‘Entertaining’ Recipes
Written by Lori Riddle on 15 December 2012
I make these wonderful dates that are stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in prosciutto. They are my Dad’s favorite. And who could blame him. They are warm and drizzled with a balsamic glaze and they just melt in your mouth. Really the perfect party appetizer recipe to go with a glass of red wine. The only more » [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 24 November 2012
I’m hosting a Holiday Wine and Appetizer party and you and all your friends are invited! Good Food Good Friends’s wants to invite you to a holiday party! Share your favorite go to appetizer recipes that you love to serve. Here are the party details… Create an original appetizer recipe. Note: this can be a recipe that you have [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 21 November 2012
The stuffing is my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal. And my favorite recipe is this one for Cranberry Pecan Stuffing. In fact I love it so much, that I’ll eat leftovers of it for breakfast on Friday, and then for lunch and maybe as a snack too! I usually double or even triple this recipe more » [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 11 November 2012
With the football well under way and the holidays fast approaching it nice to have a good cheese ball recipe in your recipe box. This Bacon Crab Jalapeño Cheese Ball recipe has kicked things up a notch or two or three! Besides the amazing flavor and the spicy kick to this cheese ball, I love more » [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 08 November 2012
This savory Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe will have your guest asking for more. Perfect for family dinner or entertaining friends and family. Print Butternut Squash Lasagna Ingredients ¼ lb. pancetta, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. fresh sage leaves, [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 27 October 2012
I make lots of chicken wings during the football season, but they are usually of the buffalo varity. These sticky chicken wings will remind you of your favorite chinesse buffet. They are sweet, a little bit spicy and of course, sticky. They come together fast, so they are perfect for last minute get togethers Print more » [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 23 October 2012
A little planning goes a long way. It’s not too early to start planning your Thanksgiving meal. I have been hosting Thanksgiving in my home since I moved back to Virginia. Over the past 8 years I have learned a lot and now you could say I have Thanksgiving planning down to a science. I more » [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 22 October 2012
These Buffalo Chicken Cups are the perfect party appetizer. So much easier to eat than buffalo wings. Just pop them in your mouth or in one or two bites and keeps your fingers clean! Print Buffalo Chicken Cups Ingredients2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. chili powder more » [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 07 October 2012
These Spicy Key West Chicken Kabobs are perfect as an appetizer for the big game or serve with roasted corn and Spanish rice for a main course meal that is sure to please everyone. For a variation, try marinating shrimp or pork. Spicy Key West Chicken Kabobs Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tbs. agave more » [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 22 September 2012
Nothing is better than a thick juicy meatball with fresh bread. These grilled meatball sliders are a great way to enjoy your favorite Italian recipes on the grill. These little guys are more filling than you would think which makes their small size perfect. You can eat just one or if your feeling particularly hungry, more » [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 19 September 2012
This Chorizo Chicken Tortilla Soup really is more like a chili. It’s thick and hearty and full of complex flavors. Perfect on a cold fall day or to feed a crowd during the big game. Make a double batch because you are sure to want some leftovers of this one! 5.0 from 1 reviews Print more » [Continue...]
Written by Lori Riddle on 15 September 2012
I love crab cakes but hate it when they are all breading and no crab. The Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli recipe is the perfect crab to bread ratio: almost all crab and just enough bread to bind it all together. Print Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli Ingredients2 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, chopped fine 1 more » [Continue...]