Rock UR Party | Recipes & Food Ideas To Get Your Party Started!

Must Have: Edible Food Bling

Posted March 29th, 2012 by michelle.p

While I truly enjoy cooking, measuring and getting into the nitty gritty of elaborate recipes, that sort of thing is reserved for weekends only. During the week, it’s all on-the-go or assembly style dinners. Or cereal, to be perfectly honest. However, special occasions aren’t confined to Saturdays and Sundays, and tend to occur spontaneously on a random weekday. Which is why I keep a ready supply of standbys for special occasion emergencies!... Read More ›

Cauliflower Puree Stuffed Tomato

Posted March 28th, 2012 by bevcooks

Well, we've officially reached that point in the year where most females are hit with a lovely little condition called "bikini bod syndrome, uuuuuugh." It's a stifling pain in the booty if you ask me. Not only are we in charge of picking out THAH MOST PERFECT OMG bathing suit for the upcoming beach vacation and pool party season, we have to reduce our loose caboose so that it can seduce the wild goose. Wait, what? (She's trying to explain... Read More ›

Blood Orange Mimosa Pies

Posted March 27th, 2012 by Jackiefo

Nothing makes a weekend breakfast more exciting than shaking it up with some Mimosas in Champagne flutes. The orangey-Champagne flavor is so bubbly and delicious. Mmm…I think I’ll go make one right now. When I saw this recipe for Strawberry Dacquiri Cocktail Pies, I knew I wanted to make them into Blood Orange Mimosa Pies. And that’s exactly what I did! Using Pillsbury’s Refrigerated Pie Crust (because honestly, who has the tim... Read More ›

Coconut-Pineapple Tarts

Posted March 26th, 2012 by sugarandcharm

In honor of Pillsbury’s 45th annual Bake-Off Contest, I brought a little "bake-off" to my own kitchen! Thousands of people enter this contest every year and come up with some real tastebud-tantalizing recipes! This year, 100 finalists will all meet in Orlando, Florida to compete for the million-dollar prize! How awesome does that sound? You can get a head start and practice your best recipes to enter next year! Besides, how can you resist a... Read More ›

Beginners’ Guide to Scotch

Posted March 25th, 2012 by nybarfly

Of all the spirits behind the bar, Scotch whisky may be the most intimidating. The potent brown liquid has an association with old men in private clubs, and the adventurous drinker may be turned off by the flavor profile of the standard label. Although there’s no denying that a dram of this stuff is boozy, there are plenty of varieties—from silky smooth to totally smoky. Once you know a little bit about the spirit, navigating Scotland’s na... Read More ›

10 Party Rocking Apps

Posted March 24th, 2012 by SandiArata

Spring has sprung and it's time to jam! It’s this time of year that I love to drive with the windows down listening to some of my favorite songs. And by “listening to,” I mean singing along. (For the sake of others, I am usually alone when this happens.) Luckily, I’m a better cook than singer, so I’m tuning into my spring play list for some foodie inspiration. Join me, will you? Song: Red Solo Cup Artist: Toby Keith E... Read More ›

Olive Oil Sweet Potato Chips with Smoked Sea Salt

Posted March 23rd, 2012 by BrokeAssGourmet

Did you know March 23rd is National Chip & Dip day? Celebrate in style with this unique Olive Oil Sweet Potato Chips with Smoked Sea Salt recipe. Just as sweet potato fries have elevated traditional French fries, these chips are a nice change from the usual plain potato. These are crackers for your crab dip and a vehicle for your vegetable dip. They’re a sidecar for your sandwich and a buddy for your burger (alliteration much?!).... Read More ›

Teeny Tiny Rainbow Cakes

Posted March 22nd, 2012 by michelle.p

What's better than a cupcake, you ask? How about a Teeny Tiny Rainbow Cake? You’ve probably seen many full-size rainbow cakes (here's one with White Chocolate Buttercream and who can resist this Vanilla Rainbow Cake?). But there’s something special about having a tiny little rainbow cake of one’s own, which is why I’m making these for a friend’s birthday later this month. They’re just the ticket to bring a smile to anyone’s face, e... Read More ›

Betty Bracket: Battle of the Beer Party Foods!

Posted March 21st, 2012 by BCTasteSeekers

Whether you’ve got basketball skills or are just in it for the thrills, March Madness is in full effect. If you’re looking for the most awesome match up ever, check out this year's Betty Bracket: cooking with beer! For our ultimate Battle of the Beer Party Foods, we've pitted two groups of classic recipes against each other: the sweet vs. the savory, baked against breaded. It's "Beer Meets Bakery" in a head-to-head match-up with "Beer Mee... Read More ›

Fiber One Chocolate and Peanut Butter Parfaits

Posted March 21st, 2012 by Jackiefo

I’m a big Fiber One fan. Fiber One Bars have revolutionized breakfast for me. This super quick and easy morning meal tastes like a candy bar but is actually good for you. They can also be a great pre-workout snack, or a simply lovely 3 p.m. treat perfect for warding off the evil afternoon slump at your desk. In fact, they’re such a delicious treat that I made them into a dessert. And not just any dessert, but a pretty, chocolatey, party-wort... Read More ›