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DIY Unique Christmas Ornaments
This is the season for gathering around the tree! Buying your Christmas decorations might be convenient, but when decorating the most festive Christmas tree for your home, everyone knows that homemade Christmas ornaments are the best way to ensure a tree full of holiday cheer. Getting crafty by creating homemade Ch...Dec 09, 2020 -
Grilled Apples with Sweet Sausage Stuffing
I love this time of year when the supermarkets bust out the big bins of deliciously fresh apples and fill one after another. Days become shorter, colder and our appetites change as well. We start to crave cozy, heartier, meatier, comfort food recipes, warming to both body and soul. So Smarty Had A Party has prepared...Nov 12, 2020 -
Spring Brunch Events
Why not toast to guest of honor by serving Kir Royals!? These are made with champagne and a splash of Chambord, a raspberry liquor, with a small lemon peel in a champagne flute. A fruit punch* could be the main drink which guests could serve themselves throughout the event. Smarty champagne glasses that match the pu...Oct 16, 2020 -
Something’s Fishy About This
When planning a sit-down menu, it’s important to offer a choice of entrée: Not everyone can or wants to eat the same thing, and dual entrées are very expensive. Here is how to get a count of each of the entrées you or your caterer need to prepare: Include the menu choice on the invitation, or send out a supplementa...Oct 16, 2020 -
Gourmet Three-Course Party
Sick of the same old recipes you keep recycling for every party you host? Well it’s time to spice things up and explore what else there is out there.Oct 16, 2020 -
New Orleans Beignets
Total: 4 hours, 48 minutes Yield: Makes about 6 dozen Ingredients 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (105° to 115°), divided 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening 6 and 1/2 to 7 cups bread flour Vegetable oil Sift...Oct 16, 2020 -
Grilled Corn
One of my favorite foods to grill for family and friends is whole ears of corn in the husk. The corn is so much fresher tasting and the grilled flavor really comes through. Even if you have a small grill, you can do these ahead of time, place them in one of Smarty’s aluminum pans and put them in the oven until dinne...Oct 16, 2020 -
Candy Corn Coolers
Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 24 ounces orange juice or lemonade 18 ounces Torani orange syrup refrigerated aerosol whipped cream Directions 1. Fill six 8 oz. glasses half full with orange juice or lemonade. 2. Carefully pour 3 oz. orange syrup into each glass. 3. Top with whipp...Oct 16, 2020 -
Bacon-Cheese Pull-Aparts
Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 8 servings Ingredients 1 egg 2 tbsp milk 1 (16.3-oz.) can Flaky Layers Refrigerated Biscuits 1 (2.1-oz.) pkg. precooked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 oz. (3/4 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (4 medium) Directions 1. Heat ove...Oct 16, 2020
