No Boys Allowed

On Saturday night I kicked my darling husband out of the apartment and hosted a "No Boys Allowed" girls' night  and invited lots of girlfriends over! There was lots of food, drinks, and good times. Jill brought tomato and lemon pastry (yum!), Tammy made AMAZING shoe cupcakes, Ashley brought delicious brownies, Sarah brought cheese and bread, and the rest of the lovely ladies all brought bottles. I myself made entirely too much food, but no worries, Mike devoured most of the leftovers! 

On the Menu:

Endive and Ricotta Bites

Cantaloupe wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma

Honey Goat Cheese, Brie, and Olive Tapenade with French Baguette slices

Red Grapes

Spinach and Artichoke dip with Pita Chips

Caprese Salad Bites

Pastry with Tomato and Lemon

I didn't get a picture of the signature cocktail I made, buy you can sort of see it in the below picture in the upper left hand corner next to the pita chips.

No Boys Allowed Cocktail

2oz. Raspberry Vodka

3oz. Pineapple Juice (not from concentrate)

1oz. Club Soda

Poured over Ice

Add a raspberry and/or pineapple slice for garnish!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip was a huge hit!

Endive and Ricotta bites with Almonds, Golden Raisins, and Scallions is always a party pleaser!

Caprese Salad Bites are so easy to make and so delicious to eat!

Jill's appetizer was yummy!

Tammy's chocolate with cream cheese frosting cupcakes were a smash hit! How cute are they?!

Thankfully a neighbor lent me folding chairs so there was seating for the eight of us! I love a good girls' night! 

What I learned about girls' night:

1. Girls don't eat as much as boys (duh, right?)

2. Girls love cheese

3. Girls love chocolate (unless they're allergic)

4. Girls are very helpful in the kitchen with food and drinks!

How do you like to spent time with your friends? Are you pining for recipes and how to's for the food?