Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Nothing pleases my husband more than Deviled Eggs. Well, except another NewEgg.com delivery, maybe. Deviled eggs are a classic American appetizer, high in Vitamin B-12, riboflavin and Vitamin A, as well as essential amino acids and Omega 3 fatty acid. While high in cholesterol, this 

Butterflied Lobster Tails

Butterflied Lobster Tails

We like to do lobster for special events like birthdays and New Years Eve parties. This is what we did on NYE 2022 – me & the guys had some fun with fish [rather, crustaceans]. But hubby likes to create a seafood fest, so we 

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

I wanted to make a broccoli salad, maybe with bacon, maybe without mayo, but broccoli salad is usually complemented with some other vegetable, like cauliflower — so, here we have a broccoli-cauliflower salad! With bacon, and just a bit of mayo. You can make more 

Crunchy Ramen Salad

Crunchy Ramen Salad

There are may versions of this Midwest classic, but I think this version is pretty close to whatever the original was, and I’m sorry I don’t have a story for the history of this strange Crunchy Ramen Salad concoction. I remember my grandma making it. 

Spaghetti Salad

Spaghetti Salad

This is my Grandma’s thin spaghetti salad, a Christmas staple. I’ve removed the MSG and replaced it with a bit of salt and sugar in the seasoning mix. You can adjust it as you like, but while I ask for it every year, I don’t 

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

This chicken pot pie recipe is a great main dish for your game-of-thrones theme party; or just, any time you want a creamy, home made classic pot pie. One of many perfect recipe ideas for leftover rotisserie chicken. You’ll need about 3 cups of shredded 

Fresh Herb Potato Salad (Thug Kitchen)

Fresh Herb Potato Salad (Thug Kitchen)

Years ago, I discovered a no-mayo potato salad from a couple of people who branded their food blog “Thug Kitchen”. The recipe was good – no, great, actually – but their style and tone was so much fun. The potato salad was so delicious I 

Crock Pot Beer Meatballs

Crock Pot Beer Meatballs

This is my classic pot-luck party dish, for which I’ve received many recipe requests. These meatballs end up quite soft if you don’t roll them tightly enough. The slow-cooker process allows the meat to soak up the beer, the longer you cook it. Make beer 

Easy Party Pinwheels

Easy Party Pinwheels

These are such a yummy snack or appetizer for any time, but these pinwheels are great for kids, and grown ups, too. You can double the recipe for more people, but I usually eat only about 10 (or the equivalent of one burrito size tortilla 

Schwager Dip

Schwager Dip

This secret family recipe has been passed down for generations; it’s a perfect dip for ripple chips and pretzels. It’s not a party without the Schwager Dip! A sweet, creamy cream cheese chip dip that you won’t find in the store, there’s nothing out there