a celebration of food, entertaining, & life after 40 with courtney
For your next Halloween themed movie night, wow your guests with these spooktacular snacks. I simply made a batch of Chex mix (and added bugles) then rounded up all the spooky gummies I could find plus a few other favorites. Get as creative as you …
Christmas Eve is just around the corner, Yay! In case you are still struggling with what to serve, I am sharing my Christmas Eve dinner party menu with you. Everything you need for a festive, delicious Christmas Eve dinner is right here. Let’s dive in! …
Remember those giant chocolate chip cookies that they had at the mall back in the day? I always wanted the one decorated like Cookie Monster because we have something in common, we both really love cookies. I haven’t thought about the old school birthday cookie …
There is something so fun about a fully loaded hotdog! It’s messy, in a good way and full of flavor. Chicago dogs are by far my favorite loaded hotdog. A perfectly grilled hotdog with a cold crisp dill pickle, fresh tomato slices, sweet relish, tangy …
If you’re planning on barbecuing this weekend, you’ll need some easy side dishes. This simple coleslaw has the traditional cabbage and carrots, but I added kale and a mix of sunflower and pumpkin seeds for extra crunch. As for the dressing, I skipped the mayo …
There are times when I get a new cookbook or food magazine and I see a recipe that I have to make right away. That was the case for this strawberries-and-cream stack cake featured in the latest Martha Stewart magazine. I saw it and just …
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to share a quick recipe that’s sure to impress any mom! I’ve made Ina’s easy cheese danish recipe countless times and it’s always a hit. It takes just minutes to prep and bakes up really quickly. …
Fresh arugula lightly dressed with a red wine vinaigrette, topped with milk chocolate M&M’s…yum! The sweetness of the milk chocolate pairs so perfectly with the peppery crunch from the arugula. This is by far my favorite Easter salad. It’s so simple to make and the …
With Easter just days away, I wanted a sweet treat that was easy to make with a cute Easter theme! I have been using Ina’s macaroon recipe for years, they are the best! I decided to turn the macaroons into little nests and fill them …