Recipes
Mom’s Sweet Potato Orange Baskets
As a little girl, I was amazed at these tiny baskets of sweet potatoes.
Chipotle Cocoa Spice Rub
Delicious on poultry, pork, beef or even add it to a hearty chili.
Veggie Bundles Wrapped in Prosciutto
Veggie Bundles Wrapped in Proscuitto Prosciutto adds a savory element to these veggies. For the Roasted Vegetables1 pound carrots, trimmed and quartered lengthwise1 pound parsnips, trimmed and peeled, cut into spears1 pound French green beans, trimmed2 tablespoon...
Patron Mini Bottles
Fill your margaritas in cute tequila bottles. Make a day ahead and chill overnight. Click here for my classic margarita recipe.
Mini Cookie Caramel Apples
Mini caramel apples are the perfect size for a little sweetness.
Mummy Jalapeños
Spooky, silly, and spicy appetizers will be enjoyed by all. If you are making these mummies for kids, try substituting bell peppers for jalapeños.
Black Velvet Whoopie Pies
Making color themed desserts will always add a little cheer for your guests.
Sweet Potato Tacos
Tacos make their way onto many of my party menus. In keeping with the Fall season, roast squash or root vegetables to add a variety of flavor and texture.
Pumpkin Ice Bucket
Pumpkins are so versatile. They can be used as centerpieces and even ice buckets. Keep your champagne chilled on ice in this white pumpkin bucket.
Spiced Apple Rum Cocktail
Hot apple cider is such an iconic drink during Autumn. Make it a cocktail by surprising your guests with the perfect blend of spiced rum, hard cider, and cinnamon.
DIY Chicken Taco Bar
A taco bar is the ultimate mingling food. Guests can help themselves which makes less work on the hostess.
Casa Vega Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup to “warm the souls” on their journey to the celebration; perfect for Dia de Los Muertos (or really any day of the year!)
Pan de Muerto
Pan de Muerto is very traditional for Dia de Los Muertos. The kids will love making the “bones” for the top!