American dinner party recipes

Creamy Vegan Potato Salad

I recently shared this potato salad with my friends Kris, Michelle, Emily, Nicole, and my father-in-law, Bob; and the reaction was unanimous–“Oh…

Cajun Pork Chops in Gravy

Seems like anything with added cayenne pepper is cajun thse days - but this recipe is especially good and has authentic roots. Highly-spiced pork…

Chubby Tater Tot Casserole

A friend informed me that she uses country sausage for her tater tot casserole. This sounded amazing and inspired a deliciously naughty version.…

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Sage Infused Sour Cream

Cute, healthy appetizer to bring to a party

Trippin' Shrooms

Who doesn't grab a stuffed mushroom off a servers tray at a wedding - or grab a few to add to your plate at a party. It's a classic. I wanted to…

Stir Fry Meets Jambalaya

This is a fusion of 2 great classics, Stir Fry and Jambalaya. This dish is an overload on flavor. The chorizo is the star of this dish, it lends a…

Jambalaya stuffed zucchini

Its better done on the grill....30 minutes Quinoa makes it a Healthy Plate

Chicken wings in BBQ sauce with roasted potato.

I bet you love chicken wings and roasted potato. The recipe is inspired by necessity to cook something fast and…

Key Lime Pie (Sugar Free) Margarita

A refreshing reminder of Key Lime Pie without the calories or sugar! A perfect after dinner "desert" cocktail…

Chicken, Roasted Veggies, Cream Sauce, Cole Slaw, Cheese Salad

A day to spend in the kitchen – This morning I decided to make my coleslaw for today. Using a simple hand…

Lemon Victoria Sandwich Cake with Raspberries, Strawberries and Clotted cream

Puff pastry dough made easy!

I love puff pastry, do you? You can create literally hundreds of recipes with it and it’s ready in 15 minutes: Apple strudel, croissanrs, puff…

ESTESS SOUTH TEXAS RICE ROLL LIKE SUSHI

I LIKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH A KICK. SUSHI IS GOOD BUT I LIKE A LITTLE MEXICAN STYLE AND A SMOKER GRILL.…

Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

What to do with the candy canes after Christmas? Make ice cream! Doesn't have to be summer to get my ice cream maker out.

Crazy Crunchy Jumbo Shrimp

There's nothing wimpy 'bout these shrimpys. Amazing flavor and super crispity crunch in this recipe that's perfect for any occasion. These morsels…