Author: thesimplecelebration
Dry Rubbed Spicy Skirt Steak
Easy, Easy Roasted Butternut Squash
Spicy Pumpkin Seeds – A Versatile Garnish with the Delicious Taste of Fall
Don’t let the word “spicy” scare you away from this simple fall garnish – they are not too hot! The combination of salt, cayenne pepper and crunchy pumpkin seeds is mouth-watering. They will liven up desserts, salads or even pasta – get creative and let us know how you used them! One more thing, pumpkin […]
Tasty (and Easy) Beef Pies
“Liquid” Apple Pie – A Fabulous Fall Cocktail
Put cinnamon and apple together and you have the wonderfully warm flavors of fall. Add some rum, and it’s a party! This cocktail seriously tastes exactly like apple pie. We believe the cinnamon schnapps is the key ingredient that makes it fabulous. Make this your “signature” drink at your next fall gathering, everyone is guaranteed […]
A Very Unique Appetizer – Prosciutto Wrapped Figs Baked Atop Halloumi
What is halloumi? It is a cheese that is mild, yet delicious and can withstand the heat of a hot oven without melting. In this unique appetizer recipe, the cheese acts as the base for the figs and prosciutto. After baking, the prosciutto is crispy, the figs soft, and the cheese delectable. This very simple, […]
Delectable Dark Chocolate Tarts with Coconut Shell
This recipe is reminiscent of the classic chocolate and coconut flavors of Mounds and Almond Joy bars. It can be made with or without almonds because as the saying goes, “Sometimes you feel like a nut … Sometimes you don’t.” Which bar was your favorite? Mounds bars were introduced in 1920 by Peter Paul in New Haven, […]
Gourmet Meatloaf? Yes, and You Will LOVE It!
Let’s face it, the words “meatloaf” and “gourmet” rarely appear in the same sentence, but The Simple Celebration has done it! We have come up with a gourmet meatloaf recipe that calls for chipotle chillis and fresh herbs bringing this comfort food entrée to a whole new level of goodness. Everyone knows the best part […]
First Day of Fall Apple Cake
The wonderfully warm flavors of apples, raisins, and walnuts in this recipe will definitely have you thinking about Fall. This cake is extremely moist – serve it along with some vanilla beach ice cream and you have the perfect dessert! Leftovers? No problem. Freeze leftovers and when you want to serve them, just remove from […]
Spicy Cheese Crisps – Another Awesome “Make-Ahead and Freeze” Appetizer
Sweet Chili and Shrimp Cakes – An Awesome Appetizer!
That’s Amoré Pasta Sauce
Maybe it was his sensitive side, his sense of humor, or perhaps it was his contagious laugh that made Vicki fall in love with Skip…but it all began with his pasta sauce. While studying at the University of California at Irvine, Skip and his roommates took turns with dinner duty. From pork chops to pasta […]
M-E’s Pasta Sauce
When my children were young (and even today) and they could smell the enticing aroma of onion and garlic cooking, they would come running while asking “are you making your sauce?” If the answer was yes, their immediate response was, “let us know when we can dunk!” They loved to stand by the stove with […]
Pasta and Smoked Salmon – Light, Delicious, QUICK
Fig, Prosciutto & Arugula Appetizer
Easy Asian Chicken Salad – Ready in Minutes!!
An Antipasto Feast!
For our 200th blog party we decided on a simple, fun, no-cook menu. We headed to our fantastic local Italian market, Mazzaro’s, and bought a wonderful assortment of meats, cheeses, and other goodies. Our first stop was to the cheese counter where we met Charlie. We sampled many great Italian cheeses and settled on three – […]
Skip’s Simply Grand Vodka Gimlet
Herbed Potato Salad
Simple Summertime Sangria
Double Cherry Pie = Double the Goodness!
Elegant (Yet Simple) Picnic Lunch – Pork Tenderloin Sliders
Chocolate, Cranberry and Pistachio “Slices”
In Australia, where this recipe has its origin, items go by different names than we use here in the States. For example, this recipe is called “slices,” but we would call it “bars.” Some other terms that are interesting – shrimp are called prawns, arugula is called rocket, cilantro is called coriander, diapers are called […]
Mediterranean Rice Salad
Cheese Stuffed Veal Burgers with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Mouthwatering Watermelon and Arugula Salad
Fajitas – Great Use of Leftovers!
Fresh Corn & Peppers – A Terrific Summer Side
