Tag: entertaining

Salads, Sides

Dijon Vinaigrette – Not Just for Salad!

This vinaigrette is extremely versatile and can transform simple ingredients into a tasty meal.  Use it as a marinade for chicken, fish, or pork.  Pour it over mixed greens with sliced turkey, fresh spinach with shrimp, any pasta (top with Parmesan cheese), or cooked fish like salmon.  Leave those processed dressings and marinades on the […]

Spirits

Creamy Moose Milk Cocktail

Moose Milk has been served at our neighborhood holiday parties for years and everyone loves them, but BEWARE –  this is a very potent cocktail and if too many are consumed, there will be consequences and repercussions!  One more word of advice, if you want to make another batch, but have run out of vodka […]

Cold, For A Crowd, Starters

Mom’s Party Mix

This recipe makes A LOT.  If you are making this mix during the holidays, make sure you have plenty of Christmas tins on hand (available at the dollar store).  Otherwise, store the mix in Tupperware containers.  Line your containers with paper towels and store them in a cool dark place – like your closet.