Easter Menu

Posted on April 22, 2011 by vanderbiltwife

Just in case you’re interested or scurrying around looking for some inspiration, here’s what I decided to make for Easter dinner:

Ham with Easter Ham Glaze
Salad
Deviled Eggs (I’m totally buying already-hard-boiled eggs. Because I am incapable of doing it correctly.)
Scalloped Corn
Green Beans
Special Potatoes
Pineapple Casserole
Butterscotch Cake

Have a wonderful weekend and blessed holiday.

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Are You Ready for Some Football?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by vanderbiltwife

Am I the only person who didn’t know you couldn’t actually use the word Superbowl in advertising? I had no idea until they discussed it in Sunday School this past week (yes, super-spiritual). Only the OFFICIAL Superbowl sponsors get to use the word. And now you will notice in every commercial you see until Sunday–trust me!

If you’re searching for some football fare to share for parties on Sunday night, here are some ideas.

The Magically Delicious Corn Dip is a must for any social occasion, I promise.

You could top these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes with a football cupcake topper and they might get eaten up even faster.

Pretzel-Coated Drumsticks are easy to hang onto as you cheer from the couch, and have the same buttery and spicy kick of a wing without being deep-fried.

I like chili, but I like this Turkey and Tortellini Soup more. Pass the Parmesan instead of the Mexican blend cheese!

Personally I decided to make Caramel-Pecan Bars for the party I’m attending. Handheld gooey sweetness and so Southern.

Other ideas:
Pizza Bites
Buffalo Chicken Chili
Homemade Chicken Taquitos
BBQ Bacon Sliders
Homemade Pretzels
Greek Turkey Meatballs
Shrimp Balls with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce
Cranberry Caramel Chex Mix

Well, I could link things forever, but I have an insanely whiny toddler on my lap and a baby waking up in the crib. Sigh.

Happy ~~Superbowl~~ Game I Never Really Watch But I Like the Snacks and Commercials!

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Football Party Menu (or, And so it begins …)

Posted on August 26, 2010 by vanderbiltwife

Mr. V has informed me that football season starts Saturday. He has no interest in NFL; college football is where it’s at for him (and the rest of SEC country). Our allegiances lie with Vanderbilt and Richmond, of course.

I’m sure it wouldn’t take much guessing to surmise that I don’t care a lick about football. I prefer if our teams win, of course, because it makes Mr. V happy and is good for our alumni associations! Our dear Richmond Spiders won the championship two years ago, and we’re very proud of that.

For me, Saturdays full of football mean Fall and FOOD! I actually enjoy puttering around the house, cleaning and running errands, while Mr. V cheers for whatever team is on ESPN that Saturday. While I don’t watch the games, I love the excitement that travels around SEC-land.

My in-laws are coming in town for Labor Day and I thought it might be fun to have a football-themed party for the occasion. Sure, it’s still 80 degrees + here every day–but that feels cool compared to the 100s!

Football Party Menu

Hot Crab Dip – this recipe makes 20 servings, so we’ll definitely be cutting it down for our small affair!

Antipasto Dip with pita chips – one of my favorite-ever appetizers

Jamie’s Chili – what says fall and football like a big bowl of chili?

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Kickoff Cake – I will just make a regular cake and then use the toppings from this Kraft recipe. Cute!

Do you have any favorite football recipes? I couldn’t have a party menu without linking to my Mexican Corn Dip, the dip of all dips. Broccoli and Cheese Soup would be a good alternative to chili if you’re vegetarian or just want something a little lighter!

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Sweet Valentine’s Menu

Posted on February 10, 2010 by vanderbiltwife

I got such wonderful feedback when I did a complete Christmas dinner menu that I thought I would throw together a great Valentine’s Menu for you. If you’ve been reading me for a long time, you might recall that I don’t really like Valentine’s Day. But I do like having an excuse to cook an exquisite meal for my honey. (And I really like making up menus, in case you couldn’t tell!)

Appetizer: Crawfish (or Crab) Fondue, Tasty Kitchen

Bread: Olive Oil Cakes with Lemon and Thyme, The Pioneer Woman Cooks

Entree: Roasted Garlic Chicken, Simply Recipes (although making a really good steak is always a man-pleaser in my house!)

Sides: Asiago Sweet Potatoes, Fresh 365; Roasted Vegetables, Home Ec 101

Dessert: Brownie Pudding, Ina Garten*

Here’s a printable grocery list for the menu to make it as easy for you as possible. You DO have to do the cooking, though. Enjoy!

*I saw Ina make this recipe on Barefoot Contessa yesterday. It’s what I want and I ain’t budging. But if you’re not all about eating something full of chocolate and butter (huh??), there are plenty of other dessert recipes here and here.

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