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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Game Night with Friends
Hello Party People!
WOW! What a great time we had last night with our good friends Mike & Janet! We ate, laughed and shared simple yet elegant and tasty appetizers. We also played Uno and I must confess, I had forgotten how to play. Needless to say, I was left with many, many cards in my hands! We all had a good time playing. Our conversations ranged from parenting, politics, food, wine and so many laughs. I am so glad that I am slowing down this hectic pace and I am enjoying the simple & finer things in life...friends, fellowship and food!
Take the time to entertain your family and friends this summer and create memories:) Have your own "game" night and leave me a post with all the details!
WOW! What a great time we had last night with our good friends Mike & Janet! We ate, laughed and shared simple yet elegant and tasty appetizers. We also played Uno and I must confess, I had forgotten how to play. Needless to say, I was left with many, many cards in my hands! We all had a good time playing. Our conversations ranged from parenting, politics, food, wine and so many laughs. I am so glad that I am slowing down this hectic pace and I am enjoying the simple & finer things in life...friends, fellowship and food!
Take the time to entertain your family and friends this summer and create memories:) Have your own "game" night and leave me a post with all the details!
Friday, May 25, 2012
Recipe for Braised Collard Greens
I made this recipe the other evening and I must say they were so good! I got this recipe from the June issue of "O" magazine!
2 lb of collard greens--large stems removed and leaves sliced.
1 Tbsp of olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper
1 cup of vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 red onion
1/2 cup of green onion
2 tbsp of cider vinegar
Mrs Dash Seasoning
Black Pepper
In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, stirring occasionally until, until garlic is softened but not brown. Add vegetable or chicken stock and bring to a shimmer. Add onion and collard greens, stir in vinegar. Cook until collards are tender, 10-15 minutes. Add Mrs Dash and Black pepper.
Lisa's notes: After 10-15 minutes, the collards were not as tender as I liked them. I ended up cooking them for about 1 hour. They were not "mushy" but just right! I added more crushed red pepper and a bit more vinegar! They were hot and spicy....just the way I like them! Enjoy and let me know how you like them!
2 lb of collard greens--large stems removed and leaves sliced.
1 Tbsp of olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper
1 cup of vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 red onion
1/2 cup of green onion
2 tbsp of cider vinegar
Mrs Dash Seasoning
Black Pepper
In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, stirring occasionally until, until garlic is softened but not brown. Add vegetable or chicken stock and bring to a shimmer. Add onion and collard greens, stir in vinegar. Cook until collards are tender, 10-15 minutes. Add Mrs Dash and Black pepper.
Lisa's notes: After 10-15 minutes, the collards were not as tender as I liked them. I ended up cooking them for about 1 hour. They were not "mushy" but just right! I added more crushed red pepper and a bit more vinegar! They were hot and spicy....just the way I like them! Enjoy and let me know how you like them!
The Menu for Saturday's Game Night
I think I am going to keep the menu fun, mini and easy for Saturday's game night.....
The Menu:
Lisa's Hot & Spicy Shrimp--served in a martini glass with shredded lettuce and aioli sauce.
Ranch Wings with Dipping Sauce **Wings will be purchased from the deli at my local WalMart!
Turkey Burger Sliders with Blue Cheese Dressing on mini bun
Miniature Hot Dog Bites
Chips & Dips
Mango Ice Tea
The decor
Red, white and blue in honor of Memorial Day! Flags, Sparklers and a big wreath on the front door!
Share with me your memorial Day activities....
Stay tuned for pictures.....
The Menu:
Lisa's Hot & Spicy Shrimp--served in a martini glass with shredded lettuce and aioli sauce.
Ranch Wings with Dipping Sauce **Wings will be purchased from the deli at my local WalMart!
Turkey Burger Sliders with Blue Cheese Dressing on mini bun
Miniature Hot Dog Bites
Chips & Dips
Mango Ice Tea
The decor
Red, white and blue in honor of Memorial Day! Flags, Sparklers and a big wreath on the front door!
Share with me your memorial Day activities....
Stay tuned for pictures.....
Memorial Day Entertaining
Entertaining with Lisa........
This Memorial Day weekends marks the beginning of summer for my family and I, and that means plenty of entertaining! From back yard cookouts, pool parties, game nights and intimate dinner parties we will plan it all! Entertaining with Lisa will show you how you can entertain on a budget and still serve beautifully prepared and good tasting food and have a good time!
This Saturday, friends are coming over for "game" night! We will have Monopoly, Sequence and just plain fun! On the menu will be plenty of finger foods and and nice cold "mock-tails"
Stay tuned for photos and menus!
Ciao,
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