This recipe is special to Vicki and her family. She said, “Cheese Fondue in our family means Christmas Eve, intimate gatherings, or just special friends. We started making cheese fondue when we lived in Europe and are still using the same fondue pot we purchased in Switzerland 22 years ago. The secret […]
This recipe is more than easy to follow and is a one-dish, healthy and colorful meal.
Serve this side dish at your next Simple Celebration along with our pretzel chicken, pork tenderloin, or filet recipes listed on our entrée page. The recipe below is for asparagus, but green beans are also awesome!!
This is one of those recipes. A recipe where whenever or wherever it is served, people must have it. Maybe it’s the crunch of the pretzel coating, or the tenderness of the chicken, or the delicious flavor combinations of the mustard sauce, but it is a 100% crowd pleaser. One of the pluses of this […]
You will love serving this salad at your next simple celebration. Feel free to substitute shrimp or sliced flank steak for the chicken. These ingredients are per plate/person.
This deviled egg recipe is a foolproof appetizer. The method of boiling the eggs is what makes this recipe foolproof. By turning off the heat after one minute of boiling, you get a perfect boiled egg every time. Throw a few extra in the pan for egg salad or a hard-boiled egg snack.
Credit for this outstanding dish goes to Vicki’s Australian friend, Paula, who is an awesome cook. It has been served at many a simple celebration.
A large dinner buffet at your home does not have to overwhelm! Having basic party essentials on hand ensures a well-functioning, simple buffet celebration. Purchase white dinner plates and you will save a ton of money otherwise spent on buying paper party goods. Yes, it does mean that you will have more dishes to […]
Dash of bitters 1/2 oz. of sweet vermouth 2 oz. of bourbon Maraschino cherry garnish This is another cocktail from Skip. We thought it was a very “American” drink and will help to round out your simple celebrations during this 4th of July holiday weekend. Put ice in a short cocktail glass. Pour in alcohol […]
Finish off your simple, yet elegant dinner with this decadent dessert recipe. IMPORTANT: Be sure to make this dessert the day before your dinner!
A great side dish, this fresh corn and asparagus recipe will complement your simple, but elegant celebration!
Serve these twice baked potatoes along with our filet recipe and your simple, yet elegant, celebration will be delicious! And they can be made in advance!!
We have been making this breakfast casserole recipe for our families for years. Whether it is a holiday morning, or a hungry sleepover crowd, this will fill up your crew and keep them coming back for more. It is mostly put together the night before serving.
This homemade granola recipe calls for a minimum of sweeteners, thereby making it much healthier than any store-bought variety. After the granola cools, simply put it in air-tight freezer containers.
This Italian “cream” dessert is only 170 calories per serving. It is also easy to make and can be done the night before.
This yummy side dish is a fantastic addition to any meal over and over again. The chives, cheese, and pine nuts are optional, but “step up” this rice dish into something special for your simple celebration.
This versatile side dish is a great accompaniment to our pork tenderloin recipe. Not only is it tasty, but also healthy and low-calorie. Looking for something different to serve for lunch? Make this dish your main course along with thick sliced Cuban bread. Enjoy!
This rub will add great flavor to the pork!
During our recent vacation with friends and family, one night we had grilled pineapple as part of the dinner. It was so popular, that any time a person would go to the store, they picked up another pineapple – resulting in three dinners with a side of grilled pineapple. One of our friends even had […]
The way to make these tacos fabulous is to use the freshest fish available. We used Wahoo while in the Bahamas recently, but any thick, white fish will do such as Grouper or Mahi-Mahi. The beauty of these tacos is that all three parts of the recipe use a lot of the same ingredients which […]
Once you try this guacamole recipe, we guarantee you will never want store-bought again! Prep time is quick .. onto your fiesta table in minutes. This recipe will fill a medium size bowl. Serve with colorful tortilla chips or scoops. Enjoy!
The origin of the 3-2-1 in the recipe’s title refers to the proportions of the liquids required, however, over time, it has been modified to make a pitcher full. We added hit the floor to the title because they are potent! This recipe requires lots of fresh limes, but calls for no sugar or syrups, […]
This cupcake recipe is very versatile. You can use food coloring to color the icing for any simple celebration – birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, or holiday gathering. The cupcakes pictured were made for a baby shower.
We found this brownie recipe while looking through Bon Appetit magazine. This recipe was created by Alice Medrich and we have changed it only by using dark cocoa powder.
These bite-size treats are so delicious, your guests will gobble them up!
Easy, easy, easy … and tasty too! You can make these skewers early in the day of your simple celebration (keep refrigerated). Serves 10-16.
. This hearty appetizer is wonderful for a party. The tortilla can be made the day ahead of your simple celebration!
Below is a simple, yet delicious hummus recipe to add to your appetizer table for your simple celebration. Hummus is not the prettiest of food, but by adding toppings and using attractive serving pieces, it will be irresistible!
Wow your guests with this simple, colorful recipe! Serving this dish with wonton crisps not only keeps the calorie count low, but it also allows the delicate taste of the tuna to shine through. What’s more, by chopping all ingredients early the day of the party (except for the avocado which you chop right before […]
Entertaining can be stress-free if you are organized and start your set up early. Let’s say you are going to host a 20 person party with drinks, appetizers, and dessert. Setting up the bar is simple once you have some basic supplies on hand: 8′ Folding Table with Tablecloth (colored plastic coated is easy […]