TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Gourmet Sausage Snacks

Buy flavored gourmet sausages (black bean, sundried tomato, portobello, spinach/feta and a wide variety of others others) and cut them into bite-size chunks. Serve them with toothpicks and flavored mustards or other dipping sauces for a quick and easy snack. Sliced sausages can be frozen and then microwaved in seconds for snacks or to serve…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Gourmet Sausage Snacks”

TIP OF THE DAY: McSundae

A jigger of Scotch poured over plain vanilla ice cream may sound unusual, but it creates a delicious dessert. And, it’s a “rabbit out of the hat” culinary magic trick when you need something quick and interesting for company. Porter (the beer) also works well. If your guests are culinary adventurers, give them two smaller…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: McSundae”

TIP OF THE DAY: Dessert Pu Pu Platter

Ordering a retro Pu Pu Platter, an assortment of Chinese restaurant appetizers, is fun—and sounds so much more interesting than “assorted appetizers.” The concept can be applied to dessert at your place. Instead of serving one big piece of cake or pie, provide 4 or 5 small tastes of assorted favorites: bites of lemon squares…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Dessert Pu Pu Platter”