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

How to: Food Craft Ideas

Posted November 27th, 2011 by tbspangela

Yes, you can play with your food and eat it too. Edible food crafts have a long history. During medieval times, feasts often had an entremet or subtlety between courses—and always had one at the end of the meal. They were always edible and very elaborate. You might find a castle made of bread or cake walls, and with little marzipan figures fighting a battle. Even if you’re not cooking a feast for two hundred, you can make craft edible food d... Read More ›

Quick Fix: Pizza Cupcakes!

Posted November 26th, 2011 by tbspangela

Now that the holidays are over, the last thing anyone wants to think about is cooking. I love the holidays, but the two most dreaded words that my family utters after the Thanksgiving cooking marathon are, "I'm hungry." So, I'm always on the look out for a quick food fix for starving bellies. Pillsbury pizza crust saves the day every time, and these Pizza Cupcakes are a "total win" snack that you can throw together in four easy steps! Step... Read More ›

Mulled Red Wine Holiday Sangria

Posted November 25th, 2011 by bevcooks

This version of sangria is a little different. It's mulled. It's spiced. It's wearing a holiday wreath. It's got Santa Claus sporting a red glitter jumpsuit and doing the electric slide all over it. This Mulled Red Wine Sangria recipe is so pimp because you can serve it warm, room temp, or even chilled. It is also phenom with my tapas-style mushroom appetizers. Seriously. Make it once and get back to me with a full report graphing out the... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Treat: Chocolate Pavlova

Posted November 24th, 2011 by tbspangela

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for many things this year, especially the three F's: Family, friends and food! I'm also thankful to share my love of food (and cocktails!) with you, my Tablespoon peeps. To show my appreciation on this day of thanks, here's a little extra treat to feast your eyes on while the body digests its T-day dinner delights. A Chocolate Pavlova. If you're not familiar, a traditional pavlova is a light meringue desse... Read More ›

Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake

Posted November 23rd, 2011 by michelle.p

If you're at all like me, there's one reason to look forward to fall that far outstrips all the rest: the fact that zucchini season is over. Funnily enough, all my neighbors who previously had an overabundance of zucchini never seem to have any pumpkin to spare. I'm almost certain the pumpkins are all being used for delights like this Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Recipe. But don't worry, canned pumpkin works beautifully. This cheesecake is a no... Read More ›

Crantastic Cranberry-Kiwi Martini

Posted November 22nd, 2011 by sugarandcharm

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re all looking for festive holiday cocktails to make for holiday entertaining. The cranberry is definitely the berry of the holidays and what better way to serve it than in a martini? If you want to add a little twist to the cocktail, throw in a splash of fresh kiwi juice. It’s so delicious! Because Kiwi is a hard fruit to squeeze, use a small strainer and hold over a bowl. Place the peeled... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Leftover Party Appetizers

Posted November 21st, 2011 by Jackiefo

After plopping down on the couch in a post-Thanksgiving food coma, the last thing anyone thinks about is more food. But, unfortunately, there's still the dreaded question: What to do with all the leftovers? Thanksgiving leftovers can be great party appetizers for potlucks, or just hanging out with friends after the fam's gone home. Here are five great appetizer ideas to put your leftovers to good use. 1. Next Day Bite-Sized Turkey Sandwiche... Read More ›

How to Make a Cake: Basic Tips & Easy Cheats

Posted November 20th, 2011 by tbspangela

If you can turn on the oven, you can bake a great cake. There's something magical about cake. Cake is one of the only things that can make both an eight year old and an eighty year old's eyes light up. It can brighten the darkest of days, be the life of a bad party, and smooth over fights. What other is that powerful? And if you harness this power yourself, think of what you could do! If you've never fancied yourself a great baker, don't worr... Read More ›

Rustic Ramekin Pecan Pies

Posted November 19th, 2011 by bevcooks

Let's face it. Ramekins are pretty darned cute. Anything in a ramekin just begs for an, "Awww loooook, you guys. It's in a ramekin!" Like, you could probably stick an old, burly bearded man riding a donkey in a ramekin and really feel the need to give him a pacifier and rock him to sleep. I SAID PROBABLY. So this is what I'm telling you: the goal this year at the Thanksgiving dinner table is to get at LEAST FIVE, "Awww, look you guys. The... Read More ›

Football Field Party Tray

Posted November 18th, 2011 by sugarandcharm

Ready for some football?! Football season is in full swing and if you’re throwing any Monday night madness parties this season create a special football field dip for your fans to enjoy! It’s easy, fun and sure to be a touchdown. You will need a large, medium-depth serving tray to layer the dip in. Start the first layer off with refried beans. Then add some grated cheese to the top of the beans for extra flavoring. Ne... Read More ›