Spicy Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones

Cooking for a Crowd, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Small Plates & Snacks November 12, 2015

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias Gooey Cheddar and La Morena Jalapeño Peppers add a kick of seriously spicy, savory flavor to these Spicy Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones. While a lot of people are menu-planning, stocking their kitchens with canned pumpkin and getting ready to host the holidays for the first time, many others are thinking about how to mix things up this year to avoid the fatigue that accompanies serving…

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Smoked Salmon, Cucumber & Creamy Swiss Tea Sandwiches

Cooking for a Crowd, Recipes, Small Plates & Snacks November 11, 2015

Assemble smoked salmon and cucumber tea sandwiches with The Laughing Cow® Creamy Swiss, Garlic & Herb cheese wedges on thinly sliced bread for last-minute entertaining fare.  It’s well-documented that I love to throw parties. As much as I love to have friends over, my apartment has a fatal flaw: I don’t have a dining table. My apartment is spacious enough for one person, but until I’m ready to move into a bigger place, there are a few things that will have…

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Thanksgiving Inspired Gold Pumpkin Table Settings

Decor, Home November 10, 2015

Long before you sit down to dinner, your Thanksgiving dinner table will make a first impression with your guests. Even if you’re starting out in your first home or haven’t yet acquired all of the home goods that couples tend to acquire from a wedding registry, you can look to rustic materials with a few embellishments to make a memorable Thanksgiving tablescape. …

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20 Festive Pies for Holiday Dinners

Food, Menus November 9, 2015

Thanksgiving is the best day of year for a lot of reasons, but one in particular: pies for holiday dinners. It’s also the unofficial kick-off to what I will at this time refer to as “pie season.” It’s when pumpkin spice everything gives way to all kinds of holiday goodies that just aren’t everyday desserts. Cookies and brownies? Those are more routine treats that pop up more often at the office, with your afternoon cup of coffee. Pies though, are…

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How-To: Prep the Perfect Date Night Essentials Kit

Living November 5, 2015

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeHealthyForEveryPartofLife #CollectiveBias When you’re getting ready for a big date night and you want it to be special, it’s easy to forget some of the things that will make you look and feel your best. We’ve compiled the perfect date night kit that you can easily make for yourself, or for a friend with all of the essentials.  …

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