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Bite-Sized Curry Shrimp Canapes
Bite-sized curry shrimp canapes are an easy appetizer with a presentation that gives them a great wow-factor. They can be quickly and easily mass-produced for a large party or for just a few special guests. Warning - some assembly required! Ready to test this recipe out? Read on! What you need Spread: 1/2 (4 o...May 22, 2019 -
Mini Cotton Candy Cupcakes Recipe
There's not a better summer treat than cotton candy, so when you combine those with cupcakes, you get one big (or, in this case, little) bite of AWESOME. Here's the mini cotton candy cupcakes recipe! What you need: Cake: 2 3/4 cups cake flour 1 2/3 cups pink vanilla cotton candy sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1...May 22, 2019 -
Cocktail of the Week: Bolivian Mojito
A refreshing mohito for any reason, day, or time. If anyone knows how to make a drink well, it's Kevin from the Cocktail Enthusiast. Thank you for this amazing cocktail recipe! Ingredients: 1.5 oz AGWA de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liqueur 12 spearmint leaves ½ lime 7 oz club soda 2 tsp sugar ice Directions: Gently crush...May 22, 2019 -
Earl Grey Lemonade Recipe
Yet another recipe and its accompanying photos from SemiSweetie. Perfect for a warm spring day! Ingredients: 500 g of water 160 g of freshly squeezed lemon juice 120 g of sugar 4 teaspoons of loose earl grey leaves Directions: 1. Bring 250 g of water and sugar to a boil for a few minutes, or until the sugar melts. ...May 22, 2019 -
Yummy Crab "Martini" Appetizer Idea
Looking for something different to serve as an hors d'oeuvre at your next brunch or dinner party? Try these crab martinis for a pretty, easy appetizer! For extra presentation points, use our Smarty Tea color bamboo knot picks and 8 oz square martini glasses (pictured). - Temima Serves: 5 Active prep time: 10 minutes...May 22, 2019 -
Pomander Tequila Winter Punch
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Scarletta Bakes Try serving this lovely punch in our 6 oz punch cups! Pomander Tequila Winter Punch 4 c. apple juice 1 c. tequila reposado 1 stick canela (a stick of cinnamon may be substituted) 2 oranges cloves, dried Prepare a pomander by pushing the pointed ends of the dried clove...May 22, 2019 -
Cinnamon Spiced Mini Cupcakes
This recipe and its gorgeous photo are courtesy of spoon fork bacon. What Jenny said is so true - everything tastes better when it's mini. Try serving them in our Cupcake Tower Stand! Makes 24 Ingredients: spice cake: 2 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon ground allspic...May 22, 2019 -
Jacked-Up Ginger Cookies
I LOVE these cookies! I think it's because traditionally, cookies are really sweet. And don't get me wrong, I'm the biggest fan of sweet desserts. But sometimes, you want a dessert with a little more...flavor. And that is exactly what these gingersnaps have. Sweet but not too sweet, sharp without being overwhelming,...May 22, 2019 -
Pastrami-Stuffed Chicken Rolls
This is one of those recipes that looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did. Special enough for dinner parties or impressing the in-laws, yet easy enough for Monday night dinner. I served the chicken on our 10.25" Masterpiece White and Silver Plates, which are actually on sale right now. Let me ...May 22, 2019
