Showing posts with label party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label party. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Super Bowl Bites

Is everyone getting excited for the Super Bowl on Sunday? Who are you rooting for? One of my favorite things about the Super Bowl is all of the delicious eats! I've decided to share some of my favorite recipes for this year's big game...enjoy! xo

mini burger bites
ingredients:
16 large frozen french-fried waffle-cut potatoes 
1 pound ground beef or turkey
2 - 2 teaspoons grilling seasoning blend
slices cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
cherry tomatoes, sliced
mustard, ketchup, pickles, etc.

directions:
preheat oven to 400 degrees F
bake potato fries for 18 to 20 minutes or until crisp; remove from oven
meanwhile, combine meat and seasoning; form into sixteen 1-ounce mini burgers (about 2 tablespoons)
in a skillet, cook burgers, uncovered, over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, turning burgers once halfway through cooking
top each potato with a burger, cheese quarter, and tomato slice
broil 4 - 5 inches from heat for 1 - 2 minutes or until cheese has melted 

Velveeta Cheese Dip
ingredients:
1 lb velveeta cheese block
1 can rotel diced tomatoes & green chiles - undrained
ground beef (optional)

directions:
combine ingredients in crock pot (or microwaveable bowl)
turn crock pot and low and stir (or microwave on high for 5 minutes)

party pinwheels
ingredients:
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 oz) package ranch dressing mix
2 green onions, minced
4 (12 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
1 (2 oz) can sliced black olives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions:
in medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch mix, and green onions
spread this mixture on each tortilla
sprinkle red pepper, celery, black olives, and cheese over cream cheese mixture
roll up the tortillas, then wrap them tightly in aluminum foil
chill 2 hours or overnight; cut off ends of the rolls, and slice the chilled rolls into 1 inch slices 



brown sugar smokies
ingredients:
1 pound bacon
1 (16 oz) package of little smokies
1 cup brown sugar, or to taste

directions:
preheat oven to 350 degrees F
cut bacon into thirds and wrap each strip around a little sausage
place the wrapped sausages on wooden skewers
arrange the skewers on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with brown sugar
bake until bacon is crisp and brown sugar is melted 


...and a few self-explanatory desserts for fun




Thursday, January 19, 2012

Viva Las Vegas

Toodleoo! I'm off to this sleepy little town for the weekend...enjoy yours! 


Monday, January 16, 2012

For The Lovers

Valentine's Day is just around the corner...whether you'll be hosting a fun-loving party for kids, or just looking to spread the LOVE on this fab day, here are some great DIY ideas...enjoy!












all imagies via Pintrest


Wednesday, January 11, 2012

1st Birthday

My sister-in-law recently asked me for some help planning my adorable niece's 1st birthday party. I love a great party as well as the next gal, and coming up with ideas is just as fun...for me, anyway! I came across so many cute snapshots, and wanted to share a few with you all...enjoy!

wishing tree

love the loose stars inside the invitation


over-sized round balloons = amaze!



up next: food
I came across so many things served in mason jars or plastic cups and I love this idea! Individual servings, no plates necessary, not to mention EASY cleanup. 

my fav = cupcakes in a jar



All images via Pintrest.


Tuesday, January 10, 2012

2012

Happy New Year! I know I am a little delayed on getting this message out...my apologies! The past few weeks were chaotic, but amazing. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with your friends and family. We had a fabulous time, and I wanted to share some snapshots, enjoy!

Off to Chicago...love the mountains topping the clouds. 

Beautiful...St. Peter's Church downtown Chicago

Our home for the week - Hotel Allegro



Christmas night at my parent's home...lovely! 

Surprise gift from my sneaky hubby! 

New Year's Eve with my fab mama! 

Monday, December 12, 2011

Weekend Snapshots

 Welcome to Monday. It's chilly and rainy here -- perfect for a cozy, December day. I hope everyone had a fab weekend - ours was busy, exciting, and relaxing all in one. Couldn't be better. We attended a friend's ugly Christmas sweater party and donned these matching beauties ;). It was a great time, and fun catching up with some friends from college.
game night
christmas shopping and carolers...
true food - yum...
...and ended the weekend at church
see the man-made snow?
"being grateful is wanting what you have..."