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                      Roquefort-Stuffed Fried Olives
What a great appetizer idea! And they're fried, which means they must be good! These lovely photos and recipe are from Fake Ginger. Thank you Amanda! Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) Lindsay ripe black olives (drained) 2 ounces Roquefort (or other type of type) cup flour 1 egg, whisked 1 cup panko breadcrumbs about ...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 - 
                
                  
                    
                      
 
                      The Sweet And Spicy Apple Chips
Yet another gorgeous recipe and photos courtesy of A Cozy Kitchen! There is nothing cozier than a kitchen filled with the smell of baking apples and cinnamon...Mmm! Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cardamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 Gala Apples (other flavorful varieties ...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 - 
                
                  
                    
                      
 
                      Mexican Chocolate Valentine's Hearts
V-Day is coming up, Smarties! Chocolates can be a typical gift, but not when they're handmade with the labor of love. Start melting! Try wrapping them in these red favor boxes for an extra sweet touch. Mexican Chocolate Hearts 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (You can use chips or baker’s chunks, whichever you prefer.) ...May 22, 2019 - 
                
                  
                    
                      
 
                      Fried Pickle Chips Recipe
What do you Smarties think of this unique recipe from our friends over at Spoon Fork Bacon? Do you serve traditional appetizers at your parties (eggrolls, pigs in blankets, crudites) or do you lean more towards something different like these little guys?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 - 
                
                  
                    
                      
 
                      White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Way back in September when it was still iced-coffee and flip-flops weather, the holidays started here in NY - from a retail perspective, anyways. And that meant Costco started carrying their enormous tubs of peppermint bark. And without fail, every time we passed the baked goods section, Daniel would try to convinc...May 22, 2019