From everyday meals to special occasions, Andi's motto is: Keep it simple. Keep it fun. And, above all, keep it delicious.
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Red Carpet Recipe
by Heidi at Betty Crocker 2/18/2009 3:34:00 PM

As you’ve probably heard, the Academy Awards are right around the corner—Sunday, to be exact. I won’t be watching—it’s AC’s birthday so we’ll be out celebrating—but I wanted to share a great recipe that would be perfect for an Oscar party. Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s really hearty. So hearty, in fact, that my sister and I made it a couple of Saturdays ago for dinner. I also made it once for AC and Luke’s annual Talent Show and it disappeared in no time. I usually double the butter and garlic, (Can you really ever have too much of either? I think not.), but it’s scrumptious as written. Kee...


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Tags: bread, Oscars, appetizer

Almonds and Wine
by AndiatBettyCrocker 12/2/2008 3:47:00 AM

At a couple of craft fairs this fall, I saw something so kitschy that I just had to have one. The crafters were selling wine bottles filled with tiny Christmas tree lights. They probably wouldn’t cost much to make but we figured out that you would need a drill with a diamond bit to get through the thick glass. This is what they look like. You might want to serve the wine (that you will have to drink to empty the bottle!) with these seasoned almonds. My friend, Kath brought these yummy almonds up to ou...


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Tags: appetizer, Honey spiced Almonds, snack, wine bottle art