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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 -
Rosemary Apple Goat Cheese Crostini
Are you ready to fill your house with the aroma of apples, cinnamon, pumpkin, and other fall favorites? Feast your tastebuds on the autumn flavors of this Rosemary Apple Goat Cheese Crostini. It's simple and scrumptious! This apple and goat cheese crostini with rosemary is savory, tart, and sweet all wrapped up ...Nov 03, 2020 -
Delicious and Easy Halloween Appetizer Recipe
Crab and Pepper Jack Tostaditos So you've prepared for the spookiest party of the year with festive Halloween decorations, creative Halloween costumes, and all the carved pumpkins you can imagine. When it comes to chowing down on October 31, though, everyone knows there's nothing more essential to a great Halloween ...Oct 27, 2020 -
Red Velvet Eyeball Cupcakes
Everyone is so excited about Halloween! The velvet cake was made in Maryland at the beginning of the 20th century. Red velvet cakes have become increasingly popular in the United States and Europe, especially around Christmas. You need to go back in time to understand the traditional red velvet cake. In the past, co...Oct 22, 2020 -
Valentines Chocolate Soup for Two
A very basic chocolate soup recipe with marshmallow cream cheese topping. I’ve lightened it with low-fat or no-fat ingredients.Oct 16, 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 -
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 -
Blueberry Spiced Bread Pudding
Yield: 6 to 8 servings Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Ingredients Butter No-Stick Cooking Spray 3 cups French bread cubes 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup milk 1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1...Oct 16, 2020