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Best Bloody Mary Recipe on foodiecrush.com

The Best Bloody Mary Recipe (+ Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar)

This Bloody Mary recipe makes a spicy, flavorful vodka cocktail. Add as many toppings as you'd like to get your drink just right! Give me a loaded Bloody Mary or give me a chardonnay. Because when it comes to brunch, I want more, more, more. You might say this cocktail ... continue reading... about The Best Bloody Mary Recipe (+ Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar)

Categories: breakfast and brunch, drinks and cocktails, entertaining, healthy, recipes, seasonal : fall, seasonal : spring, seasonal : summer, seasonal : winter, vegetables and fruits Tags: bloody mary, cocktails, drinks, pickles, tomato juice, vodka

Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes | foodiecrush.com #caprese #salad #tomatoes #heirloom #basil #recipes

Caprese Salad (Plus a DIY Caprese Salad Bar)

The best caprese salad shows off summer's finest with creamy mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes topped with fresh leafy basil and fruity olive oil. Serve the salads individually or turn this simple Italian staple into a party by creating a DIY caprese salad bar where everyone can ... continue reading... about Caprese Salad (Plus a DIY Caprese Salad Bar)

Categories: cheese, dinner, entertaining, family friendly, healthy, Italian Recipes, lunch, Mediterranean Recipes, recipes, salads and sides, seasonal : spring, seasonal : summer, vegetables and fruits Tags: basil, caprese, mozzarella, salad, salads and sides, tomatoes

How to Make a DIY Mimosa Bar | foodiecrush.com #mimosa #bar #brunch #champagne

How to Set Up a DIY Mimosa Bar

These tips for setting up your own DIY mimosa bar make it easy for the hostess to relax as guests help themselves at your weekend brunch, wedding, bridal shower, or other reason to celebrate. Unlike cocktail party martinis or game-day beer busts, mimosa brunches aren't ... continue reading... about How to Set Up a DIY Mimosa Bar

Categories: breakfast and brunch, drinks and cocktails, entertaining, healthy, how to, recipes, seasonal : fall, seasonal : spring, seasonal : summer, seasonal : winter Tags: champagne, DIY, juice, mimosa bar, mimosas, party

How to Make the Best Mimosa | foodiecrush.com #mimosa #bar #brunch #champagne

How to Make the Perfect Mimosa

Mimosas made with bubbly sparkling wine instead of expensive champagne adds one more reason to toast "cheers" to lazy weekend brunches or any special occasion. Perfect Mimosa Cocktail Recipe My best friend Kim is the queen of mimosas. Whether it's going out for a weekend's ... continue reading... about How to Make the Perfect Mimosa

Categories: breakfast and brunch, drinks and cocktails, entertaining, healthy, how to, recipes, seasonal : fall, seasonal : spring, seasonal : summer, seasonal : winter Tags: breakfast, brunch, champagne, mimosa, orange juice, sparkling wine

Bagels and Lox DIY Brunch Bar foodiecrush.com #bagels #lox #brunch #ideas #party #bridalshower #breakfast #buildyourown

How to Serve a DIY Bagels and Lox Brunch Bar

Wondering what to serve a crowd at your next party? Make it easy on the hostess with this breakfast and brunch buffet idea: Serve a DIY bagels and lox brunch bar. Last year when my niece Chandler announced she was engaged, I knew I wanted to host a bridal shower for her. ... continue reading... about How to Serve a DIY Bagels and Lox Brunch Bar

Categories: baking and breads, breakfast and brunch, entertaining, family friendly, healthy, how to, lunch, meat and seafood, recipes, sandwiches, seasonal : fall, seasonal : spring, seasonal : summer, seasonal : winter Tags: bagel, brunch, cream cheese, entertaining, how to, lox, party

Ultimate Mother's Day Brunch Guide | foodiecrush.com

Moms Rule! The Ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch Guide

The ultimate Mother's Day brunch guide, filled with recipes and gift ideas any mom would love! Mother's Day falls just once a year (don't forget May 10!), but it's important to remember that moms never stop being moms. They love us every day, and they never stop worrying ... continue reading... about Moms Rule! The Ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch Guide

Categories: baking and breads, breakfast and brunch, cheese, desserts, drinks and cocktails, entertaining, healthy, lunch, recipe round ups, recipes, seasonal : spring, splurges Tags: mother's day, recipe round up

Wine and Cheese Pairing Party on foodiecrush.com

How to Host a Wine and Cheese Pairing Party + Free Printable

I’m the first to admit it. I’m not an expert in the nuances of cheese. And I am a far, far, far cry from calling myself a wine enthusiast, let alone a sommelier. You didn’t by chance notice those ice cubes in my Chardonnay, did you? Hang my head in shame, but that’s how I ... continue reading... about How to Host a Wine and Cheese Pairing Party + Free Printable

Categories: cheese, drinks and cocktails, entertaining Tags: cheese, entertaining, party, wine

30 Oscar Worthy Recipes and an Academy Awards Hosting Guide

30 Oscar Worthy Recipes and an Academy Awards Party Hosting Guide

Today's 30 Oscar Worthy Recipes post comes to us from our resident movie fanatic / FoodieCrush contributor / queen of the Academy, Hayley Teater, who every year schemes over Academy Award fétes with the same passion that Southern belles plot and plan their dream wedding. On with ... continue reading... about 30 Oscar Worthy Recipes and an Academy Awards Party Hosting Guide

Categories: entertaining, recipe round up, recipe round ups Tags: dinner party, entertaining, movies, oscars, parties, recipe round up

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken is easy but elegant for simple entertaining | foodiecrush.com

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

When I received an S.O.S. comment on Facebook from one of my favorite readers, Maribel, I put on my thinking cap and went straight into action. With Christmas Eve approaching in just a wink of an eye, Maribel commented that she was in need of a recipe that had enough style to ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

Categories: chicken and turkey, dinner, entertaining, recipes, seasonal : fall, seasonal : winter, vegetables and fruits Tags: braising, chicken, entertaining, mushrooms, onions, pomegranate seeds, rosemary, slow cooker

Shrimp Scampi Dip | foodiecrush.com

Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip and Friday Faves

I’m finishing up my unofficial, undeclared week of delicious cream cheese dips with just one more cheesy wonder: Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip. While I’ve been slathering my Smoked Salmon Spread on bagel crisps, and dipping chips into this Porter Caramelized Onion Dip (check ... continue reading... about Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip and Friday Faves

Categories: appetizers, cheese, entertaining, friday faves, meat and seafood, recipes, splurges Tags: butter, crab, crackers, cream cheese, dip, entertaining, parmesan, party, scampi, shrimp

Porter Caramelized Onion Dip | foodiecrush.com

Porter Caramelized Onion Dip and Crushing on The Beeroness

Being deemed The Beeroness—which in drink-speak is similar to bearing the title of  Princess, Duchess or Queen—has plenty of responsibilities that come along with the nobility. Luckily for us commoners in the ways of ale, stouts and malt liquor, we have food blogger and author ... continue reading... about Porter Caramelized Onion Dip and Crushing on The Beeroness

Categories: appetizers, blog crushes, cheese, entertaining, recipes, splurges, vegetables and fruits Tags: beer, blog crush, cheese, cream cheese, dips, entertaining, food blog interview, onion

Smoked Salmon Spread | foodiecrush.com

Smoked Salmon Spread

Celebrations call for bites of all sizes, big, small and every other. Luckily, my Smoked Salmon Spread fits the bill no matter how big you’re craving is or the size of your eagerly awaiting mouth. There’s a beautiful reason to add to today’s celebration, because the lovely ... continue reading... about Smoked Salmon Spread

Categories: appetizers, cheese, entertaining, meat and seafood, recipes, seasonal : spring Tags: appetizer, breakfast, cheese, cream cheese, dill, dip, entertaining, recipe, salmon, smoked salmon, spread

Brie Graham Cracker Crostini with Lavendar Honey | FoodieCrush.com

Baked Brie Graham Cracker Crostini with Lavender Honey Plus Friday Faves

While some wax on about why you should never again bring Brie to a party, I say, that’s cool, go ahead and don’t do that. All the more for me to bring. We all know brie is a favorite classic small bite at parties and gatherings. We know this thanks to observing the multiple ... continue reading... about Baked Brie Graham Cracker Crostini with Lavender Honey Plus Friday Faves

Categories: appetizers, cheese, entertaining, giveaways, recipes Tags: appetizer, brie cheese, cheese, honey, lavender, recipes

Roasted Cherry Sangria | foodiecrush.com

Roasted Cherry Sangria

Red, ripe and juicy, these cherry bombs are ready to be toasted in this Roasted Cherry Sangria recipe sponsored by my friends at Harry & David. I've been known to enjoy a nice, cold refreshment on a warm summer's eve. Maybe once, probably twice. Okay, like, definitely ... continue reading... about Roasted Cherry Sangria

Categories: drinks and cocktails, entertaining, recipes, seasonal : spring, seasonal : summer, splurges, vegetables and fruits Tags: cherries, cherry, drinks and cocktails, fruit, sangria

Nectarine and Wisconsin Burrata Bite Crostini | foodiecrush.com

Nectarine and Wisconsin Burrata Bite Crostini

This past weekend I allllmoooost could have posed as a hipster. If I was 15 years younger and dressed a whole lot cooler. I mean hipper. I mean I don't know what is better, cooler or hipper to say these days. And if I had a full blown beard—thank God it hasn’t come to that, YET. ... continue reading... about Nectarine and Wisconsin Burrata Bite Crostini

Categories: appetizers, cheese, entertaining, recipes, seasonal : summer, vegetables and fruits Tags: appetizers & small bites, balsamic vinegar, basil, burrata, cheese, crostini, fruit, nectarines

Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño Guacamole | foodiecrush.com-016

Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño Guacamole

How many times have you heard it? You know the phrase, the not-so-very-much-original one we all say because it's just so perfectly descriptive. You know it. Come on, say it with me. Think it. Live it: "Hoooooooly Guacamole." Okay it's a little trite, but so true. Guacamole ... continue reading... about Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño Guacamole

Categories: appetizers, cheese, entertaining, recipes, sauces and condiments, splurges, vegetables and fruits Tags: appetizer, avocados, cotija cheese, dips, garlic, guacamole, jalapeño, limes, mexican

Ghirardelli Chocolate Tasting || FoodieCrush.com

Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party

It’s been a long, snowbound winter, and while the new rush of spring has officially arrived—along with blooming daffodils and bright colored shorts and cute strappy flip flops begging me to buy...Buy...BUY!—I’m still hanging onto the last few weeks of family and friend time in ... continue reading... about Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party

Categories: appetizers, desserts, entertaining, recipes, splurges, sponsored Tags: chocolate, dark chocolate, entertaining, family, party, skiing, sponsored, tasting, tips, wine

French 75 Cocktail || FoodieCrush

Celebrate with the Bubbly French 75 Cocktail

In December of last year, my husband and I took a quick weekend-er to celebrate our anniversary and get some much needed “us” time in one of our favorite cities, San Francisco. My dad grew up just outside San Francisco so I spent a lot of time there visiting my grandma every ... continue reading... about Celebrate with the Bubbly French 75 Cocktail

Categories: drinks and cocktails, entertaining, recipes Tags: champagne, drinks and cocktails, French 75, gin

Harry & David Gourmet Gift Basket

Easy Entertaining with Harry & David

The wrapping paper and ribbons have made their way back into the holiday storage bins, the purple and gold polka dotted neck tie found its way back to the department store. While Christmas is geared toward filling the stockings with care and the joy of giving to others, adults ... continue reading... about Easy Entertaining with Harry & David

Categories: appetizers, cheese, entertaining, meat and seafood, recipes, sponsored, vegetables and fruits Tags: appetizers & small bites, cheese, harry & david, pears, salami, sausage, sponsored post

Fig and Cheese Crostini || FoodieCrush.com

Fig Spread and Cheese Crostini Appetizer + Korin Giveaway

Are you tired of me saying it yet? Talking about how much I adore salty paired with sweet? I hope not, because you're in for a big dose of it today. This past weekend we made our way to our friend's annual holiday company Christmas party. No, I'm not moonlighting on the side ... continue reading... about Fig Spread and Cheese Crostini Appetizer + Korin Giveaway

Categories: appetizers, cheese, entertaining, giveaways, recipes, vegetables and fruits Tags: appetizers & small bites, blue cheese, cheese, crostini, entertaining, fig spread, giveaway, holidays, honey, rosemary

Peach Sangria Recipe from FoodieCrush

Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David

The weekend started innocently enough. We landed. We checked in. And then, we discovered our gift boxes. And that's when the party started. Sweet Riesling, sparklin peach juice, fresh fruit and a few resourceful food bloggers. I smelled Sangria, but we'll get to that in a ... continue reading... about Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David

Categories: drinks and cocktails, entertaining, food bloggers, lifestyle and travel, recipes, seasonal : summer, vegetables and fruits Tags: cherries, craving, drinks and cocktails, entertaining, food blogger tour, food bloggers, fruit, lifestyle and travel, peaches, pears, recipe, sangria, summer

Short Rib Fettuccine || FoodieCrush

Short Rib Fettuccine and a Fantasy Virtual Dinner Party

Right now I'm cozying up to fall. And I'm relishing it every step of the way. I'm clearing the garden in anticipation of an imminent frost, hanging the Halloween ghosts from the oak trees in the front yard and craving simple, earthy flavors for dinner. When it comes to simple ... continue reading... about Short Rib Fettuccine and a Fantasy Virtual Dinner Party

Categories: dinner, entertaining, meat and seafood, noodles, rice and grains, recipes, seasonal : fall, seasonal : winter, vegetables and fruits Tags: beef broth, braise, carrot, dinner, entertaining, fettucini, flour, garlic, onion, pancetta, parsley, pasta, recipes, red wine, short rib, thyme, tomato paste, tomatoes, virtual dinner party

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