My husband is a Patriots fan.  Not crazily so, but enough to want to watch them play if we don’t have any other plans.  Since I didn’t have any team loyalties before I met him, I followed suit.  Something weird happened this season though.  I found myself seeking out the Patriots schedule, looking forward to their games, and wanting to learn more about the rules of football. Have I really gotten “into” football?  Even my sister gave me a funny look the other day when I was talking about the recent playoff games.  Hey, I can love high heel shoes, make-up, and dig …

Hummus.  It’s just about the best “dip” out there.  It’s one of my favorite appetizers to serve at a dinner party for a couple of reasons.  First, it’s tasty (duh, it’s hummus).  Second, I make it the day before and it’s one less thing I have to think about as I’m running around the day of the party.  While my husband and I still find the Easy Hummus to be the best one going so far, I’m always looking for ways to switch it up. This hummus takes a traditional hummus recipe and turns it into a sweet and spicy one. …

My husband and I have hosted a lot of holiday parties lately.  I’ve been known to spend hours preparing a particular dessert or entree, but I’m funny when it comes to appetizers.  I’m not a big fan of spending longer on an appetizer than it takes to consume.  These take a bit of prep which flies in the face of that theory, but it was worth it because everyone loved them and they literally disappeared off the serving tray. These endive leaves are like a fancy loaded potato and are sure to impress your guests.  Each endive leaf is filled …