Let's say you need to prepare more than one appetizer for a party. Caramelized Bacon is clearly the first choice for a holiday party, but guacamole is a close second. Ok, maybe guac is really the first choice. It's delicious and nutritious and green... festive! While we can do some damage on a bowl of… Continue reading Chipotle Chicken Tostadas
Barefoot Contessa’s Caramelized Bacon
Who has a Christmas party this weekend? Everyone, right? While I know a lot of parties out there are catered events, we roll with the potluck crowd. And we love it!! We had two corporate Christmas parties when we were corporate people. While I very much miss having an occasion to dress up all fancy,… Continue reading Barefoot Contessa’s Caramelized Bacon
Cilantro Lime Rice
I am double-posting tonight because you need this Cilantro Lime Rice to go with your Thai Peanut Chicken. You actually need this Cilantro Lime Rice to go with just about everything. It gives Chipotle a run for its money... I made dinner for about 40 students last fall, and we had enchiladas, black beans and… Continue reading Cilantro Lime Rice
Thai Peanut Chicken
Do you all have a recipe that you go to over and over again when you need something easy to feed a crowd? This Thai Peanut Chicken is mine. I make it for our family, for our co-workers, as a freezer meal to give when people have a baby... And generally without fail, I'm asked… Continue reading Thai Peanut Chicken
Gobbling Turkey Craft
I'm going to share with you the very best Thanksgiving craft for kids that I have yet to come across. It is a turkey (hopefully that much is obvious) that gobbles!! We generally don't keep kids' junk crafts, but this guy has survived in our family for an entire year. And he is used regularly… Continue reading Gobbling Turkey Craft