. Carr’s Crackers sent me this one for Artichoke and Bacon Spread.
Artichoke and Bacon Spread
Prep Time: 25 minutesTime to Table: 55 minutesYield: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons artichoke mixture; 10 servings
5    slices bacon1/2    cup finely chopped onion1/4    cup finely chopped carrot1    tablespoon white […]

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July 28th, 2008

Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird cake is one of my favorite cakes to make. It’s cinnamon-y, fruity, nutty, super moist, and just plain delicious. Here’s my mom’s recipe, with the recipe for cream cheese frosting to top it off. This cake’s also wonderful without icing, add a just a little cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on top, right before […]

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July 24th, 2008

Avocado Dip

I love avocado and guacamole, here’s one of my favorite recipes for party dip.
Ingredients:

2 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed with a fork
1/4c finely chopped onion
2 Roma tomatoes chopped
1 clove minced garlic
2 Tablespoons of chopped cilantro
2 Tablespoons lime juice
dash of salt and pepper

Mix all the ingredients together, and chill in the refrigerator for […]

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July 16th, 2008

Time For Some Fair Food!

Gayla over at Guerilla Parenting was talking about her county fair the other day, and it made me start thinking about fair food. Yum! So I thought I’d round up some fair food recipes. These recipes would also be great for a summer block party, carnival, or a carnival theme birthday party.
Here are […]

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July 11th, 2008

Cool Summer Picnic Dessert: Double Chocolate Cream Pie

Just in time for the heat of summer, here’s a wonderful cool dessert for you to take to your next cookout, summer picnic, or barbecue.
Double-Chocolate Cream PieThis recipe was taken from Cooking Light Complete Cookbook: A Fresh New Way to Cook (Cooking Light)
Get twice the hit of chocolate with cocoa and semisweet chocolate.
Prep: 14 […]

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June 7th, 2008

Weekend Foodie Links

Here are some great food links for your weekend reading.
Chocolate Bytes has homemade ice cream sandwiches, which would go great with your ice cream party.
Busy Family meals has Two Weeks of Spring Meals (all under 30 minutes)
An easy Finger Food idea from Alzheimer’s Notes.
Ageless Beauty tells you some great things to know about grains.
Robust […]

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