Delicious Recipes to Keep my Family of Four Happy and Full
Friday nights are usually when we eat pizza in our house. But, I get bored of the same old takeout pizza order each week and like to change it up with make your pizza nights at home. One of my favorites ones to make at home is this chicken alfredo flatbread.
These baked chicken drumsticks are the perfect weeknight dinner recipe! With an easy marinade packed with fresh lemon flavors, this baked chicken recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Hosting a holiday party doesn’t have to be stressful but it DOES have to include delicious holiday party recipes! Below is a combination of 29 party recipes that would be perfect for the holidays.
We’re about host our 20th annual holiday party this year and I am so excited. I love serving lots of delicious food and drinks for people to enjoy. I’m sharing 29 of my favorites to give you inspiration for your next holiday party.
Finger foods (or Hors D'Oeuvres if you want to be fancy) are one of the best parts of any party!
Marinated olives are super simple to make but big on flavor. They are always a party favorite.
Elevate your charcuterie board with these meat flowers.
Put your slow cooker to work and make these yummy cranberry orange meatballs.
Transform your favorite dip into mini bites that are party perfect.
These red and green caprese bites are the perfect color scheme for the holidays. Plus, they taste amazing!
All of the pieces of these crostini can be made ahead and then you assemble before the party.
Add a festive touch to any party spread with this hummus wreath!
Cranberries are one of those must haves at every holiday party. Here they are combined with yummy feta!
What could be better than warm brie? How about candied bacon topped warm brie?!
The combination of bread, prosciutto, and Parmesan is always going to be a winner!
These little bites always disappear from the table in minutes at our parties!
Combine all of the delicious parts of a antipasto into a Christmas tree.
Combine balsamic, cranberry, and brie for a festive party food.
Truly elevate your party spread with these baby lamb chops.
How adorable is this snowman cheese ball? It is a must have at any party.
These little cheese balls are the perfect make ahead party foodl
Some of my favorite cocktails have been discoveries from attending parties hosted by friends of families. Cocktails that can easily be made for a crowd, like pitcher cocktails, are always the best when entertaining.
I love a good cocktail at a party and the ones in these list are all tried and true favorites.
This festive sangria can easily be made for a crowd and is always a winner.
You only need 4 ingredients to make this holiday cocktail a reality.
The ruby red color of this martini is perfect for the holidays.
Cocktails by the pitcher are perfect for parties. Try this one with a delicious rosemary infusion.
Rudolph’s Tipsy Punch is a festive holiday vodka drink that is perfect for party entertaining.
Add a festive twist to an Italian classic cocktail for your next party with this recipe.
While savory foods are always popular, everyone looks for a little sweet treat when at a holiday party too. Be sure to have at least one or two dessert options for your guests.
No holiday party is complete without a few sweet treats to nosh on while mingling.
These little bite sized cups are filled with the classic flavors of a cannoli but in a party friendly size.
Combine cheesecake and cranberries and you have a perfect holiday dessert.
This sweet snack mix is bound to be popular with both adults and kids at any party.
These are always a crowd pleaser any time I make them for a holiday event.
Make these no bake cheesecake bites for your next holiday party and watch them disappear off the table.
Single serve desserts are perfect for parties and this one can be made ahead and served when you are ready.
Whether you are hosting a holiday party, making food to take to a friend or family member’s Christmas party, or just want to make some fun party foods for your next Friday night, this list is packed full of tried and true party recipes.
Busy schedule? Grab a rotisserie chicken (or 2) during your grocery run and save your dinners by making one of these 21 easy rotisserie chicken recipes.
We’re headed back to school in our area in 2 weeks and that means crazy schedules kick back in. I still like to skip the fast food line and take out when we can and meals using rotisserie chicken are perfect for getting dinner done quickly.
…Spring is here which means one very important thing. No, I am not talking about the time change, budding flowers, or even warmer weather. I’m talking about mimosas!
We typically don’t go out on Valentine’s Day for dinner. The restaurants are always too crowded and the prix fix menus are too pricey. Instead, we pick a recipe, like this cheesy lobster orzo, that feels like a restaurant meal but is easy to make at home.
This dish was inspired by a visit to a restaurant in Philadelphia a few years ago. We were at a party and they were passing around little spoons of orzo macaroni and cheese. I fell in love instantly and knew I needed to make it at home.
This version has large chunks of lobster added in. You can easily substitute crab, shrimp, or leave out the protein all together. Either way, this dish will be delicious.
The best combination for a cheesy orzo recipe, in my opinion, is a mix of white cheddar, Parmesan, and shredded Gruyere. I’ve also made this with Jarlsberg in place of the cheddar and it was equally yummy.
Of course, no Valentine’s dinner or date night meal is complete without some delicious desserts to end the meal. Be sure to check out some of these super yummy options:
If you make this cheesy orzo mac and cheese or any other recipe from the blog, I’d love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen on Instagram or Twitter.
Cheesy lobster orzo is a delicious, restaurant worthy meal that you can easily make at home.
With game day coming up in mere weeks, it is time to start thinking about what to munch on during the commercial breaks. If I am being completely honest, I only watch the Super Bowl for the commercials and to eat all the yummy food.
While I know we won’t have a part this year, I will definitely be making tons of finger foods anyways and these Banh Mi sliders will for sure be on the menu.
Technically, Banh Mi is a Vietnamese word that means bread. In Vietnamese cuisine, it usually refers to a sub like sandwich served on a baguette style roll.
Clearly, these banh mi sliders are not completely authentic but they the flavor profile is very similar to most banh mi sandwiches. Most of the ones I have had feature either sliced or pulled pork and so I went with pulled pork for the sliders.
One of the key components of the traditional Vietnamese sandwich is pickled daikon, carrots and crisp cucumbers. That is quite a lot to put onto a little slider so I focused on the cucumbers. They are quick pickled so they retain the pickled flavor but stay really crisp.
If you prefer to do daikon or carrots (or both!), you can totally make that swap.
This banh mi slider recipe uses the basics from my banh mi tacos and just makes them into little handheld pieces of deliciousness instead of putting into tortillas.
If you make this game day slider recipe or any recipe from the blog, I’d love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen on Instagram or Twitter.
Banh Mi sliders are the perfect little hand held snack for parties! Packed with flavor, these mini sandwiches are perfect for so many occasions.
I am excited to start January 2021 by doing Whole30. But, I know from past experience that it takes a bit of planning so I’ve already started with my meal planning. Be sure to try some of these delicious Whole30 approved breakfast recipes if you are doing Whole30 or, if you just want something new for breakfast in 2021.
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There is a conversation that happens all the time in our house when it comes time for dinner. If I am running behind or just don’t feel like sticking to my meal plan, I’ll make the mistake and say “what do you all want for dinner?” The inevitable answer is pizza from one half of my family and pasta from another half. So, to solve the problem in my household, I make one pot pizza pasta and meet in the middle.
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When we visited Rome last year, I was so excited for authentic carbonara. I ordered it at practically every restaurant we visited. Learn how to make this Roman pasta at home with just a few simple ingredients.
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