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Rockin’ New Year’s Party Dishes

Ring in 2010 with a meal to remember. Whether it’s prime rib, a huge lobster dripping with butter or a succulent turkey, menu choices for New Year’s celebrations should be opulent and delicious. Fortunately, fancy doesn’t have to mean hard. The following recipes prove that. The Tenderloin with Bordelaise Sauce and Holiday Pork Roast don’t require professional chef skills to make. Still, the end results make stunning additions to your first dinner of the New Year. BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH BORDELAISE SAUCE Ingredients: 12-inch center cut beef tenderloin Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided 4 tablespoons butter … Continue reading →

New Year’s Party Dips

Let the partying begin! Our New Year’s celebration got off to an early start last night when my alma mater, the Wisconsin Badgers, beat Miami in the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl. Not even the bite-sized cheesecake could top that sweet victory. Of course, the party included much more than a few desserts. The main attraction was the snack and appetizer table, which featured dozens of unique dips, chips, cracker and assorted crudite. The buffet was delicious and appropriate for a large gathering. If you are looking for outstanding dips to serve at your college football bowl party or a New … Continue reading →

Easy New Year’s Eve Appetizers

Last December I went to a New Year’s Eve party at a friend’s house, but instead of serving traditional prime rib, she went all out making dozens (yes, dozens) of unique appetizers. She had a few hearty ones that were rich and delicious, but she also made sure to put out a few lighter options too. I loved them all, and the best part was that I didn’t feel guilty trying a little of everything. Creating a New Year’s Eve buffet with an array of appetizers gives your guests the chance to sample a variety of dishes, like these: SHRIMP … Continue reading →

New Year’s Eve Surf and Turf

Forget about turkey, ham or prime rib. When it comes to splurging on New Year’s Eve, “Surf and Turf” selections should be at the top of the list. The seafood and meat combo doesn’t have to be extremely expensive or extravagant, as long as it packs a punch in the flavor department. The follow simple recipes will help you ring in the New Year in style: SEAFOOD SHELLS Ingredients: 1 package Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Shells 6 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/2 pound scallops 1/2 cup crab meat 1/4 cup diced red pepper 1/4 … Continue reading →

Fabulous Football Food

It’s the day many pro football fans have been waiting eight long months for—the kickoff of the new NFL regular season. Let the tailgating begin! Fire up the grill and kick up your party a few notches with these fabulous football dishes: BARBEQUE STEAK Ingredients: 2 to 4 well trimmed beef t-bone or porterhouse steaks, cut 1-inch thick Salt Ingredients for BBQ Rub: 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper Directions: Combine rub ingredients and press evenly … Continue reading →

Tantalizing Tailgate Treats

Are you ready for some football? Whether you are a fan of high school, college or pro football (or all three), then this is your weekend to celebrate. The pigskin is back in action, and that means tailgating season is ready for kick-off. If you are looking for some tasty tailgating dishes that don’t require a ton of time or effort (or utensils) to prepare, then consider the following: TROPICAL SALSA Ingredients: 1 large ripe mango, chopped 1/4 cup red onions, chopped 1/4 cup green and yellow bell peppers, chopped 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained 1 tablespoon … 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 →

Shrimp-tastic Entrees

While the price of milk and bread has skyrocketed in the past six months, the cost of shrimp has gone down in most places. Experts say it’s simply a matter of supply and demand. I’m allergic to shrimp, though I wish that wasn’t the case, given that my local grocer has reduced the price of the popular seafood so dramatically, it’s hard not to be tempted to buy. I may not be able to gorge on shrimp like others, but growing up in Hawaii I’ve had multiple opportunities to cook them up at family gatherings. The following are some of … Continue reading →

What to do with Leftover Super Bowl Snacks

Sunday’s Super Bowl was one for the history books. It’s not every year that viewers are treated to a nail biter that’s actually worth watching, but this year’s match-up between Arizona and Pittsburgh delivered. Ironically, the action of the field kept some from devouring my friend’s Super Bowl spread. Last night she called complaining about major leftovers. My suggestion: Put the snacks to good use in recipes that can be served as part of weeknight meals. You can use up leftover chicken to make a spicy Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip and boring baked potatoes can transformed into Kicked Up Potato … Continue reading →

Sizzling Hot Super Bowl Ribs and Other Tasty Game Day Treats

The countdown to the big game is on and even if you can’t make it to Tampa in time for kick off you can still make it a Super Bowl to remember by whipping up the following mouthwatering recipes: SIZZLING HOT SUPER BOWL RIBS Ingredients: Baby back ribs Your favorite rib rub BBQ sauce Fresh lemon juice Olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ribs on heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top of ribs. Sprinkle generously both sides of ribs with your favorite rib rub or with a mixture of salt, … Continue reading →