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#SmartyScarytale - Halloween blog post #1
The first among the #SmartyScarytale set of Halloween blog posts. Stay tuned for many interesting ideas on Halloween food, DIYs, party themes and other stories. Don’t forget… Halloween is coming… Sleep with one eye open ;)Sep 16, 2019 -
Fruity Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Yield: Serves 8 Cost per Serving: $3.00 Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 mangoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut...Sep 15, 2019 -
Coffee Spanish Style Torrijas
Yield: 6 to 8 servings Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes Ingredients 1 (14 oz.) can Sweetened Condensed Milk, divided 1/3 cup strong brewed Classic Roast Coffee, plus 4 tsp., divided 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 2 to 3 tablespoons Light Tasting Olive Oil 1 (6 oz.) loaf French bread, cut into 16...Sep 13, 2019 -
Strawberry Shortcake... in a Cone
Want a clever idea for children at your next event? For dessert, take a regular ice-cream cone and fill the bottom with angel food cake. Then take fresh berries (cleaned but not wet) or fruit pie filling, and fill to about ¾ of the cone. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles! It looks like a real ice cream cone, b...Sep 11, 2019 -
Chicken Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tortillas, 1 chicken breast half, and 1/2 cup salsa) Total: 20 MINUTES Ingredients 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 - 1/2 teaspoons...Sep 09, 2019 -
Entertainment Planning Sample Timeline
When booking entertainment, be sure to write in a timeline into the contract, in addition to the date/time, location, any agreed to items and price.Sep 08, 2019 -
Peach and Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 pizza wedges and 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic reduction) Total: 20 MINUTES Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) prebaked thin pizza crust (such as Boboli) Cooking spray 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup shredded cooked chicken...Sep 06, 2019 -
DIY: Cork Name Card Holders
Why not throw a wine party for close family and friends? Let's just not make this any old wine party; let's put some excitement into this one!Sep 05, 2019 -
Refreshing Drink Recipe: Sangria de Cava
YIELD: Makes 4 1/4 cups PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES Ingredients 8 large mint leaves 1 (750-milliter) bottle Cava sparkling wine, chilled* 3/4 cup white grape juice, chilled 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1/4 cup orange liqueur Garnish: fresh sugar cane sticks Preparation Press mint leaves against sides of a large pitc...Sep 04, 2019
