How To Set Up A Hot Dog Bar {#SundaySupper}

Hotdogs and Summer get togethers go together like peanut and jelly. To make sure the menu at your next gathering is a crowd pleaser for guests of all ages {yes even those picky little ones}, set up a hotdog bar so guests can choose to make one of your specialty hotdog recipes or dream up their own creation by mixing and matching from a variety of toppings and flavors.

There is an updated version of this post on KraylFunch.com ~ 3 Creative Hot Dog Recipes.

The classic American hotdog, grilled to perfection, placed in a toasted top cut hotdog bun, topped with ketchup and mustard is still incredibly popular at summer BBQ’s, ball parks and county fairs across this great nation however, a new breed of hotdogs is also claiming it’s rightful place at summer gatherings.

These new species of dogs offer topping combinations and flavors previously only found on dishes ordered in your local hipster neighborhoods and food trucks. But with a little planning and prep, you can bring these combinations to your own party by setting up a hotdog bar!

It’s summer and you are serving hot dogs… Place a few America flags into a glass vase, add a blue and white tablecloth and pull out your best flag platter for this gathering!

Instead of plates, offer guests napkins, bakery papers, or in this case I cut a slit in a stack of glassine bags I had from and other event and they worked perfectly to hold the hot dogs and looks great on the hot dog bar!

When it comes to the actual star of the show – the hot dog – I prefer to offer an all beef option as well as turkey dogs and a soy dog option. This way all of your guests have something they feel comfortable eating and can join the fun!

Along with the traditional toppings, offer guests a few new alternatives. If you have a few combinations you are fond of, group the toppings and place small signs with the name and ingredients so guests can give them a try or create their own new versions.

A few to consider Tropical Hot Dogs {Pineapple, Lime + Cilantro}, Korean Hot Dogs {Kimchi + Sriracha}, or Oaxacan Hot Dogs {Avocado and radish – inspired by one spotted in the August 2016 Family Circle Issue}. {all recipes coming here soon!}

This week’s #SundaySupper event is all about the kids in your life and what they love to eat! No kids? No problem…any recipe that is kid-friendly is welcome in this event.

Thank you to the event host: Ellen Folkman from Family Around The Table

Check out all the kid, and adult, friendly recipes from the Sunday Supper Community below and let me know what your favorite hot dog topping combination is in the comments!

Appetizers

Dueling Gyozas – Pork vs. Tofu by Food Lust People Love
Kid-Approved Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips by Dessert Geek
S’mores Cheeseball by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes

Desserts

Aunt Deborah’s Snickerdoodles by Family Around The Table
Chocolate Frozen Custard by Sew You Think You Can Cook
Easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream by Where Latin Meets Lagniappe
Easy Nutella Mousse by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Fairy Bread Funfetti Milkshakes by The Crumby Cake
Grape Juice Jigglers by Sunday Supper Movement
Gumdrop Cookies by What Smells So Good?
Homemade Cherry Popsicles by Pies and Plots
Japanese Peach Boy Ice Cream by The Ninja Baker
Mango Creamsicles by The Redhead Baker
No-Cook Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream by Hardly A Goddess
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
S’mores Cheesecake by The Freshman Cook
Snickerdoodle Cookie Cinnamon Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches by The Chef Next Door
Turtle Poke Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Whoopie Pies by Monica’s Table

Main Dish

Broccoli Cheese Soup by Wholistic Woman
Corn Dog Muffins by A Mind “Full” Mom
Deep Dish Pizza Casserole by My World Simplified
Grilled Pizza Flatbread Bar by Momma’s Meals
How to Set Up a Hot Dog Bar by An Appealing Plan
Lobster Gnocchi by Caroline’s Cooking
Madison’s Shrimp Lasagna Rolls by Life Tastes Good
Orecchiette Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce by Pine Needles In My Salad
Pasta Quattro Formaggi by La Bella Vita Cucina
Slow Cooker Cauliflower Mac and Cheese by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole by Cooking with Carlee
Tuna Salad Grinders by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Snacks

Caprese Quesadillas by Simple and Savory
Maple Brown Sugar Granola Clusters by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Waffle Parfait by Our Good Life

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July 21, 2016May 31, 2018

Krayl’s Seasonal Home Box – Summer REVEAL + Styling Tips

Imagine the perfect home accents delivered to your door, arriving just in time for each season, to refresh and renew your decor. That is exactly what members of my Seasonal Home Box Membership experienced this past month when the Summer Seasonal Home Box arrived at their door! Let’s take a peek inside the Summer Seasonal Home Box to see what items they are enjoying this season!

Is this the first you are hearing about the membership? Head over to learn more about the Seasonal Home Box Membership launch here. Or see the Krayl’s Spring Seasonal Home Box – Spring REVEAL here.

UPDATE :: The seasonal home box is currently “under construction”. The new improved Seasonal Home Decor Box will launch soon! Learn more here + sign up to find out when membership opens again.

This Summer Seasonal Home Box included a few of my favorite items for making the most of this summer entertaining season ~ White Paint Dipped Wood Salad Servers, Blue + White Guest Napkins, Gold Pineapple Stamped Rug, White Ceramic Fish Serving Platter, Nautically Inspired Cocktail Napkins and Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt! Yes – everything I mentioned is included in the Summer Season Home Box.

White Paint Dipped Wood Salad Servers

Perfect for those big bowls of fresh summer salads, these oversized paint dipped wood salad servers are a functional as they are gorgeous! They look great on the table or in your kitchen.

Blue + White Striped Guest Napkins

Perfectly coordinated with the salad servers the Blue Die Striped Guest Towels can function as a dinner napkin at your next summer gathering or as a hand towel in your guest bathroom. Yes, guest towels are a little bit of an obsession for me and I always change them out for the season. Now you can too!

Gold Pineapple Stamped Mat

One of my favorite items in the Summer Seasonal Home Box was this oversized Gold Pineapple Stamped rug that can function as a bath mat or a welcome rug at your entranceway. Members received either a white or navy background rug and love them equally to add a touch of seasonal hospitality to your home.

Ceramic White Fish Platter

To me summer is all about eating outside with friends. During the week this white ceramic fish platter can hold the summers freshest produce on your kitchen counter, then on the weekends become a serving platter for a cheese plate, cracker tray or a place to put your keys near your doorway when you come home.

Nautical Inspired Cocktail Napkins

I came by my love of cocktail napkins honestly, in fact it might be in my bloodline.

My grandmother on my mother’s side always had a drawer full or the cutest, most appropriate cocktail napkins in a drawer in the kitchen. Family gatherings always had cocktail napkins… I continue that tradition to this day.

The Summer Seasonal Home Box members each received a summer or nautical themed set to add to their own entertaining collection.

Black + White Striped Cabana Pillow Covers – Outdoor Space Design

In my opinion there are a few design elements that make an immediate impact, one is paint and the other are pillow covers, I try to include one of these in every Seasonal Home Box.

Although not true “outdoor” fabric I encourage you to try these outdoors in your covered patio or pool cabana area. No cabana? Simply bring the pillows in or place them in a protected space when not in use to keep their vibrant stripes.

Black + White Striped Cabana Pillow Covers – Interior Design

Prefer to keep your new cabana pillow cases indoors? Try them on your bed with the Spring Seasonal Home Box garden inspired pillow or mix things up and add in an embroidered fish pillow to your master bedroom. Remember, the item in the seasonal box are meant to be seasonal pops to mix in with your existing decor. Try it out for a season then get ready for the next box to mix it up again!

Ready to grab your Seasonal Home Box? Check out my shop here.

July 14, 2016October 27, 2016

Setting A Pink + Gold Bridal Shower Tablescape

This week I am collaborating with The Inspired Home who has sponsored my feature on Planning a Gold Themed Bridal Shower. I have to tell you it was a pure pleasure creating a pink and gold tablescape with their lovely brands and products. As you can see, I was in pink and gold heaven!

As I was thinking about my top tips for creating a pink + gold bridal shower tablescape I knew Peonies would be the star of the table. Their delicate petals and romantic scent create a focal point for the center of the table. The pink peonies mixed with white tulips and placed in gold striped vases became my inspiration for the entire tablescape.

The other stars of this table – gold stemware, rose gold flatware, clean white plates, rose inspired cloth napkins and of course rose wine to be served to all the guests!

Be sure to add special touches to your table with small gift bags tied with gold name tags or place settings and gold cupcake “bride” banners to top mini cupcakes to serve as both decor and dessert.

Read my top tips for planning your gold themed bridal shower and find out more about the products I used on The Inspired Home website. Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you stopped by!

July 12, 2016April 12, 2022

Beach Party Must-Haves

Summertime and Beach Parties go hand in hand. To make sure that your gathering – intimate or grand – is the hit of the season, I have collected my Beach Party Must-Haves all in one place for you. Choose from classic wood lanterns, trendy Ikat round towels or good for the earth bamboo flatware… or on second hand why choose at all! Cheers to your next Beach Party gathering!

Shop these must-haves ::

June 18, 2016

My New York Post Instagram Article Feature!

“I GOT AN INSTA MAKEOVER”. That’s how the title reads of my first ever mention in the New York Post from last Thursday’s center page spread in an article discussing how Instagram users, like my self, are finding ways to up their Instagram game and make the most of this visual platform.

The New York Post Instagram article reads – “Entertaining Expert Krayl Funch has made a name for herself for her artful tabletop compositions on Instagram … Her after photo contained a story about beverage stations in the caption, nearly 30 hashtags about home decor and summer entertaining and earned an impressive 100 likes and 15 comments.”

It features two images from my Instagram account, a “BEFORE” picture posted in 2015 as well as an “AFTER” picture from a recent posting. The contrast shows the difference in how I have recently changed my approach to the content I am now sharing on my account to be more deliberate and thoughtful. I take the time to consider how the entire feed looks as a story and how they all relate to create a mini online magazine, my increase in followers and engagement proves others like what I am doing!

The article also featured several Instagram consultants discussing Instagram tips to turn you into a social-media star, and bloggers quotes on what they have done to improve their Instagram engagement.

The response to the New York Post Instagram article has been fabulous. Thank you everyone for your support and kind words! I invite you all to come over and say hello in my Instagram feed, and be sure to say hi.

What are your favorite accounts on Instagram? I love seeing what others are doing well! Let me know who you follow and how we can find you on Instagram in the comments!.

June 1, 2016June 1, 2016

Summer Seasonal Inspirations + the June 2016 Printable Calendar

The June Calendar is here in all it’s glory! This month we celebrate by spending time in the garden, dining outdoors with friends + the heat of Summer Entertaining season. Just a few of the special days in June are :: Gourmet Soiree, Father’s Day, Summer Solstice and SO many more.

It’s here! My June 2016 printable monthly calendar just for you. Print it out + mark the reminders in your day planner or digital calendar.

I hope this calendar inspires you to find new ways to celebrate everyday of the month + season!

Click here to download your June 2016 calendar + to automatically receive new updates.

Celebrations + Happenings In the month of June ::

Father’s Day 2016 is Sunday June 19th

Dad deserved the best all year long but on this special day makes sure he truly feels the love – gifts for the grilling dad, Bloody Mary Bar or grill out back!

Summer Solstice 2016 is Monday June 20th

My favorite day of the year! It is the day when the sun shines the longest on this beautiful earth. Early morning and late night on the porch. Celebrate your summer solstice with a the perfect summer solstice cocktail, planting a garden or decorate your entranceway for summer!

May 15, 2016March 31, 2023

Tinto de Verano ~ A Sangria Alternative {#SundaySupper}

Tinto de Verano, translation the “red wine of summer”, is a refreshing blend of Spanish red wine and lemon-lime soda and the perfect beverage to serve on a hot summer day… or night!

A sangria alternative Tinto de Verano, with just 3 ingredients or less, could be one of the quickest cocktail recipes you will ever make! And when you chill the ingredients over night before mixing them, you will have one less thing to think about right before your guests arrive.

In Southern regions of Spain it is common for locals to drink Tinto de verano as it is easy to make at home and is considered less touristy than the more expensive Sangria. And as the name implies tinto de verano is often served during warmer days of summer.

One of my favorite aspects of this recipe is that you can choose a mixer that you prefer to suit you or your guests tastes. I happen to love San Pelligrino Limonata, however Squirt and Sprite mixed with sparkling water is another option readily available in all areas.

Tinto de Verano Recipe

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Para Empezar, Las Tapas (Appetizers/tapas) –

Apple, Chorizo, and Manchego Crostini by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Champiñones al Ajillo by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Chorizo and Sweet Potato Spanish Tortilla Bites by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Citrus & Fennel Marinated Olives by Go Epicurista
Clams Casino Dip with Bacon by Girl Abroad
Crab Enchilado Empanadas with Avocado Cream by Gourmet Everyday
Deviled Eggs with Shrimp by Our Good Life
Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) by Pook’s Pantry
Garlicky Shrimp with Pancetta Olive Oil by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Gazpacho Cucumber Bites by A Mind Full Mom
Gildas Picantes – Spicy Anchovy Olive Skewers by Food Lust People Love
Herbed and Spiced Almonds by Get the Good Stuff!
How to make Beef Sweet Sour Meatballs with Pineapple for #SundaySupper by Asian In America
Manchego Cheese & Chorizo Bites with Saffron Alioli by Hardly A Goddess
Margarita Ceviche by The Crumby Cupcake
Pinchos Morunos (Spanish Pork Skewers) with Mojo Picon by Curious Cuisiniere
Roasted Bell Pepper Goat Cheese Bites by She Loves Biscotti
Roasted Eggplant and Piquillo Pepper Toasts by Take A Bite Out of Boca
Roasted Red Peppers and Anchovies with Bruschetta by The Hungry Goddess
Seared Scallops with Shredded Manchego and a Bleu Cheese Crumble by The Freshman Cook
Serrano Ham & Goat Cheese Croquettes by My World Simplified
Serrano Ham Bites with Melon and Cheese by Palatable Pastime
Shrimp Romesco Bites by Cooking On The Ranch
Smoked Sardine Crostini by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Spanish Garlic Shrimp by Life Tastes Good
Tomato Gazpacho With Fried Avocado Bites by Nik Snacks
Tortilla de Camarones by The Healthy Fit Foodie
Tortilla Española by Monica’s Table
White Wine Marinated Steak with Blue Cheese by Caroline’s Cooking
Zanahorias Aliñadas (Spanish Marinated Carrots) by Tara’s Multicultural Table

Postres (Desserts) –

Buñuelos de Viento by Dessert Geek
Chocolate Orange Macarons by Gluten Free Crumbley
Chocolate Toasts with Apricot Jam by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Churro Bites with Chocolate Sauce by Angels Home Sweet Homestead
Churro Cupcakes by Pies and Plots
Mini Vanilla Flans by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes by The Redhead Baker

Bebidas (Drinks) –

Tinto de Verano ~ A Sangria alternative by An Appealing Plan

Plus Alcachofas al Ajillo – Garlicky Artichokes – and Spanish Tapas Recipes from Sunday Supper Movement

April 17, 2016April 12, 2022

Chive, Leek + Cheese Quiche {#SundaySupper}

Brunch is my favorite meal to serve when hosting a Spring Gathering and it must feature a menu highlighting the best herbs of my Spring garden. Flowering chives and spring leeks are the perfect combination for a Chive, Leek and Cheese Quiche.

Sure I liked chives, who doesn’t. They added color and flavor to baked potatoes right?

But then it happened…. I fell in love with chives.

At the time, I was working with a caterer in Bucks County, PA and had to stop at one of our local suppliers for micro greens – Blue Moon Acres in Buckingham, PA – on the way to the office. I had passed the farm a zillion times before but never a reason to head to the back to the wholesale area. As I walked back towards the far greenhouse to pick up my crate of micro greens there it was … a garden of chives, really a ring of chives surrounding a smaller garden, all framed by a pea gravel walk way. It was April or May and the chives where in full bloom. There purple globes opening up to the sun. Love at first sight! My inner gardener, inner cook and inner designer all came together there in that very moment. I wanted to stay in that circle forever. I have been in love with Chives ever since.

Once you are in love with an herb you find every way possible to blend it into your recipes. Luckily chives are perfect compliment to most savory dishes and work well in salads and as a garnish on platters if you have extra.

Don’t even get me started on the edible chive flowers. Those little beauties are like purple gold! If you see them, buy them and add them to a spring salad. Your guests will never stop talking about it!

Chive, Leek and Cheese Quiche is a fantastic combination of subtle spring flavors perfect for breakfast, brunch or as far as I am concerned really any meal you wish. Share the flavors with friends when they stop over and be sure to accent your table with fun colors of spring like peach, white and turquoise. And yes, BTW I am a silverware convert – Rose Gold flatware will be making many appearances on my table this Spring.

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Melting snow, blooming flowers and trees, and greening grass means spring is here and everything is coming to life! There is nothing so wonderful as grilling on the deck, enjoying a drink on the patio, and soaking in all the new life that is surrounding you! Let’s bring some of that life to the Sunday Supper table this week and share recipes to welcome spring in 2016!

Thank you Renee from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures for hosting this week’s Sunday Supper event features all the best Spring has to offer!

Breakfast:

Chicken Sausage, Apple and Cheddar Breakfast Bake by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
Chive and Cheese Quiche by An Appealing Plan
Lavender Scones by Feeding Big and More
Lemon Raspberry Baked Donuts by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Matcha Donuts by The Ninja Baker
Whole Wheat Lemon Berry Coffee Cake with Lemon Glaze by A Mindful Mom

Appetizers:

Artichoke Lemon Hummus by Food Done Light
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart by Baking Sense
Butter Lettuce and Spring Radish Salad by Hardly A Goddess
Ceviche with Potato and Pea Shoot Salad by Caroline’s Cooking
Roasted Strawberry Popsicles by Brunch-n-Bites
Rustic Wrapped Tart with Ramps by Delaware Girl Eats

Beverages:

An Unconventional Mojito by Monica’s Table
Caribbean Cream Cocktail by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Lavender Lemon Cocktail by The Crumby Cupcake
Limoncello Raspberry Sangria by Eat, Drink and Be Tracy
Spiced Rhubarb Champagne Cocktail by Hezzi-D Books and Cooks
Vanilla Lavender Limeade by The Tip Toe Fairy
Very Berry Springtime Spritzer by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Violet Hour by Wholistic Woman

Main Dish:

Cheese Ravioli with Morel Cream Sauce by Palatable Pastime
Cheese Tortellini with Herbed Ricotta and Fava Beans by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Gnocchi Primavera with Spring Asparagus and Peas by La Bella Vita Cucina
Grilled Pork Chops with a Dijon Balsamic Herb Glaze by Recipes Food and Cooking
Lebanese Fattoush Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
One Pan Spicy Lemon Chicken with Tomatoes by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
Orecchiette with Peas, Pecorino and Onions by Cooking Chat
Pasta with Peas by Manu’s Menu
Pesto Shrimp and Zoodles Oh My! by My Imperfect Kitchen
Ramp and Mushroom Frittata by Pies and Plots
Sesame Ginger Seared Ahi Coconut Tacos by Simply Healthy Family
Spring Lamb Skewers with Roasted Baby Carrots by Food Lust People Love
Spring Salad with Scallops and Strawberry Vinaigrette by My World Simplified
Veggie Pasta Primavera by Momma’s Meals

Side Dish:

Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Rhubarb Salad by The Texan New Yorker
Green Peas with Onion and Bacon by Magnolia Days
Minty Pea Farro Spring Salad by She Loves Biscotti
Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf by Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Dessert:

Amazing Coconut Cake by A Baking Legacy
Caramelized Black Figs and Walnuts with Mascarpone by Un Assaggio of Food, Wine & Marriage
Carrot Cookies by What Smells So Good?
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Colorado Crème by Cooking on the Ranch
Honey Blossoms by Get the Good Stuff!
Hot Milk Sponge Cake by Hey What’s for Dinner Mom?
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake by Angels Sweet Homestead
Lemon Scented Choux with Rhubarb Ginger Pastry Cream by The Finer Cookie
Meyer Lemon Bars by The Chef Next Door
No-Bake Berry Greek Yogurt Pie by An Italian in my Kitchen
Rhubarb Meringue Pie by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Spring Cookie Bouquet by The Freshman Cook
Strawberry Cheesecake Puffs by Moore or Less Cooking
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake by Sweet Mornings
Strawberry Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream by Tramplingrose
Strawberry Moscato Sorbet by Seduction in the Kitchen
The Black Beast by That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Plus Spring Vegetable Minestrone and more Spring Recipes from Sunday Supper Movement

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement

December 30, 2015February 4, 2016

Raspberry Mocktail Punch Recipe

I love my champers but when entertaining you must consider the needs of your guests and offer an non-alcoholic beverage. This Raspberry Mocktail Punch is fruity, festive and alcohol free.

A mocktail is great for non-drinkers as well as hydrating all your guests but be sure you don’t skip on flavor. Just because you are skipping the alcohol doesn’t mean you should skimp on taste – in fact your flavor is could be even more important in this mocktail punch recipe!

Using raspberry puree as the base for this punch you can add regular sparkling water or try a flavored water to add even more variety to your bar display. I’m a huge fan of the lime sparkling water so I always have it in the fridge and on display when I entertain. Provide glasses, ice and extra frozen raspberries for garnish.

To make your gathering even more stress free this raspberry punch mocktail can easily be enhanced with Champagne, Vodka or your favorite spirit. Keep it off to the side, well marked so there is no confusion and let guests add their own selections. I love a DIY bar!

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Thank you again to Tabitha FreshMommyBlog.com for taking and sharing the pictures from our recent West Elm Entertaining Event at the Hyde Park Tampa location.

December 8, 2015December 30, 2015

Holiday Party Appetizer Idea: Mini Sweet Peppers Stuffed with Beef + Couscous

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” right? Except you have a million things to get done before the magic can really begin and that’s on top of attending holiday parties, gift wrapping and or course don’t forget, you still have to decorate your own home and tree. How about combining a few of your holiday tasks by hosting a Christmas Tree Trimming Party! In my opinion it is THE easiest way to see your friends AND ensure your tree is decorated well before Santa comes sliding down the chimney after Christmas Eve dinner.

{ visit The Florida CattleWomen on Facebook to learn more about how they are celebrating this year}

I know, you might be thinking – Put another party on calendar? Won’t that add to my to-do list rather than take things off? Yes. And no. While it may add a few items to your list, it is guaranteed to take more off then put on. Here are my top suggestions for planning a tree trimming party::

Don’t Over Think It.
Tree trimming parties can be super casual get together, no need to pull out the party dress yet. It is a way to gather friends and neighbors to get the party started early in the season. Keep the tablescape decor simple by placing everything on a tray to be moved from the kitchen to the living room. A simple vase with white Tulips and seeded Eucalyptus looks festive but not over done.

Keep The Menu Simple.
Your guests will be busy hanging ornaments and chatting but you will want to offer a few easy bites. Try something that can easily be made ahead of time then heated up right before guest arrive. Put out a cheese board along with another easy to make appetizer like Mini Sweet Peppers stuffed with Beef + Couscous. How cute are they in their festive red!

Let Guests Serve Themselves.
No need to set a full table. These people are here to work! Place your appetizers out on the coffee table along with small plates and napkins. For this type of gathering I prefer to serve recipes that don’t require utensils – one or two bites is perfect with a small side plate. Less to clean up at the end of the night!

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If you like this beef appetizer recipe you are going to LOVE all the recipes the Beef Website has to offer. They even have an entire section of appetizers ready for you to incorporate beef into your holiday parties! Learn more on the Florida Beef website.

Founded in 1961 as the Florida CowBelles, Inc., the Florida CattleWomen, Inc. (FCW) conduct and participate in a variety of activities that can be summed up in their Purpose: To foster the well-being of the beef industry through education and promotion, in cooperation with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and Florida Beef Council.

Please visit + like the Florida CattleWomen Facebook Page to learn more about the wonderful organization, the women involved and what they are serving this holiday season! Florida CattleWomen on Facebook.

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