Nothing beats a chilled glass of punch on a hot summer day. The tartness of our punch is slightly mellowed by a bit of orange juice. Add some fresh fruit, a bit of ginger ale or even some white rum to make it your own. Recipe source:The Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients2 cups freshly ...
Meaty Ziti Caprese
The freshly sliced mozzarella, tomatoes and basil on top of this classic dish add a flavorful finish and give it an elegant look at a dinner party. Get together with a friend one afternoon and make two casseroles, one for dinner that night and one for the freezer. Recipe source:The Cooking With ...
Crispy Tortilla Flutes
Kids of all ages will love these crispy tortilla flutes. They are even great as an appetizer for a grown-up gathering served with some sour cream and salsa. Packed with chicken and cheese, they are not only delicious, but nutritious. Get together with a friend, make a few batches in bulk and freeze. ...
Warm Artichoke Spinach Dip
We love this simple, classic party dip at all kinds of events from an elegant dinner party to a backyard barbeque. Fresh baby spinach adds a flavorful touch and a dimension of color. Feel free to add a bit of hot sauce to give it a kick. Serve warm with pita wedges, crackers or a crusty sliced ...
French Onion Soup
You don't have to be from Paris to appreciate the sweet, caramelized onions, the wine-infused broth and the smooth melted cheese on top. But for a moment, you might feel you are there. Here's a bit of trivia: Julia Child's last meal was French Onion Soup. Recipe source: The Cooking With Friends ...
Chocolate Chip Biscotti
These chocolate chip biscotti are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee and make a great hostess or teacher gift. Recipe source: The Cooking With Friends Kitchen Ingredients 2 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, plus another one for egg ...
Freezer Fridays
Freezer Fridays Every Friday night, my husband comes home from work to a sparkling, just-been-cleaned house and asks the same question: What’s for dinner? And every Friday I steer him towards the freezer and let him choose. Ok, so dinner isn’t cooking when he comes in, there’s no fabulous aroma ...
Stuffed
One of my friend Lynn’s favorite foods to make is stuffed bread and since I’d never made it before, she invited me to make it with her for her son’s birthday party. It’s an easy, impressive and filling snack that can be frozen ahead of time and simply re-heated the day-of. Plus, it’s a ...
FMNT (Frazzled Mother No Time) Seeking Helpful Friend
I was completely frazzled, freaked out and stressed. I had too much going on. It was late in the day on Thursday and I hadn’t yet found the time to make the darn carrot muffins I had promised to bring for the teacher appreciation lunch the next day. It was one of those days when I was trying to do ...
Running up that hill
While jogging alone the other day, chugging my way through the park, I thought how nice it would be to have a friend by my side. Someone to chit-chat with and give the little nudge I would need to sprint up the approaching hill; someone to talk me into doing another loop; a friend to give me a ...