Monday 12 November 2012

Thanksgiving Dinner - Blogger Style!

Hello Friends! And welcome to Thanksgiving Dinner - Blogger Style!!!  Even though I celebrated Thanksgiving over a month ago (I'm Canadian!) I was asked to participate in a Virtual Thanksgiving dinner with my BBF's - (aka - Best Blog Friends!!)  In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme, I would like to take a minute to acknowledge how incredibly lucky I am to have met these women  - it is one of the greatest things that has come out of this blog for me and I am so honoured call them friends:)

For our Virtual Thanksgiving, I am contributing two easy peasy appetizers.  These apps are not only easy to put together but can be made ahead of time, so you can step away from the kitchen while the turkey and side dishes are cooking and enjoy some time with your guests!

The first appetizer is a cheese tray.  For me, cheese trays are a staple whenever guests come over.  They are great because you can offer a variety of foods that can be found in your fridge and pantry (perfect for unexpected guests), they look impressive and take no time at all to assemble.



For this cheese tray, I raided my fridge and pulled together an assortment of grapes, old cheddar cheese, olives, mixed nuts, marble cheese, costini and MacLaren's Imperial Sharp Cold Pack cheese.  Then I arranged it on wood cutting board and served it with a  bottle of wine and sparkling water - simple, laid back entertaining at it's best!

The next appetizer is going to knock your socks off - it is DELICIOUS...and I'm warning you... from the moment you serve this, your friends and family will be requesting you to make this at every gathering!   
Hot Cheese Dip

1/2 an onion (chopped)
1 cup Hellmans Mayonaise
1 cup old cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 tsp butter

Preheat oven to 350.  Sautee onions in butter (until translucent) Add mayonaise and cheese.  Heat until cheese is melted.  Trasnfer to a oven safe serving dish (I used a french onion soup bowl).  If you are serving immediately let it cook (uncovered) in the oven for 20 minutes.  If you are serving later...cool, cover and refridgerate until ready to cook.
Serve with your favourite crackers.  Enjoy your delicious appetizer and prepare yourself - everyone is going to think that you are an Appetizer Rockstar!!!

Curious to see what else is cookin' in the virtual kitchen?? Well, you're all invited to our dinner, stop by the links below and see what my friends are cooking!  Warning - it will make your mouth water:)




Leaf Placecard Tutorial at One Artsy Mama


Cheeseball Appetizer at Create.Craft.Love (left)
and Hot Cheese Dip and Cracker Tray at Jessie Street Designs (right)


Tips For Cooking a Perfect Turkey at Ladybird Ln. (right)
and Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes at Artsy Fartsy Mama (left)


Save oven space with Repeat Crafter Me's Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole (left)
Cranberry Marshmallow Salad at Happy Hour Projects (center)
Cheddar Tea Biscuits at Becoming Martha (right)


Classic Warm Apple Crisp at Chase the Star (left)
Seven Alive's Favorite Pumpkin Pie (right)


Turkey Cookies at Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts (left)
Pilgrim Hat Cookies at Wait Til Your Father Gets Home (right)


9 comments:

  1. That hot cheese dip looks so yummy! I want some now!! Happy belated Thanksgiving!! =)

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  2. Jenny... this is making my mouth water. I have to try this cheese dip!

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  3. This looks so yummy and healthy! A great addition to Thanksgiving!

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  4. Mmmm! I love the presentation of your cheese tray too; I love it when food is just as pretty as it is tasty! :) So excited to be virtually celebrating with you today...so thankful you're one of the "Unmentionables"...:)

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  5. Mmm,..I want to come over to your house for apps. Looks delicious and easy!!

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  6. OMG, I use a very similar recipe for my artichoke dip! I am sure this would be a big hit at any party or dinner. Definitely going to try this one out :) Thanks for the easy recipe and great pictures!

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  7. Oh my! LOVE this recipe and your presentation is amazing...makes me want to dive right in! I'm such a sucker for cheese dip of any kind! Pinning!!

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  8. I love cheese, your dip looks amazing Jenny! You are so gracious to participate in this even though your Thanksgiving is long over! So glad to have been a part of this with you! I'm pinning this one:)
    Barbara at Chase the Star

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  9. I agree the dip looks awesome nom nom. Short and easy recipes are always the best! Been really enjoying your blog so I nominated you for the Liebster Award. Please follow this link to my blog to fulfil the rest of the nomination requirments. Happy Holidays!

    http://museumfanatic.blogspot.com/2012/11/liebster-nomination.html

    Betsy

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