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October 15, 2015
At Home with Friends

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Individual Onion Pies with Blue Cheese & Walnuts

These are terrific one-bite wonders that pack a big flavor. They are intense, rich and delectable. The size is just perfect as part of an all appetizer party or by themselves with a glass of wine for an intimate dinner. Once again, this recipe makes great use of store bought refrigerated pie crust. I was […]

October 12, 2015
At Home with Friends

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Triple Almond Cookies

Years ago, when I made my first almond cake using almond paste, entire world of desserts opened up for me. I never get tired of the flavor of almonds. It can be subtle, as in some cakes, or intense as in these Triple Almond Cookies. If someone doesn’t like almonds, they won’t like these, but […]

September 24, 2015
At Home with Friends

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Rocky Road Toffee

You need to stop whatever you’re doing and make this recipe immediately! I know it freezes well because the first time I made it (as a test), it was so good, I had to tightly wrap it, seal it up and put in my garage freezer to stop from eating it all. And as good […]

GAME PLAN:

2nd ANNUAL APPS & ALCOHOL PARTY

Saturday Night

7:00 P.M.

4 Weeks Before

  • Invite guests
  • Think about Menu
  • Think about logistics, where to set-up bar, buffet
  • If you need extra help, contact them, check availability, put them “on hold”

 

3 Weeks Before

 

2 Weeks Before

  • Review menu
  • Organize all dishes and glasses and serving platters
  • Reconfirm extra help

 

1 Week Before

  • Confirm guest list: Will there be 26 or 16?
  • Finalize menu
  • Buy and store ice, and any additional beverages

 

Monday

  • Set-up table, dishes, glasses, silverware, serving platters, utensils and napkins

 

Tuesday

  • Do all grocery shopping except for ground lamb, shrimp and crab claws
  • Wash and store all vegetables

 

Wednesday

  • Chop all onions for all recipes
  • Roast garlic
  • Roast jalapenos
  • Buy flowers
  • Organize playlist

 

Thursday

 

Friday 

 

Saturday

MORNING:

 

AFTERNOON:

 

LATE AFTERNOON:

 

7:00 P.M.:

September 21, 2015