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 …