BACON-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE

BACON-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE

BACON-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE Always nice to have things at your tailgate the people can easily walk by and pick up with their hands to eat and enjoy.  This appetizer happens to be one of my favorites, and since it’s a brunch I decided it was...
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN BITES

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN BITES

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN BITES (Adapted from Rachel Ray) This recipe sounded so good to me – bite sized items go fast at parties, so I knew that would be a success, and I thought they’d be adorable atop a platter.  Recipe makes 24 mini bites, so I’ll triple or maybe...
PINA COLADA FRUIT DIP

PINA COLADA FRUIT DIP

PINA COLADA FRUIT DIP (Adapted from cooks.com) My friend Wendy gave me this recipe.  It’s so perfect for a Hawaiian themed event, and it’s delish!  I’m doubling the recipe for this party. 8 oz. can crushed pineapple in its own juice, (undrained) 3 1/2 oz. pkg. instant...
THE BIG GREEN SALAD

THE BIG GREEN SALAD

THE BIG GREEN SALAD Serves 20-30 1 (2 pound) bag lettuce 2 (10.5 ounces) cartons cherry tomatoes (I just cut up 6 plum tomatoes) 1 bell pepper – red, cut in 1/2 inch strips 1 bell pepper – yellow, cut in 1/2 inch strips 1 red onion – diced 20 ounces salad dressing...
AHULANI’S MACARONI SALAD

AHULANI’S MACARONI SALAD

AHULANI’S MACARONI SALAD (Adapted from alohadreams.com For the macaroni 1/2 pound elbow macaroni 1/2 tablespoon salt For the Dressing 1 1/2 cups Hellman’s mayonnaise 1/2 small onion diced 8 ounces imitation crab chopped 1 cup frozen peas cooked 1 stalk celery chopped...