Jeanne Benedict

Clams Casino

This recipe was the big hit of the night for my MAD MEN Party! So classically 1960s! 6 slices bacon 3 slices white bread, crusts removed 3/4 cup Ritz Crackers 2 tablespoons bacon fat (reserved from cooking bacon) 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup minced green pepper 1/4 cup minced onion 1 (6.5 oz.) can chopped […]

March 7, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Ham Balls

This Ham Ball recipe was updated from a version in 1960′s entertaining bible “The Calvert Party Encyclopedia.” More like an “egg salad ball,” I ate these tasty leftovers for days after the MAD MEN party! (Calvert was a brand of whiskey popular in the 1960s.) 6 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped 1 tablespoon minced chives 1/2 […]

March 7, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Academy Awards Party Food Bleu Cheese and Olive Clapboard

Here’s a sneak peek of a tasty dish I’m serving at my Oscars Party to watch the Academy Awards. It’s actually very simple made with cream cheese and bleu cheese dressing, minced olives, provolone cheese, and A-Z Spaghettios for the letters on the clapboard! Easy Recipe: 6 (8 oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup […]

February 20, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Football Cocoa Crispy Rice Treat

How awesome is this Super Bowl food idea! It’s dessert and a centerpiece for your superbowl party! This Football Cocoa Crispy Rice Treat is simple to make and delicious! Make 2 recipes to fill the Football Pan: 1 (10 oz.) bag regular marshmallows (not mini) 6 cups cocoa crispy rice cereal (an 11oz. box) 3 tablespoons margarine 2 […]

January 26, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Football Chili Hot Dog

Here’s another easy idea for a super bowl party or football game night. Slather a hot dog with chili and create football laces using strips of Provolone cheese or mozzerlla string cheese. What I like most about this idea is that most of the adults will go for the full-on football chili hot dog and […]

January 26, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Chili Recipe in Football Bread

I’m a big fan of good ol’ fashioned competition with a fresh take, especially if it’s hot and spicy. So, I took an award-winning chili recipe from www.ChiliCookOffWinner.com, with their approval of course, and put that zesty goodness into football-shaped bread as a Super Bowl snack. Actually, this delicious chili recipe could be used as a chip […]

January 9, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Photos! New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme sponsored by Walmart and Sam’s Club

This New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme is one of the prettiest parties I think I have ever hosted and it’s all thanks to my sponsors Walmart and Sam’s Club. A couple of days ago, I shared some of my product picks and inspiration items from both Sam’s Club and Walmart in the blog […]

December 31, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme sponsored by Walmart & Sam’s Club

I am beyond excited about my upcoming New Year Party with a Chinese Modern theme! I’ve partnered Walmart and Sam’s Club for this new year event and after browsing through both stores during the party planning stage, I’ve discovered some amazing products with incredibly low prices that are going to give this themed Chinese New Year party a […]

December 23, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Painted Pinecones Montage

Just a little holiday inspiration for your centerpieces, fireplace mantles, or a corner that could use a pinecone tree art installation.

December 17, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Holiday Entertaining Segment on ABC Eye on LA (video)

ABC’s Eye on LA recently came to my home for a little holiday entertaining inspiration. I created a Penguin and Pinecones theme, which you can see photos of here along with instructions on how to make the Penguin Olives, and you’ll find the Mrs. Cubbison Stuffing recipe on their website.

December 17, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Holiday Party TV Segment on Fox and Friends (video)

Fox and Friends welcomed me into their TV studio for a Holiday Party segment where I shared a Chalet Chic tablescape with some great products from Walmart and Sam’s Club. Here’s a video clip of the segment and you’ll find some photos and recipes here!

December 11, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Fox and Friends Holiday Party Wine Cocktail Segment

I had a great time on Fox and Friends this morning sharing ideas for a Holiday Cocktail Party with a Chalet Chic theme. I know many of you are interested in the wine I talked about. It is called Oak Leaf available only at Walmart and yes, an under $3 dollar bottle of wine. I like […]

December 11, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Breakfast Buffet

I put together this Christmas Breakfast Buffet for a newspaper spread and wanted to share for your holiday brunch parties or breakfast on Christmas morning. One of my favorite holiday table centerpiece ideas is to wind white boas around Styrofoam cones as snowy white Christmas trees (use greening pins to keep the boas in place). […]

November 20, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Melting Snowman Christmas Cookie

How cute are these cookies! I wish I could take credit for them but once again, these were from a Christmas party at my children’s school. The lady who made them is a gorgeous stand-up comic named Rachel Bradley whose boyfriend is the incredibly talented comedian Christopher Titus. When I saw these Melting Snowman Christmas cookies appear on […]