Bruschetta Three Ways and Roasted Artichoke and Spinach Dip
N and I threw a party for the Mayweather vs. Hatton fight on Saturday. Our last party was for the Mayweather vs. De La Hoya fight on Cinco de Mayo. I can’t believe it was seven months ago! With the wedding in the interim, this year has [...]

Pigs in Blankets with Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto
The ultimate party food, these little guys need no introduction. Serving the same thing at every party, though, can make me feel like a one-trick pony.

To give a little panache to my usual repertoire, I added a sliver of roasted red pepper and a smear of pesto [...]

Our final offering on fight night was Chicken and Beef Sate with Peanut Sauce. It was so good and everyone enjoyed it. Although it was a labor of love, we will probably be making this again. The recipe below underestimates the amount of time it takes to thread the chicken and beef onto the skewers. [...]

Family DinnerI had my parents over for dinner tonight, which marks the first time that I have cooked for them in my own home. Although they are the same people as when I go home for dinner, it was a lot more pressure than I expected to have a great meal. Of course, my husband [...]