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School’s Out Party Foods

No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks. When the school bell rang today, thousands of students in my neck of the woods grabbed their backpacks and ran like heck straight into summer vacation. Whether your child has already been released from his educational “prison” or is very close to wrapping up the school year, there’s no time like the present to celebrate the start of summer vacation. The following sweet treats are ideal to serve your summer lovin’ students as they close the books on another school year: DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups vegetable … Continue reading →

Simple Party Snacks

Whether you are celebrating a graduation, birthday or anniversary, the following simple recipes will help you get the party started without breaking the bank: FETA ARTICHOKE DIP Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 8 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 chopped Roma tomato 2 chopped green onions Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix first 6 ingredients together. Place mixture in a pie pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and top with tomatoes and green onions. Serve warm … Continue reading →

Graduation Party Snacks

Get ready for the pomp and circumstance, the caps and gowns, tassels, diplomas and cheesy grins. Students around the world are gathering to mark a major milestone this weekend—-graduation! Whether your child is graduating from kindergarten or high school, you’ll likely be commemorating the event with some type of celebration that involves food. For those of you who are leaving the hard labor to caterers or restaurant staff, consider the following simple snacks that can turn an ordinary commencement reception into an affair to remember: BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA Ingredients: 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can … Continue reading →

Graduation Party Recipes

With graduation party season well underway, you may be looking for a recipe that is easy to prepare, can feed an army of people, and more importantly, looks and tastes great. The following recipes are ideal for graduation parties or family potlucks, which call for eye and palette pleasing dishes: CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS Ingredients: 1 16-ounce container of large mushrooms 1 (7-ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained 3 green onions with tops, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup crushed croutons Paprika … Continue reading →

Recipes for a Potluck Brunch

This weekend begins my family’s potluck marathon. We’ve been invited to a slew of potlucks to celebrate everything from First Communion to Mother’s Day, birthdays to high school graduations. The First Communion potluck is a brunch and I was asked to bring a sweet dish to pass. Meaning I’m responsible for making bread, muffins, coffee cake, or sweet rolls. I opted to make Citrus Honey Coffee Cake, but have also included another very simple recipe for Blueberry Bread that is ideal for potlucks, breakfasts at home, or as a gift to give a special lady on Mother’s Day. CITRUS HONEY … Continue reading →

Italian Potluck

Tis the season for potlucks. The end of April to the beginning of June is prime potluck time. Families are gathering for First Communion, Mother’s Day and graduation… and smack in the middle of all the festivities is—food! My family has been invited to no less than four potlucks in May. Honestly, I’m not sure how we’re going to pull it off. And by “we” I mean me. I’m responsible for preparing two desserts, one main course and one salad for the aforementioned parties. If you too are knee-deep in potluck invitations and are looking for a phenomenally good dish … Continue reading →

End of the School Year Treats

The school year is winding down for kids across the country. For students, this means days filled with field trips and parties. For parents, it means remembering to make or buy treats for those end of the school year celebrations. If you are looking for simple, affordable and tasty snacks to contribute to your children’s school gathering, consider making the following cookie recipes. They don’t require a lot of skill… or money. COCONUT OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened 3 Tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 … Continue reading →

Celebrating School Rites of Passage

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My son wants a graduation ceremony. One of his cousins is graduating from elementary school today. Another graduated from middle school last week. Tyler refuses to understand why he’s not having a ceremony. After all, he’s graduating from kindergarten. I have explained to him that normally there is a celebration when you pass from preschool to elementary school, from elementary to middle and from middle to high school. I reminded him that since he didn’t attend preschool he missed the first rite of passage. He then asked, “Why didn’t we have a celebration?” He’s absolutely right, we should have. Homeschooled … Continue reading →