create...collaborate...celebrate!
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- december
- an evening with fondue
- best chili ever
- dana's zippy omelets
- HELEN'S COOKIES
- mae's hershey bars
- meredith's oreo balls
- mash potato martinis
- Annie's Pesto Crescents
- luminaries
- wine game & party ideas
- sparkling wines
- top 10 rubs & seasonings
- november
- sushi saturday
- Popcorn Balls
- divalicious
- italian wines
- wild rice soup
- nutty wild rice salad
- mae's spaghetti
- allyn's hawaiian martini
- diva drinks
coming in february
- Dancing with the Stars
- A Night at the Kasbah
- Cruise Mixology
- Divatini
- Barbequed Salmon
- Baby Shower Activities
Minneapolis diva launch party
Welcome to...thedivagourmet.com
creative cooking, menus & party planning...
diva style!
Discover the "what" and "know how" to plan
unique and memorable family and/or friends' traditions...
unique and memorable family and/or friends' traditions...
- • divaclub...gourmet club tips & menus ideas
I deas for celebrating life events, hobbies & holidays...
- • divaparty...ideas & parties, proven to be fun!
Valuable time is saved...we have the "best of the best" recipes, restaurants & websites...
- • divalinks...recommended gourmet-related websites
- • divabest...tasty recipes today & in our treasured past
- • divatravel...our favorite eating & drinking adventures
An online place to share your thoughts, successes & questions...
Because...together...
we love to create, collaborate and celebrate!
Carol and Barb
My daughter Caitlin met Dani for the first time in a New York City dog park. When she discovered Caitlin was from Minnesota.....the first topic was the Mythical Hot Dish!
They loved the recipes I emailed to them, and now I am sharing these with you.
The Minnesota Hot Dish
These are generational recipes that
every Minnesota family shares.
The recipes I have included are from a cookbook that my mother gave me in 1984. The Cross of Christ Lutheran Church families in Houston, Minnesota, contributed all the recipes as a fundraiser. These represent treasured traditional recipes from my childhood.
Now for a modern version...Mushroom and Green Bean Casserole.
The Diva Gourmet 
"Life's short...party like a Diva" © 2008-25
© 2008-25
We love your many comments and recipes...here's one from Stephanie.
“I like the web site and I will share it. It’s good to see that you are doing something fun!
“Check out this awesome recipe. It is fun to make and fun to serve.”
Miss Hilda’s Popcorn Cake
Ingredients
• 12 c popped popcorn (plain, unsalted and unbuttered)
• 2 c M & M candies
• 1 c lightly salted cocktail peanuts
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 lb marshmallows
Directions
In a large bowl, mix the popped corn with the M & M candies and the peanuts.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter, remaining 1/4 c of oil, and marshmallows over medium low
heat, stirring occasionally. When melted, pour over the popcorn mixture, and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared cake pan, pressing down to fit. Cover with aluminum foil to keep moist. Let rest until firm, 3 to 4 hours.
To serve, invert the cake pan onto a large cake plate or platter. Shake gently to release. Serve
at room temperature.
The recipe is by Emeril Lagasse, 2002