party menu – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen Making Every Day an Occasion... Simply Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:11:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-peonies-32x32.jpg party menu – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen 32 32 A Christmas Eve Appetizer Menu http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/christmas-eve-appetizer-menu/ http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/christmas-eve-appetizer-menu/#comments Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:36:34 +0000 http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/?p=12853 A simple Christmas Eve appetizer menu with small plates, snacks, bites – and a cocktail! – that is also perfect for any holiday party. Growing up, my family celebrated Christmas and Hanukkah. My mom is Jewish and my dad lapsed Catholic, but my parents wanted my brother and I to experience the best of both winter holidays. I remember picking Hanukkah presents out from under the Christmas tree and, on the rare occasions that Hanukkah and Christmas intersected, feeling doubly lucky that Santa had visited our house. Our holidays were also pretty non-denominational. We didn’t go to church or synagogue and celebrations generally meant an abundance of good food. On Christmas Eve, we would always have appetizers instead of a more traditional holiday meal. For the past two years, this is a tradition that Brad and I have picked up with his family. If you’re celebrating Christmas Eve with small plates, bites or snacks, here are some of my favorite recipes to add to a Christmas Eve appetizer menu. Christmas Eve Appetizer Menu Ina Garten’s Roasted Shrimp Cocktail from Barefoot Contessa Goat Cheese Pistachio Stuffed Dates French Quarter Cheese Spread from Creative Culinary Baked Brie en Croute Miniature Crab Cakes from Epicurious Turkey […]

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]]> http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/christmas-eve-appetizer-menu/feed/ 1 Plan the Perfect Memorial Day Menu http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/planning-the-perfect-memorial-day-menu/ http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/planning-the-perfect-memorial-day-menu/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 01:57:25 +0000 http://ingoodtasteblog.net/?p=2286 Though it technically does not begin until the end of June, everyone knows that Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Which means, it’s almost time to plan that Memorial Day menu. Whether you’re enjoying the inaugural weekend of warm weather and sun with a cookout on the beach, picnic in the park or a simple spread on your two by four balcony, the days ahead of you probably entail celebration in some form. If you don’t have a sprawling beach house to retreat to [and let’s be honest, most of us don’t] all you need is a little bit of green space and some delicious food to enjoy under the sun with your friends, family or special someone. If you’re in charge of planning your Memorial Day menu,  all you need is this delicious guide to help you usher in the summer season in a tasty way. From the Grill The next best thing to dining alfresco? Cooking alfresco. If you’re a carnivore, you’ll undoubtedly crave a burger – or one of its distant cousins – on the holiday weekend. With the smell of charcoal permeating the air no matter where you are, it will be hard to […]

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