Cooking Underwriter

Watermelon Arugula salad Inspired by Contemporary Hotel's California Grill and Ina Gartnen

2013-05-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

I was reading Twitter and Facebook this weekend and was dreaming of Florida. I love the white sand beaches, the theme parks and all of the fabulous restaurants in Florida. I next had a flash back of a salad that I had at the Contemporary Resort restaurant called the California Grill - this is a great restaurant to go to next time you are at Walt Disney World. The last time we were there I had a salad that was very similar to this one. So I thought I would share my version of these too salads.

Watermelon Arugula salad Inspired by Contemporary Hotel's California Grill and Ina Gartnen Ingredients :
One square slice of Watermelon
1/4 cup Arugula for each portion
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze dressing
1 Tablespoon Goat Cheese
　

Slice Watermelon cutting off rind leaving a square of Mellon like this.

Next take 1/4 cup of Arugula a 1 tablespoon of Balsamic Glaze dressing toss in bowl

Place tossed Arugula on Watermelon

Next Sprinkle with Goat Cheese

Last drizzle remaining dressing on Salad and serve.

Bon Appetit and Enjoy

Sheila Fretz

Gluten Free Sweet Banana Waffles Inside and Out

2013-04-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

Gluten Free Sweet Banana Waffles Inside and Out Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Sorghum flour
3 bananas smashed
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoon melted butter
1/4 cup Milk
Gluten free Cooking Spray

Mash 3 Bananas add 2 eggs and stir together adding in 1/2 cup at a time of sorghum flour & baking soda. Mixing together slowly adding milk and melted butter. Whisk together until blended to a somewhat thick batter.

Preheat Waffle Iron to Medium Setting.
Butter waffle iron so waffles don't stick .
Pour 1/2 cup of batter on waffle iron.

Wait for Waffle Iron to stop steaming and pull out serve with fresh bananas.

Enjoy and let me know what you think....

I love to hear from you.

Sheila-

Artichoke, Bell Pepper, Apple-wood Smoked Ham and Goat Cheese Egg Bake for #Sunday Supper

2013-04-21T13:00:00.000-07:00

This week Sunday Supper was about throwing a Bridal or Baby Shower. I love to throw parties for my friends especially when it comes to celebrating a special friend whether it's a baby or bridal shower a special brunch with friends is always fun. As a matter of fact about a year ago today I was doing exactly that for my friend Dana; we had a bridal shower before she eloped. Here is the link to Dana's special day showing all of the recipes that we served.

My favorite thing to do at a Brunch is to have a dessert buffet

However, this is my go to Brunch recipe it's quick and easy and when your having a lot of ladies to your home you want the quickest and easiest go to dish. So here is my recipe for Artichoke, Bell Pepper, Apple wood Smoked Ham and Goat Cheese Egg Bake. This was the hit of the party and its so fast and easy to make you will want to serve it at your next brunch.

Artichoke, Bell Pepper, Apple-Wood Smoked Ham and Goat Cheese Egg Bake Ingredients:

Cooking Spray

3 cups of frozen Hash Browns

2 cups of colorful bell peppers

2 cups of chopped marinated artichokes

1 cup of crumbled goat cheese

2 cups of Apple-Wood smoked Ham Chopped

12 eggs

1 cup sour cream

Equipment

13" X 9" pan

Blender

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Spray pan with cooking spray, next add half of the frozen hash browns to pan.

Then layer bell peppers,

Chop Marinated Artichokes then sprinkle on top evenly.

Next add Goat cheese and Ham.

Now in your blender add 12 eggs plus a cup of sour cream and liquify.

It will look like this.

Last layer the last half of Hash Browns and pour egg mixture over the layered vegetables and place in preheated oven for 55 minutes at 350 degrees

Enjoy,

Sheila Fretz

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

2013-04-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is a great recipe to make Ice cream Sandwiches with my double chocolate chip cookies with mint chips or white chocolate chips but always with semi sweet chocolate chips varying the recipe depending on my mood. So here is my recipe and of course its Gluten Free and ~~I'm still busting that myth that you must use Xanthium Gum in your baking~~, because I used NO XANTHIUM GUM!!!

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients:

2 sticks butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons of vanilla
½ cup cocoa powder
2 ½ cups of Oat flour1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semi sweet cookies I used @NestleUSA on twitter
1 cup mint chips or white chocolate chips I used @NestleUSA on twitter

Equipment
4 cookie sheets if baking all at once
4 silpats or pieces of parchment paper if you use parchment make sure you spray with cooking spray.

Directions:

Beat butter until creamy

Add Sugars, eggs and Vanilla until light and fluffy.
Next add in cocoa powder and baking soda

Then Oat flour after cocoa is thoroughly blended

Last add semi sweet chips and chips of your choice.
scoop with melon baller.

Cook at 350 for 11 minutes on convection setting.

Until they look like this and enjoy.

Bon Apetit and Enjoy

Mrs. Mix It

Chicken Pamesan and History of April fools day

2013-04-04T00:14:00.000-07:00

This is a coyuple of days late but I thought I shoul re share this post.

This History of April Fools day is very interesting in 1582 King Charles 1X moved the New year from the week of March 25 - April 1st to January 1st. The problem was the people of this time were not as hooked up or connected as we were today. So some people celebrated on the Original date of March 25- April 1 and others who were more informed celebrated on January 1. The King heard that people were still celebrating on the old week of new years and he called them fools! These people were labeled as Fools and were sent invitations to phony parties, events and all sorts of other activities. The people who had been pranked became known as a "poisson d'avril" or "April fish" because a young naive fish is easily caught. However, the most common of all pranks was to hook a paper fish on the back of someone as a joke. So today in honor of April fools day I'm going to do a good fake out recipe.
I love a good fake out recipe so in honor of April fools day I am going to share my Chicken Parmesan! Recipe. This is a great recipe because its quick and easy plus you are in and out of the kitchen within 30 minutes. My kind of cooking.

Image courtesy of the Museum of Hoaxes

Chicken Parmesan Ingredients
1 package of Chicken Tenders
1 cup of Oat Flour
1 cup of Bread Crumbs I used Glutino
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 Jar of Favorite Marinara Sauce
1 box of Favorite Pasta
2 eggs
3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

Equipment1 Frying Pan
Saran Wrap
Hammer or Frying pan to pound meat down flat
Pyrex or oven safe pan for chicken

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Place 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil in Frying pan Heat up add to pan more as needed.

Boil Water for pasta

Pound all Chicken tenders to the size of a chicken breast

Coat Pounded Tenders in Eggs

Mix Oat Flour and Bread Crumbs together adding Salt and Pepper to Taste. Dip Chicken in after coated in Eggs first.

To make sure oil is ready put the bottom of a wooden spoon in oil should boil around stick.

When Oil is hot place breaded chicken in batches into pan until all complete and golden. Note these will not be cooked through so you will need to put in oven to cook thoroughly for about 20 minutes after browning in EVOO.

Heat Sauce in Pan

Serve with pasta and Chicken Poor sauce over then sprinkle with cheese and serve with a fresh green salad.

Enjoy and Bon Apetit!

Mrs. Mix It

Tuna served over Pasta with The Lemon, Wine, Capers and Artichoke Sauce

2013-03-07T00:01:00.000-08:00

I am always looking for a yummy recipe to serve on Friday durring the lenton season. I posted this recipe for a Tuna Steak with Lemon Capers and Artichokes Served on a bed of gluten free pasta quite some time ago but I thought I would share with you again today.

Tuna served over Pasta with The Lemon, Wine, Capers and Artichoke Sauce Ingredients:
2 or 3 Large Tuna Steaks
3 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt Pepper to taste
Garlic Powder
1 Package Pasta I used Gluten Free.
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Olive oil
1 cup Pinot grigio wine
6 Table spoons Corn Starch
1 cup Vegetable broth
½ Cup Lemon Juice
1 cup Cara Mia Artichokes Drained
3 Tablespoons Capers

Season Tuna with Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper Tuna Steaks

In a Large Frying Pan brown both sides of Tuna Steak

After Browned remove from Pan and set aside and place in warm oven while cooking sauce and pasta.
Bring to a boil 2 quart of water and add salt and a little olive oil Once it has boiled add pasta.

In the Pan you made the Tuna Steaks in Add Wine and deglaze pan. Next add Corn Starch and whisk into wine also adding Broth and Lemon Juice.

After a Thick Sauce had formed add Capers and Artichokes.

Serve Tuna over Pasta with The Lemon, Wine, Capers and Artichoke Sauce.

Bon Appetite and Enjoy!

Mrs. Mix It

Taco Tuesday, Thursday or any day

2013-03-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick and easy meal to cook on a Tuesday, Wednesday or any day. I love a quick and easy meal something that is back to basics and super easy. I also love when I can get my family involved in cooking our dinner. So last night Miss J, my sweet hubby and I made tacos as a team. I Made the Chicken and sliced the tomatoes and lettuce, My sweet hubby shredded the cheese while miss J Microwaves the frozen corn Tortillas. You might ask why we keep them frozen vs. fresh. That’s because when you go to steam in microwave they will steam fresh and still be very moist.

Taco Ingredients:
1/4 cup Olive Oil
2 lbs chicken tenders chopped into small pieces
2 Tablespoons Taco Mix
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
Corn Tortillas FROZEN
½ cup shredded lettuce
½ cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
Salsa for garnish

Warm oil in large frying pan or wok. Take Chicken Tenders and chop into small pieces prior to cooking.

Once Oil is warm place chicken in and season with Taco Seasoning.

Then Garlic Powder.

Cook until throughly cooked through about 15 min or so.

While cooking grate cheese, Shred lettuce and Chip tomatoes.

Take frozen tortillas out of package and wrap in damp paper towel. Next Microwave Frozen tortillas for about 20 seconds then flip over and go another 25 seconds. Take Meat and Place on steamed tortillas

Next cover with cheese

Cover with Lettuce, Sprinkle with tomatoes and salsa. fold up like this!

Bon Appetit and Enjoy

Sheila Fretz

Summer Artichokes

2013-03-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

I was shopping yesterday at Trader Joes and I noticed they have started to carry Artichokes. I know we are almost to Spring but Summer will be here before we know it. When I think of the start of Summer my mind always goes to fresh fruits and vegetables. I really enjoy cooking what is in season and visiting my local farmers markets twice a week. I have one about a block and a half from my house on a Tuesday night plus I have another one on Sunday Mornings in the town next to ours. The last time I went to the Farmers Market I picked up these beautiful artichokes.

Artichoke Ingredients:

2 Artichokes
2 Quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
The Juice of a lemon

Mayonnaise Sauce Ingredients:

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder

Equipment

2 Quart Sauce pan
Tongs for removal of artichoke
Fork to pierce
spoon to remove fiber

Take Artichokes and cut tops and bottoms off
Next go around and cut off thorns on tops of leaves.

Rinse and Clean Artichokes and Place in large pot .

Fill a Large pot with water enough to cover artichokes and turn upside down
Add juice of a lemon plus salt and pepper and cover with a lid
Boil for about 45 minutes until you pierce the bottom with a fork easily.

Next remove from water and cool upside down. then remove center fibrous portion I like to cut the large ones in half easier to remove thorny inside
Make Hollandaise or Mayonnaise with a teaspoon of curry powder.

Serve Warm or at room temperature with Mayonnaise and curry powder or with Julia Child's famous hollandaise.

Enjoy and Bon Appetit

Mrs. Mix It

#GlutenFree Chocolate Almond Cloudless Cake for #SundaySupper

2013-02-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

#Glutenfree Chocolate Almond Cloudless Cake

The other day when I was thinking about what I could make for Sunday Supper Valentine’s Day in a way that only #SundaySupper could. I knew I wanted to make a #Gluten Free Dessert that everyone would want so after a long week in the desert. I came up with this updated #Glutenfree Chocolate Almond Cloudless Cake. Which I'm sure you will enjoy.

Around this house, Valentine’s Day is a family affair. We celebrate as a family, and we usually take turns on who's in charge of the meal; this year it's my Hubby's turn. He will have to make the Dinner & Dessert plus wait on me and my daughter. In addition to we do not believe in buying cards it's all about the home made gift and present. It's the day that comes from your heart so that's how we celebrate. No store bought gifts are allowed here.

Now on to the recipe

Serves 12 Individual ramekins or one large that can be sliced.

Flour less Chocolate Cake Ingredients:

8 Eggs separated in two separate bowls

1/3 cup sugar

½ cup butter

1 2/3 cups of Chocolate Chips Semi Sweet

1 1/2 teaspoons Almond extract

Gluten Free Cooking Spray

Garnish with Whipped cream Chocolate Syrup or Sliced Strawberries (Optional)

Equipment needed

12 small ramekins or 1 large Ramekin

1 large lined cookie Sheet

Either Parchment Paper or a Silpat for Cookie Sheet

A mixer with a whisk

Separate Eggs in two large bowls

Beat Eggs about 3 minutes until stiff peaks form and set aside.

Next add Sugar to yolks and Almond Extract and beat about 3 minutes until a ribbon is formed and color will be like margarine.

Next take your Chocolate Chips and Butter and melt in 30 second intervals until totally melted stirring every 30 seconds.

Tip of the day every Microwave oven cooks differently it could take 3 or 4 or maybe even 5 30 second intervals it all depends but don't forget to stir.

Next add melted chocolate to eggs a little bit at a time so it gets tempered.

Next take half of the Egg whites and fold into Chocolate mixture.

Folding in the other half too.

Until it looks like this.

Now you have to decide do you want individual ramekins that can be garnished like this.

Next spray ramekin large or small then pour into container.

Next bake in convection oven at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 min for small or 28 to 30 min for large.

Remember every oven is different so you probably want to watch through window. Do not open oven can make dessert fall!

Let cool before you slice if making a large one, if you are making a small one just eat right out of ramekin and cool for at least 15 min.

Don't forget to check out the other recipes...

We’ve got main dishes, desserts, and drinks galore! And we’re even bringing you a romantic tablescape to take your Valentine’s celebration to the next level! And it doesn’t stop there! We’ve got TONS more dishes for you to celebrate in style.

Check out what the rest of the #SundaySupper crew is serving up for Valentine’s Day. And get ready…everything is so fabulous you’ll feel like you’ve been shot in the behind with cupid’s love arrow…

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Breakfasts, Apps & Main Dishes:

Asparagus, Clam & Bay Shrimp Pasta from Galactopdx
Bacon Double Cheese Burger Bites from In the Kitchen with KP
Cheese Stuffed Cannelloni from Curious Cuisiniere
Fried Heart Pizza from Mooshu Jenne
Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta from MarocMama
Green Olive, Goat Cheese & Basil Crostini from Hip Foodie Mom
Indian Shrimp Pulao from Soni’s Food
Individual Beef “Phyll-ingtons” from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Ranch, Bacon and Cheese Crisps from Daily Dish Recipes
Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Rissóis de Camarão | Portuguese Shrimp Dumplings from Family Foodie
Spicy Red Cabbage Quiche | Veggie Quiche Recipe from Masala Herb

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Sweet Eats:

Banana Bourbon Blondies from The Messy Baker
Banana Cream Napoleon from Food Lust People Love
Brown Butter M&M Cookies from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Brown Butter Rolo Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies from Damn Delicious
Cherry Pie Hearts from Home Cooking Memories
Chocolate Baumkuchen from Webicurean
Chocolate Bread Pudding from La Cocina de Leslie
Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Baileys Banana Cream Sauce from The Lovely Pantry
Chocolate Covered Bacon from I Run For Wine
Chocolate Covered Stuffed Strawberries from Country Girl in the Village
Chocolate Mousse from Mom, What’s For Dinner?
Chocolate Roll filled with Nutella Cream from Basic N Delicious
Chocolate Truffles from The Wimpy Vetegarian
Chocolate Velvet Ice Cream with Cherry Sauce from Vintage Kitchen Notes
Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas with Chocolate Sauce from The Roxx Box
Coconut Sweetheart Cookies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Coeur a la Creme from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Cream Cheese Mints from Simply Gourmet
Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mousse with Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte from Kelly Bakes
Deliciously Baked & Festively Glazed Mini-Donuts from Mangoes and Chutney
#GlutenFree Chocolate Almond Cloudless Cake from Cooking Underwriter
Heart Shaped White Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Cream from Noshing with the Nolands
Homemade Cherry Mash Candies from Juanita’s Cocina
Maple-Date Bars from Diabetic Foodie
Meyer Lemon Marmalade from Shockingly Delicious
Mini Samoa Bundt Cakes from She Likes Ruffles, He Likes Truffles
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake from Gotta Get Baked
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes from The Meltaways
Pistachio and Chocolate Souffle from Small Wallet Big Appetite
Raspberry Custard Tart from Kudos Kitchen
Raw Fudge Love from Mama’s Blissful Bites
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Red Velvet French Macarons with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Red Velvet Fudge from What Smells So Good?
Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches from Cravings of a Lunatic
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies from Magnolia Days
Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars from Chocolate Moosey
Red Wine Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting from The Urban Mrs.
Strawberry Shortcake! from The Foodie Army Wife
Strawberry Valentine Cake Hearts from Ninja Baking
Tres Leches Tea Cakes with Honey Riesling Soaked Fruit from Neighborfood
Valentine’s Bakewell Tarts from Happy Baking Days
Valentines Chocolate Apples from Big Bear’s Wife

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Drinks:

Blood Orange Vodka Martinis from The Catholic Foodie
Bloody Raspberry Cocktail from My Cute Bride
Strawberry Gin Fizz from girlichef

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Tablescape: A Romantic Table For Two Please fromAn Appealing Plan

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter on Sunday, February 10th to talk all about Valentine’s eats and treats! We’ll tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos!

I hope you enjoy and Have a Happy Valentines Day, I'm taking the day off in the kitchen!

Bon Appetit

Sheila Fretz

Tri Tip with Sauteed Mushrooms

2013-02-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

I love using my broiler, hubby does have the traditional Weber Grill that burns wood or brickets. However, I love my broiler and its very little clean up. So with the Easter season coming upon us and Lent starting just next week I thought it was time to share one last recipe with meat before we abstain for next 40 days and nights.

Tri Tip with a simple Dry Rub
(1) 3 pound Tri Tip
3 tablespoons Granulated Garlic
3 tablespoons dried onion
2 tablespoons Salt
2 tablespoons Pepper

Mushrooms Sauteed in Butter and or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 basket of Mushrooms quartered
1/4 cup Butter and or Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Equipment:
Broiler or Grill
Instant Read Thermometer
Tongs

Preheat Broiler or Barbeque to 500+

Clean Mushrooms by dusting off Mushrooms with a tea towel by rubbing off all excess dust and dirt.

Tip of the Day to clean Mushrooms Do Not Rinse Under water because a Mushroom is like a Natural Sponge and it will absorb the water and dirt!!! Rub with clean towel until white appears.

Stem and Quarter Mushrooms then saute in butter or Olive Oil for 15 to 20 minutes until Brown.

Take Meat and Bring to room temperature and Season with Salt, Pepper, Garlic and Onion this takes about a hour or so before cooking it could take up to an hour and a half with a 3 pound tri tip.

After meat is room temperature take a Instant Read Thermometer and place in the middle on the side of the tri tip so probe is perfectly centered in beef both horizontally and vertically. This way the probe does not hit the heat conductor either on the grill or on broiler.

Cook Tri Tip at 6 and a half minutes per pound per side. So I cooked my 3 pound Tri Tip for about 20 minutes per side.

While Cooking The Tri Tip you can either relax or Make the Caprese Salad

After Tri Tip is cooked let stand for 20 minutes then thinly slice on bias.

Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

2013-02-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick recipe using Cornaby’s Fruitiva I just love this new creation by Cornaby’s it is just enough sweetness and yumminess to brighten up any dessert. So today we have a Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake brownie to share with you. I am sure you will love this. I know we did.

Raspberry Cheesecake brownies’ Ingredients:
½ cup butter
1/4 cup cocoa
1/8 cup aged Balsamic Vinegar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Bourbon
3 eggs
1/4 cup corn starch
3/4 cup Almond flour
1/4 cup All purpose Gluten free flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups cream cheese
1/2 cup powder sugar
2 cup Raspberries
2 oz package of Cornaby’s lemon Raspberry Fruitivia spread.
2 Tablespoons Ultra Gel
Cooking Spray

Equipment:
1 Pot
1 9 x13 (baking pan)
1 spatula
hand mixer
Large bowl

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a non stick pot melt butter then add cocoa powder and whisk together.

Next add sugar

Add Balsamic Vinegar

Add Vanilla.

Whisk eggs with a little chocolate mixture in a separate bowl add about 2 tablespoons chocolate mixture to temper then add back to chocolate mixture.

Next add Corn Starch and Almond flour and Gluten Free All Purpose flour and baking powder whisk together then set aside.

In a large bowl beat Cream Cheese, Powder Sugar and Fruitiva then mix with mixer until creamy.

Next fold in Raspberries then add ultra powder gel. Folding in.

Then place on top of cooked brownie mixture, then place in refrigerator over night.

Enjoy and Bon Appetit

Sheila-

#GlutenFree 7 layer bean dip for Super Bowl #SundaySupper

2013-02-03T00:00:00.000-08:00

So as promised my favorite recipe that we served on Super Bowl Sunday had to be my Seven layer bean dip. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer that will WOW!!! your friends and neighbors.

7 layer Bean Dip ingredients:
2 16 ounce cans of refried beans
2 cups of sour cream
1 envelope of Taco seasoning
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 green onions chopped
3 Roma Tomatoes chopped
1 4 oz can sliced olives
Cilantro for garnish (optional)

Take 2 cans of beans and scoop out about 16 dollops

Spread very thin and make one thin layer of beans. Using back of spoon to spread thinly.

Next Mix Taco Seasoning and Sour Cream

Until it looks like this; again put 16 dollops of the sour cream taco seasoning mixture.

Spread again very thinly to cover all beans, using the back of the spoon.

Next Sprinkle cheese then sprinkle Green Onions

Border pan with chopped Tomatoes

Next border with olives on tomatoes

Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

We are sharing so many more awesome Super Bowl Recipes from our Sunday Supper Contributors. Please make sure you check out all of the other Super Bowl #SundaySupper participants to see what they’re bringing to the big game!

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks:

All American Ranch Cheese Ball from The Weekend Gourmet
Bacon Double Cheese Burger Dip from In the Kitchen with KP
Bacon Kettle Corn from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Baked Crab Cakes from The Meltaways
Buffalo Chicken filled Pull-Apart Loaf from Small Wallet Big Appetite
Buffalo Chicken Pizza On A Stick from Neighborfood
Buffalo Tofu Bites from Soni’s Food
Cheeseburger Bites from Momma’s Meals
Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
Cranberry Glazed Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
Easy White Queso with Chorizo from Supper for a Steal
Eggplant Lentil Fritters With Orange Salsa from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
#GlutenFree 7 Layer Bean Dip from Cooking Underwriter
Gulf Coast Smoked Tuna Dip from 30A Eats
Ham & Cheese Crescents from Masala Herb
Ham Crescents {Schinkenhoernle} #DairyFree from Galactopdx
Little Filo Cheese Rolls from Food Lust People Love
Mini Crab Bites from Webicurean
Muffuletta Skewers from Magnolia Days
Peach Jalapeno Fritters from I Run for Wine
Philly Cheesesteak Bites from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Pizza Pretzel Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
Pizza Wontons from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Refried Black Beans with Pita Chips from Basic N Delicious
Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dip from girlichef
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Stamp & Go! from The Lovely Pantry
Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates from Noshing with the Nolands
Tandoori Spiced Popcorn from MarocMama
Wonton Cones Filled with Oriental Salad from Simply Gourmet

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Main Dishes:

Bacon-Wrapped Chili Cheese Dogs from Damn Delicious
Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Chicken in Passion Fruit Crunch from The Urban Mrs.
Green Chile Cheeseburgers from Juanita’s Cocina
Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Spinach from Ruffles & Truffles
Marinated Rump Steak with Chimichurri Sliders from Vintage Kitchen Notes
Meatball Sub Sliders from Country Girl in the Village
Oven-Fried Catfish Fingers with Mango-Chili Dip from Pescetarian Journal
Pigs in Sleeping Bags from Comfy Cuisine
Turkey Sliders with Roasted Tomatoes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Vegan “Hamburger Helper” Soup from What Smells So Good?

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Desserts:

Shortbread Brownies from Baker Street
Smores Blossom Cookies from Chocolate Moosey
Sweet Little Pastries from Happy Baking Days
Sweet Potato Cake Pops from Ninja Baking
Toddler Truffles from In the Kitchen with Audrey

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Tablescape: 10 Tips For A Winning Superbowl Buffet Table from An Appealing Plan

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter today to talk all about our Super Bowl Recipes! We’ll tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the#SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos!

Bruschetta Goat Cheese Panini's

2013-02-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Who's ready for the Super Bowl I know I always like to build a Panini Bar with a variety of meats and cheeses and then some sliders with a couple of dips, and then have the guests bring deserts This is one of my quick and easy, go to recipes, and you will be in and out of the kitchen in 5 min, including clean up!

TIP Of The Day: If you do not own a Panini Press Take a brick and cover with foil and place on top of sandwich. Works the same Way as a Panini Machine. In addition to you can use your George Foreman cooking Machine they are pretty much the same.

1 Sandwich
Bruschetta Goat Cheese Panini’s Ingredients:
Gluten Free French Bread 2 Slices 1/2 inch thick I make the Glutino Mix
2 Tablespoons Goat Cheese
1 Tablespoon Tomato Bruschetta
Butter (Optional)

Take Some Gluten Free French Bread and Cut ½ inch Slices

Next Take goat cheese spread on Gluten Free Bread
Last take Tomato Bruschetta and spread on top of goat cheese.
Optional Butter Outside of Gluten FreeBread
Place in Panini in Panini Machine and cook for about 1-2 min or in Frying Pan on Medium Heat for 1 min each side.

Bon Appetite!

Enjoy,

Sheila Fretz

Bruschetta Goat Cheese Sliders

2013-01-30T00:00:00.000-08:00

With Super Bowl Sunday coming right around the corner I am always looking for great recipes to serve at my super bowl party and this is a old one but a great one. I thought to my self what do I have in my freezer that I could make that had the burger feel. However, because I live in the land of La La, I try to watch what I eat. So when I am making burgers, I always try to do sliders. This way I get to eat the guilty pleasure of a burger and it is not supper big. So if I eat one slider with fries or chips I am full.

Tip Of The Day: Before going to the Market Check the sale advertisements
mine comes out On Tuesday Night at Midnight online for my local Ralph's or Vons Markets. I See what is on sale and stock up on my Meat Poultry and Fish and I freeze it. This way when you have that inspiration or are reading a recipe on my website you already have the ingredients available.

Bruschetta Goat Cheese Sliders

Makes 8-10 Sliders

Ingredients:
1 pound Ground Sirloin
½ chopped Red Onion about 1cup finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Filling:

8-10 ½ teaspoons of Bruschetta spread make sure it's gluten free
8-10 ½ teaspoons of Goat Cheese

1 Bag of Gluten Free Dinner Rolls Sliced Horizontally

Equipment:

Grill, Frying Pan or Grill Pan
Large Bowl for Mixing
Platter or Plate one for patties Cooked one for Raw patties

Mix first 6 Ingredients together in bowl. Next form16-20 thin patties, so you can meld together after placing filling on top. Next sprinkles Bruschetta and goat cheese on top of thin patty.

Then place other patty on top and squish together so you do not see the filling. Next place on grill for 3-5 min a side until desired wellness. When Cooked place on Gluten Free Roll and serve with chips

Quirky Quiche

2013-01-28T00:00:00.000-08:00

I love a good quiche on a cold day with some breakfast potatoes fresh salad or fruit. This is great to serve on a cold day or even for brunch. Some times I even serve as a quick and easy dinner after a long day at work.

Quirky Quiche Ingredients:

Mrs Mix It's Gluten Free Pie or Tart Crust

6 eggs

1/2 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup make sure it's gluten free.

½ Cup Cheddar Cheese
1/2cup Parmesan Cheese
½ cup frozen cooked and drained chopped Spinach or Broccoli
½ cup sliced canned Mushrooms or Tomatoes
6 slices of Bacon or Ham

Make Pie Shells and set aside.
Place blown eggs in large mixing bowl add Cream of Mushroom Soup and Mix with mixer for about 2 min on high.

Place meat in bottom of pie shell and drained and cooked vegetables.

Next add Cheeses and pour egg mixture on top of all ingredients.

Bake on lined cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Bon Appetite!

Enjoy,
Sheila Fretz

Gluten Free Spiced Vanilla French Toast with Fresh Strawberries)

2013-01-18T00:00:00.000-08:00

I went to the cupboard, To give my poor child a breakfast: When finally there, The cupboard was not yet bare, only 7 items were there, And so the poor girl had to wait to see what her Mom could make, out of these 7 magical Ingredients.

I woke up this past Sunday Morning with the following Ingredients in my Cupboard/Refrigerator: Strawberries, Powder Sugar, Loaf of stale Gluten Free Bread, 1 egg ,Vanilla, Cream and only a 1/4 cup of milk and some spices. Plus I scrounged up some brown and serve sausage in my freezer which I happened to purchase at the 99 cents store.

So What Did I make ?
Cinnamon spiced Vanilla French Toast with Fresh Strawberries
Ingredients:
Gluten free bread of choice
1 egg
1 pint of Strawberries sliced ( For Garnish)
Powder Sugar (For Garnish)
1/2 cup Whipping Cream
1/4 Cup Milk
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon All Spice
1 teaspoon Butter for Grill

Equipment:
1 Large Bowl
1 Whisk
A frying Pan or a grill

Heat grill and place butter on.

Take one egg crack in Large Bowl and whisk until well blended add Coffee Mate and Milk plus Cinnamon and Allspice. Whisk together until well Blended

Next Slice Bread on the diagonal this way the slices are a lot larger and I feel it looks a lot prettier too.

Take Bread and float and flip in egg mixture then fry or grill on greased pan cook on low until golden then flip. Repeat on both sides.

TIP OF THE DAY: Make sure Eggs are completely cooked through! The reason I say this is salmonella poisoning. I really want to stress that you need to make sure that your eggs are completely cooked!!! I like to put my french toast inside the oven after I cook it for 20 minutes at 250 degrees. This way my bacon or sausage is hot when I serve and my fruit is freshly cut.

When finished place on plate with French Toast and Strawberries on top I served with Sausage but you could also do Bacon if that’s what’s in the Cupboard/Refrigerator

Bon Appetite, Enjoy !!

Sheila Fretz

Mr. Mix It's Famous Mashed Potatoes

2013-01-16T00:00:00.000-08:00

I am so fortunate I have a fabulous husband who loves to design, build and fix things, on top of all of that he loves to help me in the kitchen. So after a hard days work we try to split up the dinner. This way it gets done a lot quicker and we can eat faster. We have been married now almost 14 years and only 9 if you count the way the State of California does. But that's a whole different story, which I will share with you another day. So here is the second half to Baked Salmon Balsamic Glaze you will see Mr. Fix It's Mashed Potatoes under the Salmon in the center of the wreath.

Mr. Fix it’s Famous Mashed Potatoes Ingredients:
3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes Cut in cubes for quicker cooking
1/4 pound of butter (1 stick)
1/4 cup milk
½ cup sour cream

Equipment:
Potato Masher
1 Large Pan

Peel and Chop potatoes for mashed potatoes boil potatoes around 20 min until soft to the piercing.

When soft for mashing drain and add butter, milk, and Sour Cream then Mash until creamy .

Enjoy & Bon Appetite

Sheila Fretz

Gluten Free Salmon Baked in a envelope with a Balsamic Glaze

2013-01-14T00:00:00.000-08:00

Baked Salmon with Balsamic Glaze Served on a wreath of Greens

Serves 8

So I originally posted this in the begining of Cooking Underwriter's existence. I want to say it's the second or 3rd recipe I ever posted. This is one of my go to recipes especially if I am trying to impress some one the presentation alone will knock your socks off. I always serve on a wreath of spinach or field greens with the vegetable as a garnish. This time we made carrots because it was easy, however, I have served it with fresh uncooked vegetables too. Like sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes or even marinated artichoke hearts it all depends on my mood. However, I always serve it with Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes.

Baked Salmon Ingredients:
1 Whole salmon split and boned with head and fin removed
3 lemons thinly sliced
3 tablespoons dry dill weed or fresh ( If using fresh reduce to 1 1/2 tablespoons
6 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling on both sides of fish.
Salt & Pepper to taste.

Balsamic Glaze Ingredients:

1 cup 10 year aged Balsamic Vinegar
1/3 cup Brown sugar

Wreath
Any Vegetables That will show color ( Carrots, Cherry tomatoes, Cucumbers, etc...)
Organic Baby Spinach

Equipment:
Aluminum foil or Parchment paper 2 sheets length of fish plus a couple of inches on each side
1 Large Baking sheet
1 small frying Pan
1 rubber spatula

Line a large baking sheet with Aluminum foil or Parchment paper, Drizzle olive oil on both sides and place skin side down on the baking sheet. Next sprinkle with dill weed, salt and pepper, then slice lemons thinly and arrange on top of the salmon to cover completely.

Next the other piece of aluminum foil or Parchment Paper and place directly on top of salmon. Starting clock wise role up sides of the foil or parchment paper forming a pillow. Place in oven at 350 degrees and cook for 45minutes closed up.

Next take your knife and rip open the pillow down the center and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Next Clean vegetables and greens. Set aside until dry.

To start your balsamic glaze. Take the Balsamic Vinegar and the Brown sugar and place in small frying pan cook on super low almost no flame stirring occasionally. When the vinegar pulls away from pan with a rubber spatula you know it is complete.

Next Take greens form a wreath and place vegetables all around plate looking like a ornaments arranged around plate. I used cooked carrots this last time. Take Mashed potatoes and place in center of the wreath to one side next cut a piece of salmon lean up against potatoes and drizzle all over greens and salmon. Serve immediately.

Gluten Free Chicken Ceasar Pasta Salad

2013-01-10T15:56:00.000-08:00

So a couple of years ago when I started Cooking Underwriter I made some great recipes that were not gluten free. However, I feel that now that I live a gluten free lifestyle with my family, it is time to recreate these recipes to be gluten free. So when I am creating a new recipe, the first thing I try to do is to get inspired. I do this in various ways i.e.... watch The Food Network, The Cooking Channel, and I visit my local restaurants in the area; plus I have a full library of cookbooks and Magazines too. This recipe was inspired by a dish that Mr. Fix It ordered at Raz’s Little Italy , West Hills, California. Mr. Fix It, my hubby, ordered Chicken Alfredo and when I saw the colors of his dish it immediately put a vision into my head. So when the heat turns up in the kitchen I either get up really early and make dinner or I cook and concoct the night before. This would be a great recipe for party or to serve as a main dish.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Ingredients:
1 Yellow Bell Pepper Julienne cut
½ Orange Bell Pepper Julienne cut
1 ½ Cups Broccoli in small pieces blanched
2 green onions chopped
2 cups chicken shredded
6 cups gluten free pasta cooked about 1 box
1 Jar of Ken's Caesar dressing
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
(Save 1/4 cup for garnish)
Equipment
1 Extra Large bowl
1 Large Bowl
1 (2 Cup) Measuring Cup

Tip of the day: Your fridge/freezer work better when full, so spend the week stocking up on fresh groceries and your evenings at home.

Cook Pasta to package directions.

Take Bell Peppers(both Orange and Yellow) and Julianne cut, Broccoli, green onions and toss in bowl. Next add Shredded Chicken.

Cooked Pasta, and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and toss all together with Salad dressing. Place in beautiful bowl then serve. Garnish with a sprinkle of cheese.

Bon Appetite!

Enjoy,

Sheila Fretz

My top 10 receipes for 2012

2012-12-28T16:48:00.001-08:00

So when I was thinking about the last post of the year I thought a recap of the Top Ten Recipes would be appropriate. The funny thing about this list is about 75% of them I make on a regular basis and it looks like you folks do to.

Grapefruit Margarita's

Dog's Wrapped in Bacon

Fabulous #Gluten Free Waffles

A #Gluten free breakfast Sandwich

Now Eat This

Mrs Mix It's (AKA Sheila Fretz) 7 layer bean dip

Re-Stuffed Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese, bacon, Green Onions

Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie

#Gluten Free Crumble Topping

#Gluten Free Almond Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I hope you enjoy all of these recipes as I did. Have a Safe and Happy New Year.

Enjoy

Sheila Fretz

# Gluten Free Holiday Granola

2012-12-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

What will you make for your family for Christmas. I know we all have less than 24 hours so. Here's a great and easy Gluten Free Fabulous Granola .

Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the House not a cook was cooking not even a mousse. The granola was baking in the oven with care, In hopes that the grand chef would soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of cookies and candies danced in their heads; And mama in her 'apron, and I in my chef hat, Had just settled down for a long night of making Christmas treats for family and friends...........Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night

Holiday Granola

12 cups of gluten free cereal w/ raisins and almonds
9 cups of gluten free old fashion oats
3 cup of chopped pecans
3 cup sliced almonds
1 ½ cups of Honey
3/4 cups canola oil
1 cup cranraisins
1 cup dried blueberries
1 cup golden raisins

Equipment:
cooking spray
parchment paper
3 12 x 17 cookie sheets

Preheat oven to 225 degrees on convection. If you do not have convection oven cook 25 degrees higher!!

In a very large bowl place cereal, oats, pecans, almonds mix together.

Next in a saucepan boil canola oil and honey then drizzle over Cereal mixture folding cereal until evenly coated with honey mixture.

Next divide into 3 equal portions on 3 parchment lined and sprayed with cooking spray cookie sheets.

Place in oven for 1 hour and a half turning every 15 minutes so it will not clump together. After it has come out of oven and cooled a little add dried fruit.

Make 3 Large gifts for family and friends.

Enjoy and have a happy Holiday.

Sheila

#GlutenFree Turkey/ Beef Meatloaf

2012-12-18T00:01:00.000-08:00

When ever I have a bad day at work or have way to much on my mind and I need to get my aggression's out I always make Meatloaf. So, thank goodness for scheduled post because last week was a real humdinger of a week for all of us. So I thought it would be a good time to reintroduce my Gluten Free Meatloaf

My husband Loves a good meatloaf. But he always says that if I only use Turkey it get to dry. So In order to make the hubby happy I mix Turkey and Ground Sirloin together. This way its not to dry and it has the flavor of Meatloaf just like he grew up with. We always serve this with The Mr. Mix It’s Famous Mashed potatoes.

Turkey/ Beef Meatloaf Ingredients1 pound ground Turkey
1 pound ground Beef
3 shredded carrots
1 Medium size onion chopped about a cup
3 Stalks of Celery Chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 cloves of garlic grated
½ teaspoon basil
½ cup Gluten free Bread Crumbs
½ cup Gluten free Almond Cheese crackers crushed
2 eggs

Shred Carrots, Chop Onions and Celery and set aside.

In a large bowl take both Meats, Carrots, Onions, Celery, Garlic, Basil Salt & Pepper, Basil, gluten free Bread Crumbs, Crackers and mash together with hands.

Next add eggs, mash together with Hands.

Form a loaf and put in a Meatloaf pan, or loaf pan, garnish with Ketchup optional. The reason I use a meatloaf pan is this way the meats grease goes away from the meat instead if laying in it. This way I am being heart healthy. Cook in oven at 350 for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week and if you are looking for something different to serve for the holidays click here.

Bon Appetite

Enjoy

Sheila Fretz

Our Heart is broken for the victims and their families, of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings

2012-12-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

In honor of the Sandy Hook Victims #SundaySupper live chat cancelled

2012-12-16T07:49:00.003-08:00

As a mother of one child, I can’t imagine what I would do if this happened to me. A lot of you don't know my story and today is not the day to share my miracle story about Miss J. However, my heart is broken, I can't think or even believe that a horrific tragedy like this could take place in this country. I know that there is any parent that isn't left feeling vulnerable and wondering - how could this happen in a place where we thought our children were safest?

In honor of the Sandy Victims and their families, #SundaySupper live chat scheduled for 7 pm Eastern Time will be cancelled this week. We had our Holiday Appetizers and Cocktails Party scheduled for this week but the Sunday Supper Team felt that in honor of these families, it would be best to cancel this event.

I am once again reminded of the importance our Sunday Supper Movement. Bringing back Sunday Supper Around the Family Table in every home week after week. It starts off as one day a week and soon becomes a way of life. The best gift we can give our children is the realization that life is precious, every moment is a special moment.

Let this be a time when we renew our faith in the power of love and realize the importance of time with our families.

As the Sandy Hook community and our nation grieves, organizations are setting up ways to help through donations and support.

An official fund for victims' families, and the community as a whole, has now been established: The Sandy Hook School Support Fund, set up by the United Way of Western Connecticut will provide support services to families and the community. All donations to this fund will go directly to those affected.

The Red Cross has also been on the ground, offering food and water to first responders, and providing more than 50 units of blood to Danbury hospital where some of the victims were transported. They have set up a center for emergency grief counseling.

You can send words of support and messages for families affected in an evergram here. They will be collated and given to the families in the future.

Please keep all of the victims in your thoughts and prayers and hold your babies each and every night. I will continue to pray for families everywhere that no family should ever have to experience this kind of grief.

Regards,

Sheila.

The Red Carpet Diva recipe posted here

The Red Carpet Diva for #SundaySupper

2012-12-16T00:00:00.000-08:00

Tonight The Sunday Supper Team is having a Holiday Cocktails and Appetizers party and we would love to have you join us this week! We have an amazing assortment of recipes to put together a fabulous holiday party on any budget. We are honored to have Conni from The Foodie Army Wife hosting our Party. We hope to see you Around the Family Table Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time.I'm making The Red Carpet Diva which is a signature drink that was inspired during the sea of Red at the Oscars. Living in Los Angeles, we celebrate a lot of different events especially during awards season. My friends loved it so much they have requested I serve it now every Christmas Eve at my Christmas Eve Party. So I thought I would also share it for tonight's #SundaySupper.

The Red Carpet Diva Ingredients.
1 12 ounces Seagram Pomegranate apple wine cooler
1 1/2 cups Pomegranate juice
1 1/2 cups of Proseccco or Sparkling wine.

Take a Pitcher and pour in the Seagram's Escape Pomegranate apple Wine Cooler

Next Pour in the Pomegranate juice

Lastly topping it off with Prosecco or Sparkling wine and stir.

Serve in a Champagne Glass with a lightly sugared rim.

I hope you enjoyed this signature cocktail as much as we did! It sounds like we will be eating and drinking up a lot of merriment tonight. I hope to see you there.

Wait until you see the list of these fabulous goodies? I can’t wait for this party to start!

Holiday Cocktails

Glühwein from Magnolia Days
Cookies-n-Cream Cocktails from The Urban Mrs
Cranberry Fizz from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Rosemary Orange Punsch from Galactopdx
Candy Cane Martini from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Raspberry Hot Chocolate from Momma’s Meals
Chocolate Peppermint Eggnog from The Daily Dish Recipes
Jamaican Sorrel from The Lovely Pantry
Chocolate Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Spoons from Chocolate Moosey
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate from Cravings of a Lunatic
Homemade Eggnog from Flour on my Face
Moroccan Mint Tea from MarocMama
Cherry Bomb from Noshing with the Nolands
Wassel from There And Back Again
Cranberry Sparkler Mocktail from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Pomegranate Cosmo from Supper For A Steal
Poinsettia Mimosas from Big Bear’s Wife
Egg Cream for Adults from Fast Food to Fresh Food
Mulled Wine: Spiked and Steamy from Daddy Knows Less
Hot Chocolate Party from Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again
Poinsettia Cocktails from The Catholic Foodie
The Red Carpet Diva from Cooking Underwriter

Holiday Appetizers or Hors d’oeuvres

Cheese Ball Wreath from The Meltaways
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts from My Catholic Kitchen
Prosciutto Goat Cheese Rolls with Fig Preserves and Arugula from Shockingly Delicious
Muenster and Spinach Pinwheels from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Drunk Moose Meatballs from The Foodie Army Wife
Smoked Salmon Blinis with Cranberry-Spiced Feta from Chattering Kitchen
Sticky Wholegrain Mustard & Ginger Cocktail Sausages from girlichef
Potato Leek Soup from What Smells So Good
Firecracker Shrimp and Samosas from Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
Cheesy Mushroom Pull Apart Bread from Small Wallet Big Appetite
5 Quick & Easy Appetizers for Your Holiday Party from Webicurean
Bacon Peanut Caramel Corn from Gotta Get Baked
Crostini topped with Voodoo Chicken Cream Dip from Country Girl in the Village
Mushroom Strudel from Vintage Kitchen
Roxanne’s Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Queso Dip from The ROXX Box
Herbed Holiday Party Mix from Curious Cuisiniere
Old fashioned Swedish Meatballs from I Run For Wine
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bites from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Saucy Asian Meatballs from Damn Delicious
Baked Philo Appetizers from My Cute Bride
Fried Green Beans with Wasabi Ranch from Juanita’s Cocina
Salsa Baked Cheese from Home Cooking Memories
Cookie Dough Dip from The Cookie-A-Day Challenge
Parmesan Onion Rounds from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Lip-smacking Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs from In The Kitchen with KP
Hot Spinach Parmesan Dip from Comfy Cuisine
Indian Spiced Tuna Balls from Soni’s Food
Onion marmalade with Bacon from Ruffles and Truffles
Roasted Cranberry Beet Borsch Shooters from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Sweet Potato Dip from Mama’s Blissful Bites
Festive Cucumber & Ginger Sushi Rolls from The Ninja Baker
Baked Brie from Family Foodie

Do you have favorite Holiday Cocktails and Appetizers to take to a party? Please join on us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper on December 16th. In the evening we will meet at 3 pm AKST/7 pm EST for our#SundaySupper Party live chat.

All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag or you can follow us through TweetChat.

We’d also love to feature your recipe for holiday parties on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board to share them with all of our followers, too.

Enjoy,

Sheila Fretz