New Year's Eve Party Detail

Don't forget to throw some fortune cookies on the table with your spread for New Year's....it is inexpensive and fun for your guests as they look towards the new year!

Some good luck...courtesy of Paula Deen

INGREDIENTS

Two 15 ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained
One 15 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
One 10 ounce can Ro-Tel tomatoes or any spicy canned tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
One 4 oz. jar chopped pimientos, drained

DRESSING

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon of sugar
Pinch of dried oregano
1/2 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
Corn chips, for serving

1. In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, red, green and jalapeno peppers, onion and pimientos.

2. In a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the wine and balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard, sugar, oregano, and olive and vegetable oils. Shake until the ingredients are blended.

3. Add the dressing to the pea mixture and stir gently but thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Allow to come to room temperature before serving. Stir well. Serve with corn chips.

Serves 10-12

source: www.pauladeen.com

Fabulously simple champagne recipe...

Kir Royale

In a champagne glass pour

1/2 oz. Creme de Casis

Fill with Champagne

Stir Gently

Auld Lang Syne...

In a couple of days it will be the very first day of 2010 and the beginning of a new decade! No better time to clear the cobwebs and start fresh! New Year's Day is the perfect excuse to make some resolutions and get things done! Pineapple Court wishes everyone luck, prosperity, lots of love and many stylish celebrations in 2010! Don't forget to make a pot of black eyed peas for good luck as well!
Celebrate in Style!

Jennifer & Angie