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Easy Holiday Appetizers for Relaxed Entertaining

Easy Holiday Appetizers for Relaxed Entertaining

December 4, 2017 by April Harris 20 Comments

I'm convinced that the secret to relaxed holiday parties are easy holiday appetizers. Serving appetizers and cocktails keeps things informal, your guests relaxed, and makes things easy on the hosts as Continue reading...

Filed Under: Appetizers, Food, Recipes Tagged With: appetisers, appetizers, easy holiday appetizers, last minute appetizers, make ahead appetizers

Easy Nacho Dip

October 29, 2013 by April Harris 6 Comments

Although I was an only child, I had lots of cousins. We were always very close and we used to see a lot of each other when we were growing up in Canada. I'm really lucky that I still get to see most Continue reading...

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cheese, Entertaining, Featured Front Page Slider, Food, Recipes Tagged With: appetisers, appetizers, Easy Nacho Dip, entertaining, Quick and Easy, Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

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Esther’s Pastry Wrapped Cream Cheese Appetizer

December 27, 2011 by April Harris 2 Comments

I have written about my cousin Esther’s wonderful cooking many times before, and this holiday season I want to share the recipe for her easy, super scrumptious Cream Cheese Appetizer Wrap. Fried Continue reading...

Filed Under: Appetizers, Bacon, Entertaining, Food, Recipes Tagged With: appetisers, appetizers, bacon and cream cheese pastry wrap, entertaining, Pastry Wrapped Cream Cheese Appetizer

Braised Pea, Broad Bean and Artichoke Dip

May 2, 2011 by April Harris Leave a Comment

This is a gorgeous dip that I learned how to make at the Miele Simply Cooking Introduction to Italian Masterclass I attended with my son. It works beautifully spread on crostini (toasted ciabatta), or Continue reading...

Filed Under: Appetizers, Entertaining, Food, Recipes Tagged With: appetisers, appetizers, artichokes, braised pea broad bean and artichoke dip, broad beans, dips, entertaining, peas

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Instagram post 2193125280088611995_179821897 🌟 Getting in the Christmas Spirit🌟Magical evening in Pangbourne tonight at the Pangbourne Christmas Shopping evening. We started here @kikiandbow for lots of lovely Christmas gifts (and some delicious stollen), went on to @ninos.trattoria for more delicious gifts (and tasty pizza!) and enjoyed so many of the other lovely shops as well. The sausages Green's of Pangbourne were serving were amazing and we really enjoyed the mulled wine at @pangcheeseshop So lucky to live here!  Check out my stories for more!
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Instagram post 2192440629510091413_179821897 🌟Do you enjoy entertaining over the holidays? 🌟Or is it just that step too far?
Don't miss my easy tips to help you enjoy Holiday Entertaining Without Stress - the key to a happy holiday season for you, your family and friends on the blog now!https://apriljharris.com/holiday-entertaining-without-stress/#apriljharris #the21stcenturyhousewife #holidayentertaining #stressfreeentertaining #christmaspartyideas #thehappynow #inmykitchen #beautifulmoments #holidayseason #christmastime
Instagram post 2191777817742340536_179821897 Almost matching up with my surroundings at beautiful Beaulieu Palace House @national_motor_museum
The Christmas tree behind me was almost two stories tall and so gorgeous! The scent of fir trees and woodsmoke was in the air, and you could hear the crackle of the logs in the fireplaces. There were lots of sparkly lights too. What a magical evening it was!
Dress @roland_mouret purchased @harrods
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Instagram post 2191618484966175759_179821897 In celebration of National Cookie Day, I’m sharing one of my all time most requested cookies - Orange Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies. They have lots of holiday flavours, warm gingerbread spiked with orange, but honestly, I make them all  year round. They really are that good!
The recipe is on the blog now (link in profile) or go to
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Instagram post 2191465528295881595_179821897 🌟Celebrating the Season🌟Looking for the best dining experience in London for the Christmas season and beyond? My top 5 London restaurants offer something for everyone, and showcase the best of modern British dining.
On the blog now (link in profile, please type “london restaurants” in the search bar or go to https://apriljharris.com/top-five-london-restaurants/#apriljharris #the21stcenturyhousewife #londonrestaurants #visitlondon #bestplacestoeatinlondon #londonlife #thisislondon #london4all #ukrestaurants  #restaurantswithstyle #mustvisitrestaurant
Instagram post 2190975069077257663_179821897 🎄 Have you put up your Christmas decorations yet? 🎄I love hearing about people’s traditions around decorating. So many wait until after a birthday or have a special date to start. I’d love to know what happens at your house!
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My Christmas tree has been up since November 1, but only because I had a photo shoot ini early November. It was too much work to take it down again, and frankly it has brightened the dark mornings. 🎄
The rest of the house took shape last week before our first Christmas party. I’m loving how this swag of greenery, pinecones, feathers and flowers made by my favourite florist @greenparlour looks on my Grandmother’s and my Mom’s sideboard in the kitchen. I think that both these lovely late ladies would approve! .
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