Big Kid Halloween Party

October 31, 2016 By Laura

Halloween is really for adults.

It was fun when we were kids, but come on.

Being an adult on Halloween is the best. You still get to dress up and eat candy, but now you get to do it with Witches Brew (otherwise known as apple cider sangria).

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Baked Greek Feta (Feta Psiti)

May 31, 2016 By Laura

This Greek Feta Psiti is easy to prepare and is a perfect appetizer or meze. This simple, delicious cheese dip is sure to impress at any gathering!

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Bite-Sized Peach Caprese Salad

May 22, 2016 By Laura

Peach season is upon us!

And with that, party season too.

If you’re in need of a no-fuss hors d’oeuvre this summer, you came to the right place.

You know when you pass the peaches in the store and the sweet fragrance brings you back to grab a few? Don’t deny the urge. You’re going to need a few peaches for this Bite-Sized Peach Caprese Salad Recipe.

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Super Bowl Party Playbook [Recipes]

February 1, 2016 By Laura

It’s almost Super Bowl time.

You know what that means… commercials!

I actually am slightly interested in the game this year. I’m from the South, so I’d like to see the Panthers win. It also helps that Vegas is all about the Broncos. If I pick the Panthers and they win, I get bragging rights. Who doesn’t like being right?

But let’s be honest. The best part will always be the commercials… and the party food. As such, I’ve put together an awesome “playbook” (see what I did there?) for all your party food needs.

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Strange But Super Bowl [Recipes]

January 30, 2015 By Laura

I love a super bowl.

I eat one every night.

I’m told there’s a big ~~TV commercial~~ football game this weekend. Being from the South, I couldn’t care less about pro football. College is where it’s at! However, I do love a good party and the food that come with it. I also love to make people stare.

In honor of the grand tradition of the Super Bowl, I’m dedicating this week’s #strangebutgood post to strange but super snacks – some from me, some from some awesome bloggers!

Brown Beer Hummus

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#StrangeButGood New Years Party Recipes

December 26, 2014 By Laura

We’ve made it through the family thing.

Not that it’s so bad… but you know…

Now it’s time to gear up for the last blow out of 2014 – New Year’s Eve! If your friend are anything like mine, the night can get a little strange. In a good way.

I encourage you to being the night with some strange but good food. 7 foods, in fact. For lucky 7s… and because THE 7!!!

1. Black Eyed Pea & Roasted Garlic Hummus

2. Spinach Tofu Dip

3. Butternut Thyme Hummus

4. Brussels & Prosciutto Skewers

5. Spicy Butternut Mac ‘n Cheese

6. Turkey Beer Chili

7. Sparkling Cake Balls

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How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week? The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends! Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.

Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂

An InLinkz Link-up

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Pro tip: Don’t drink on an empty stomach!

What are your NYE plans?

Do you eat the traditional greens and black-eyed peas on New Years?

Brussels and Prosciutto Skewers [Recipe]

January 6, 2014 By Laura

Apparently there’s a Brussels gene.

I got the version that is addicted to them.

For the New Years Eve pairing dinner I co-hosted, I made Brussels and Prosciutto Skewers. People loved them… except I was told by one person that there is a gene (like the cilantro gene) where some people think they taste bitter.

Apparently about 50% of the world has this gene. If you’re not one of those unfortunate people, you’ll love this recipe. (Recipe at the bottom of post.)

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Black-Eyed Pea & Roasted Garlic Hummus

December 31, 2013 By Laura

Black-eyed peas supposedly bring luck on New Year’s.

Don’t we all want to get lucky?

This year I could use a little extra luck, so I made sure to concoct a black-eyed pea dish to share with friends at our New Year’s Eve pairing dinner. I used traditional hummus ingredients, but replaced chickpeas with canned black-eyed peas. What resulted was a fantastic, black-eyed pea hummus.

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