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Recent Posts Tagged With 'parties and entertaining'
Jul 23
Summer is (obviously) a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the fabulous weather. And picnics can be an easy way to have inexpensive and fun meals outside. To make sure your picnics stay simple (and don't make you miss the conveniences of home!) t (read full article)
date night, parties and entertaining, wine and cocktails
Jun 28
Whether you're a vegetarian or not, bean salads are a great side for summer barbecues. Most of our recipes involve opening a few cans, chopping just a few vegetables, and tossing everything together - super SIMPLE! So check out our 2 quick-tips for (read full article)
Easy recipes, Meatless Monday, parties and entertaining, Salads
Jun 11
The World Cup starts today and Father's Day is just around the corner. With all these hungry guys to feed, try one of our easy, yet manly, party appetizers:Pizza BombsShrimp in a BlanketTaco DipBBQ Spring RollsSee all of our easy snacks!Pssst! This (read full article)
appetizers and snacks, parties and entertaining, the holidays
Jun 10
"Football", "fútbol", "calcio", "soccer" ... however you say it, the event we await with baited breath for four years has finally arrived and the USA is looking strong this year. Whether you come to cheer the mighty Howard in all his goalie glory or (read full article)
guest bloggers, light and healthy, parties and entertaining, who knew?
Jun 04
Wine and cheese tastings are a great way to sample new wines and cheeses, as well as have a party with minimal set-up and clean-up. The pairings below make for the perfect party - a variety of different tastes and textures, with each wine complement (read full article)
cheese, parties and entertaining, wine and cocktails
May 27
Dips are an easy snack to include in your party spread. Done right, they can impress the crowd and the bowl will be scraped clean. Done wrong, and you'll be left with a whole lotta dip. So here are five easy tips for the perfect party dip:Serve it (read full article)
appetizers and snacks, parties and entertaining, The FunnySpoon Five
May 11
Remember having slumber parties as a kid! Ghost stories, silly games, talking all night? They were the best! I'm sure we had good food, too, but for some reason I don't recall it. It was most likely just some delivery pizza. So why not make your (read full article)
parties and entertaining, The FunnySpoon Five
May 05
Cinco de Mayo is a lot more fun when you don't have to work the next day! So have a tiny celebration tonight with a few tasty Margarita Spritzers, then check out all our Mexican Recipes to plan your full-blown Friday fiesta! (read full article)
parties and entertaining, wine and cocktails
Apr 15
If you're like me, you really enjoy a good glass (or two) of red wine. But about halfway through that bottle, your enjoyable evening takes a turn for the worse and you end up with "Monster Mouth", aka "Wine Lips", aka blue teeth and purple lips. Yi (read full article)
parties and entertaining, wine and cocktails
Mar 25
March Madness is in full swing, but are your parties? Now that we have a few March Madness games under our belts it's tempting to just have chips and beer when the gang comes over to watch the game. Don't give in! You can still serve great party f (read full article)
appetizers and snacks, parties and entertaining
Mar 04
Spring Break is right around the corner! We're excited for the time away from school and work, but even more excited that warm, sunny days will soon be here. Check out our tips below to ensure you have a fabulous week!Ready for the BeachThese simple (read full article)
Easy recipes, light and healthy, parties and entertaining, snacking
Feb 04
The SuperBowl is right around the corner ... want to make yourself the hero of the game by being the hero of the kitchen? Sure you do! And FunnySpoon is here to help you make it SuperSIMPLE!SIMPLE recipesDon't spend the entire day and half-time in th (read full article)
appetizers and snacks, parties and entertaining
Dec 17
The holidays are upon us! It's the time of year for shopping, gift exchanges, decorating, and, best of all, parties! FunnySpoon helps take the stress out of the holidays, so check out our fast party fixes that'll make all your elves giddy with joy!Se (read full article)
appetizers and snacks, Easy recipes, parties and entertaining, the holidays, time-savers
Dec 02
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to trim the tree and deck the halls. Wait, what? How'd that happen so fast?Never fear, the FunnySpoon Holiday Survival Guide is here to help. This edition features easy recipes, healthy holiday tips, and sim (read full article)
parties and entertaining, the holidays
Nov 27
Not quite in the holiday spirit yet? Black Friday and Cyber Monday didn't bring out your merry mirth-making energy? Never fear ... you've got plenty of time! And we've got some tips to help get you there. Like this Homemade Holiday Potpourri. It'll m (read full article)
no brainer tip, parties and entertaining, the holidays
Oct 26
It's the spookiest (and most candy-filled) time of the year! With Farm Rich's help, we've planned a fun-filled Halloween celebration that's a guaranteed hit with the kids and is super simple for the adults. So get ready for some frightening finger-fr (read full article)
parties and entertaining, the holidays
Oct 25
Are you looking for a fun snack for an upcoming Halloween Party? Try this Halloween Party Mix. It's a great twist on traditional trail mix or party mix so you can feel somewhat good about serving it to your kiddos. Sure, it's got candy corn and M&Ms (read full article)
appetizers and snacks, Easy recipes, parties and entertaining, sweet stuff, the holidays
Oct 14
It's National Dessert Day ... say no more! I'm already in heaven. Can we skip dinner tonight and just have chocolate instead?I've picked a couple of my favorite desserts from the site to inspire you.Apple Walnut Cobbler: Yum ... this just makes you t (read full article)
Easy recipes, parties and entertaining, sweet stuff