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Category: Cocktail Party

Cocktail Party, Cocktails1 Comment

Strawberry Watermelon Vodka

June 23, 2018June 29, 2018 Jim Courtovich

  We always like to have a specialty drink for each gathering and in the summertime it will always be a frozen concoction–especially when its a daytime party.  I like the lite taste of watermelon, strawberries and fresh mint mixed … Continue reading Strawberry Watermelon Vodka

Appetizer, Brunch, Cocktail Party, Hors D'oeuvres, LunchLeave a comment

Cuban Quesadilla

June 16, 2018June 29, 2018 Jim Courtovich

Traditional Cuban sandwiches are an excellent lunch treat but I found the bread to be filling and they are usually made with too much mustard for my liking, and yellow mustard at that.  I wanted to make an on-the-run lunch … Continue reading Cuban Quesadilla

Appetizer, Barbecue, Brunch, Cocktail Party, Hors D'oeuvres1 Comment

Old Bay Peel & Eat Shrimp

June 14, 2018June 29, 2018 Jim Courtovich

This is a classic and dish that you should serve during seated, casual, meals.  Guests really don’t like to pick apart  their hors d’ouvres when they are standing around.  However, if all of your guests are good friends anything goes. … Continue reading Old Bay Peel & Eat Shrimp

Appetizer, Cocktail Party, Lunch, Salad5 Comments

Chicken Salad

June 3, 2018July 23, 2018 Jim Courtovich

As you might have guessed we love the beach and it’s great to just go out there for the day, have a light lunch and enjoy the surf.  The only hurdle is sand, wind, birds, transport, garbage and so on. … Continue reading Chicken Salad

Appetizer, Cocktail Party, Hors D'oeuvres, Test Kitchen1 Comment

Pimento Bacon Toasts

June 2, 2018June 29, 2018 Jim Courtovich

When you come to the south, you should plan on having some pimento cheese on a cracker, in your grits, on your burger and on and on.  Why?  It is delicious in every form.  Everyone has their own variation of … Continue reading Pimento Bacon Toasts

Cocktail Party, Hors D'oeuvres, Snack1 Comment

Sugar Snap Peas and Feta Dip

June 2, 2018August 9, 2018 Jim Courtovich

When we hang around the pool for the afternoon it’s great to rotate out different snacks for the crew.  During the hot summers of South Carolina and Washington, D.C., cool crisp vegetables with a chilled dipping sauce are always welcomed … Continue reading Sugar Snap Peas and Feta Dip

Barbecue, Cocktail Party, Entrees, Lunch2 Comments
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Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese

May 19, 2018November 28, 2018 Jim Courtovich

It was a rainy night on Sullivan’s Island and no one could pick a restaurant so I pulled together a last minute dinner party.  However,  there … Continue reading Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese

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