{"id":4208,"date":"2018-03-09T00:58:57","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T04:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/?p=4208"},"modified":"2024-05-28T07:22:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T11:22:22","slug":"tasty-bites-for-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/tasty-bites-for-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple, Tasty Bites For Your Party or Book Club"},"content":{"rendered":"

T<\/span>here\u2019s a reason I sip wine when I\u2019m in party mode. Don\u2019t misunderstand \u2013 I love entertaining. I love<\/em> losing myself in cooking and planning and trying to get everything perfect. I wouldn\u2019t trade these memories for anything. But, it can be maddening. What is it that makes entertaining stressful for me? The food!<\/p>\n

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These appetizers\u00a0are simple to make and delicious.<\/h5>\n
Lasagna Cup Cakes –\u00a0Six\u00a0Sisters’ Stuff<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n
Mac and Cheese Bites \u00a0–\u00a0Chef In Training<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n
Sweet Pepper Poppers –\u00a0My Kitchen Craze<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n
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I have more cookbooks than I have room for. There are several food websites I visit, and I also have more than a few food publications being stuffed into my mailbox every month.<\/p>\n

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This is an elegant crowd pleasing salad. \u00a0Plus,\u00a0it can be done ahead of time and it’s so easy to put you own spin on it.<\/h5>\n
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Seven-Layer Salad –\u00a0Spicy Southern Kitchen<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n
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I realize some people are naturally good cooks. But the truth is, I\u2019ve always needed to try a recipe more than once to make it work. I\u2019m also skeptical if I haven\u2019t tried a recipe for a while.<\/p>\n

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Arugula\u00a0and bacon! My mouth\u00a0waters\u00a0just thinking of this salad. \u00a0Sometimes I switch out the cantaloupe for\u00a0small orange slices.<\/h5>\n
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Warm Bacon Arugula Salad –\u00a0Physical Kitchness<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n
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Now, it\u2019s possible that I spend too much time mulling things over \u2013 but I firmly believe\u00a0hard work pays off. And, I also believe, that simple food is best and doesn\u2019t have to be boring.<\/p>\n

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You can never go wrong with a cheese board. \u00a0They’re crowd friendly, budget friendly and work for any size party.<\/h5>\n
Simple Cheese and Nut Board<\/span> \u00a0–\u00a0Belly Full<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Browsing recipes is certainly not a revolutionary concept, but sometimes I find a twist on an old favorite that I hadn\u2019t considered before. But mainly I find inspiration.<\/p>\n

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Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat. ~Guy Fieri<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I also love that when I finish, it feels like I\u2019ve accomplished something. Now, for the above reasons and more, my number one rule and one I never break when cooking for company is – don\u2019t make anything new<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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If you love to read you may also enjoy:<\/h3>\n

10 Terrific Books Everyone Is buzzing About<\/a><\/h3>\n

7 Must Read Books To Cozy Up With<\/a><\/h3>\n

Quotes For The Book Lover<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you love to entertain\u00a0you may enjoy:<\/h3>\n

How To Host a Waffles and Ice Cream Bar<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Happy Entertaining,<\/span><\/h2>\n

Linda<\/span><\/h2>\n

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