Cocktails, nachos and tacos oh my! I am positively obsessed with Mexican cuisine and no better time to partake than on Cinco de Mayo. Of course we're going to kick start it with festive cocktail. So ...
Mother’s Day Brunch
Make it about Mom today! She's wiped your nose (among other places), dried your tears and cleaned up your mess. She's worried endlessly and smiled easily. She's been there when you needed her and ...
Picnic in the Park
Break out the basket and blankets! It's all about easy eats for our picnic in the park. Grab a hunk of bread, cheese, fruit and these make ahead jams to serve alongside. Then move onto the main ...
Ice Cream Social
I scream, you scream, we ALL scream for ice cream! Who says ice cream socials have to end in elementary school? Invite your friends for an all-ages ice cream party. Easy no churn ice creams, ice ...
Outdoor Graduation Party
Throw your cap in the air! If you're celebrating a milestone like high-school or college graduation, then a party is in order! Take advantage of the warm temperatures and entertain the troops ...
July 4th BBQ
Let's light up the sky and your palate! Don't let the sky get all the attention on the 4th...this menu will blow your guests minds! Blueberry cocktails, grilled peach salad, shrimp and chicken ...
Father’s Day Brunch
It's all about Dad today! Let's kick off Dad's day with the right way....a boozy brunch! These over-the-top bloody Mary's are almost a meal in themselves, but Dad will want to save a little room for ...
Beach Party
Sun, Sand and Tacos! When we entertain at the beach it's all about family-style, fresh, simple eats. Tacos are are the ultimate crowd pleaser for kids and grown-ups alike. Wash those down with frosty ...
Football Tailgating Party
Hut, Hut, EAT! I may not understand football, but I am fluent in tailgating food. Let's kick off the festivities with buffalo cauliflower bites and crowd-pleasing sausage rolls. Next comes white ...
Holiday Brunch
Gather and Feast Oh brunch. So often overlooked during the holiday season, but a lovely time to join with friends and family amidst the chaos. Set up a casual, mostly make-ahead buffet of citrus ...
Holiday Cocktail Party
Have you been naughty or nice? Holiday parties are all about festive fun. To me that means make-ahead recipes, easy to serve finger food, and of course, gorgeous cocktails. It's a time to gather and ...
Hanukkah Celebration
The Festival of Lights! Because Hanukkah is the festival of lights, traditional dishes are fried in oil. Today we're celebrating with some traditional dishes as well as a twist on a classic. We'll ...
Cozy Christmas Dinner
Be merry! Cozy up and dig into this dinner after a day spent gathered around the tree. This meal fits just like that new pair of fuzzy slippers you unwrapped earlier. Start off with homemade French ...
Holiday Cookie Exchange
Make em all or exchange them with friends... here's my holiday cookies 101. Everyone's a baker come the holidays. Whether you like traditional, decorated or something a little whimsical, I've got ...
Elegant New Year’s Eve Dinner Party
Cheers to the New Year! Ring in the New Year in style with these elevated classics. Toast the evening with a sparkling citrus cocktail and bite-size savory tart tatins. Then gather round for an ...
Superbowl Party
Let's kick off the party! What's your favorite part of the Superbowl? The game, the ads, the halftime show or the food? I bet you can guess my favorite. We'll be starting with an ooey, gooey cheesy ...
Snow Day by the Fire
Baby It's Cold Outside Stoke the fire, pull on your fuzzy slippers and have a cozy dinner around the fire. Warm up from the inside out with a steaming mug of hot buttered rum and bowl of lemony ...
Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two
Are you in the mood for love? Of course I subscribe to the theory that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach (and frankly, it's the way to this girl's heart too). If you're looking to woo ...
St. Patrick’s Day Party
We're all Irish today! Put on your best green sweater and gather your friends because we're all Irish today! This festive shamrock inspired meal is sure to impress. Kick it off with boozy shamrock ...
Elegant Easter Dinner
Put on your Sunday best for this Easter meal! Save the chocolate bunnies for the kids to make room for this spring elegant spread. Start with a bold beet salad dotted with roasted grapes and pecorino ...
Pumpkin Carving Party
Fall flavors, good friends and pumpkins! While your friends are gathered around the table scooping out pumpkin seeds and carving spooky faces, you can work on your own autumn masterpiece. Begin the ...
Spooky Halloween Dinner
Boo! I've scared up a spooky Halloween dinner for you! Both the kids and adults need a little pre-trick or treating sustenance and these fall foods are cute and creepy. Let's start with a spicy ...
Thanksgiving Dinner for a Crowd
Let's gather and feast! I know I'm not supposed to pick favorites, but Thanksgiving is probably my favorite meal of the year. I love it all, the planning, the days spent rolling pie crust in the ...
