Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Holiday Appetizers



Honey Almond Brie and Southern Prize Shrimp Dip are my two go-to super-easy appetizers. This year I added another easy - and really pretty - one that I found in a People Magazine while getting a pedicure the other day. I think it was a special holiday edition - Bethenny Frankel was on the cover.

It's so simple and has a different look to it than my usual dips and cheeses. All you do is thinly slice some bosc pears, brush with a little lemon juice to prevent browning, and top them with a slice of Camembert and some fresh oregano leaves. I'll have these out again at Christmas!

So I like to stay home on Black Friday and the only Cyber Monday shopping I did was at The Preppy Princess where I finally ordered one of those fun cases for my iPhone - pink + orange + monogrammed - can't wait. I did find a couple of things at Anthropologie over the weekend and should be able to get some ootds and Polyvores up between all the usual + Christmas shopping and decorating over the next couple weeks.

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo

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12 comments:

  1. triciathomasNovember 29, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Those appetizers look so good!!! I love the pear idea so easy yet so elegant!

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  2. LRANovember 29, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    oh i was hoping you would post that pear recipe!! love all of your app. recipes, so thank you:)
    yes, look forward to your ootd's, esp, with your new anthro sweater:) i love seeing how you decorate, too!!

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  3. LRANovember 29, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    wait, what is the almond brie?? can you share this recipe?

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  4. ms. mindlessNovember 29, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    those pears look so neat! i will have to try that!

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  5. sparrowsandsparklesNovember 29, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    thanks Tricia, LRA & ms.mindless! :)
    LRA - oh it's so easy! Just get a small wheel of brie (in pic above), cover with honey and then sliced almonds. Put in the microwave until soft - try 30 sec and see how that does. Really good with crackers and grapes.

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  6. Lisa - respect the shoesNovember 29, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Paula Deen's sausage balls are my never-fail go-to easy app. So bad for you but so good, and I toss in some cream cheese to make the balls extra soft and creamy - I think I ate 4-5 before the meal on Thanksgiving!

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  7. PaulaNovember 30, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Pears and cheese, delicious!

    I "ordered" a new flanell pyjama from my santa mummy. :-)

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  8. sparrowsandsparklesNovember 30, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Paula - enjoy your new flannels! I'm thinking of some for myself too... :)

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  9. sparrowsandsparklesNovember 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Lisa - those sound great! I must look up that recipe :)

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  10. HannahNovember 30, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    What wonderful appetizers! I'm going to go look up that shrimp dip... XO

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  11. Bama GirlDecember 2, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Oh my goodness, these look magnificent! Living on the Gulf coast, I absolutely must try your shrimp dip! And that pear creation is looking good too! Enjoy your weekend! :-) XOXO
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  12. RoseDecember 2, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I'm definitely making those pear/camembert appys! Thanks for the ideas!

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