This sweet and savory crostini appetizer recipe with caramelized onion, fig jam, and blue cheese is easy to make, full of flavor, and the perfect, festive bite
Spanakopita
This easy spanakopita recipe is made with buttery, flaky layers of phyllo dough and a bright and tangy filling made with fresh spinach, feta cheese, and pine
BBQ Meatballs
These easy BBQ meatballs made with ground beef and a tangy, quick-to-make homemade sauce are a favorite party appetizer or easy dinner idea. There's some
Roasted Grape and Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
This roasted grape crostini appetizer features slices of grilled bread topped with a creamy lemon-rosemary whipped goat cheese, sweet roasted grapes, and a
How to Make the BEST Lemonade
Bursting with bright lemon flavor, this easy homemade lemonade recipe is simple and refreshing, with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. When it's
Nicoise Salad
This classic Nicoise salad is light, fresh, and colorful, and the perfect dish to make easy spring or summer lunches or brunch. If I had to choose one
50 BEST Christmas Appetizers & Holiday Cocktails
This roundup of 50 holiday cocktails and Christmas appetizers has all the best festive inspiration you need to entertain this season! 50 BEST Holiday
The Best Bloody Mary Recipe (+ Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar)
This Bloody Mary recipe makes a spicy, flavorful vodka cocktail. Make it a bloody Mary bar and add as many toppings as you'd like to get your drink just
Caprese Salad (Plus a DIY Caprese Salad Bar)
The best caprese salad shows off summer's finest with creamy mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes topped with fresh leafy basil and fruity olive oil. Serve the
How to Set Up a DIY Mimosa Bar
These tips for setting up your own DIY mimosa bar make it easy for the hostess to relax as guests help themselves at your weekend brunch, wedding, bridal
How to Make the Perfect Mimosa
Mimosas made with bubbly sparkling wine instead of expensive champagne adds one more reason to toast "cheers" to lazy weekend brunches or any special
How to Serve a DIY Bagels and Lox Brunch Bar
Wondering what to serve a crowd at your next party? Make it easy on the hostess with this breakfast and brunch buffet idea: Serve a DIY bagels and lox brunch
Moms Rule! The Ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch Guide
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How to Host a Wine and Cheese Pairing Party + Free Printable
I’m the first to admit it. I’m not an expert in the nuances of cheese. And I am a far, far, far cry from calling myself a wine enthusiast, let alone a
30 Oscar Worthy Recipes and an Academy Awards Party Hosting Guide
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
When I received an S.O.S. comment on Facebook from one of my favorite readers, Maribel, I put on my thinking cap and went straight into action. With
Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip and Friday Faves
I’m finishing up my unofficial, undeclared week of delicious cream cheese dips with just one more cheesy wonder: Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip. While I’ve
Porter Caramelized Onion Dip and Crushing on The Beeroness
Being deemed The Beeroness—which in drink-speak is similar to bearing the title of Princess, Duchess or Queen—has plenty of responsibilities that come along
Smoked Salmon Spread
Celebrations call for bites of all sizes, big, small and every other. Luckily, my Smoked Salmon Spread fits the bill no matter how big you’re craving is or the
Baked Brie Graham Cracker Crostini with Lavender Honey Plus Friday Faves
While some wax on about why you should never again bring Brie to a party, I say, that’s cool, go ahead and don’t do that. All the more for me to bring. We
Roasted Cherry Sangria
Red, ripe and juicy, these cherry bombs are ready to be toasted in this Roasted Cherry Sangria recipe sponsored by my friends at Harry & David. I've
Nectarine and Burrata Crostini
This past weekend I allllmoooost could have posed as a hipster. If I was 15 years younger and dressed a whole lot cooler. I mean hipper. I mean I don't know
Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño Guacamole
How many times have you heard it? You know the phrase, the not-so-very-much-original one we all say because it's just so perfectly descriptive. You know it.
Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party
It’s been a long, snowbound winter, and while the new rush of spring has officially arrived—along with blooming daffodils and bright colored shorts and cute
Celebrate with the Bubbly French 75 Cocktail
In December of last year, my husband and I took a quick weekend-er to celebrate our anniversary and get some much needed “us” time in one of our favorite
Easy Entertaining with Harry & David
The wrapping paper and ribbons have made their way back into the holiday storage bins, the purple and gold polka dotted neck tie found its way back to the
Fig Spread and Cheese Crostini Appetizer + Korin Giveaway
Are you tired of me saying it yet? Talking about how much I adore salty paired with sweet? I hope not, because you're in for a big dose of it today. This past
Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David
The weekend started innocently enough. We landed. We checked in. And then, we discovered our gift boxes. And that's when the party started. Sweet Riesling,
