Keep your cheese flavors separate with these vintage butter knives turned cheese markers from Beach House Living. I love the simple markings stamped onto these spreaders. They’ll add a touch ...
My niece is quite the pastry chef. She bakes beautiful cakes and comes up with fun cupcake ideas. These turkey cupcakes are inspired by her creations from Thanksgivings past. Turkey Cupcakes 12 Cho...
Here’s another beet recipe that I developed for Vegetarian Times. No need to peel the beets or apple in this simple slaw, which gets a smoky kick from canned chipotle chilies. Use this slaw as a sa...
I created this recipe for Vegetarian Times (1 Food 5 Ways: Beets). I played around with replacing some of the fat in a traditional brownie recipe with pureed beets, which keep brownies tender and ri...
Fall is a great time to curl up on the couch with a good book. Looking for some new reading material? Host a book exchange party to swap the beach reads that you’ve accumulated over the summer. Invit...
This soup is the ultimate comfort food: It’s warm and creamy but completely dairy-free and healthy. I like to make it for lunch on the weekend with grilled cheese or crostini topped with goat cheese...
I love the flavors in traditional tabbouleh, so I added the seasoning to wonderfully healthy, protein-rich quinoa. I also made this more of a meal, rather than a side, by adding marinated chickpeas....
Here’s another great zucchini recipe for those with a bumper crop. These savory pancakes are light, yet filling enough for dinner when paired with salad or corn on the cobb. I used yellow sum...
Mix up your standard BBQ with an Argentina-inspired grill menu. Argentinean steak houses, called churrascarias, are best known for their grilled meats. Pick your favorite cut of red meat, grill it ...
Now is about the time when gardens are brimming with ripe zucchini and the search for interesting ways to use your bounty has begun. Among my arsenal of zucchini recipes (zucchini bread, stuffed zuc...
Key lime pie is a warm-weather favorite because of it’s refreshingly tart flavor. A silky smooth filling and a nutty, crisp crust provide wonderful contrasts in texture. I like to use fat-fre...
This beautiful chilled summer soup is a twist on traditional tomato gazpacho – one of my favorite warm-weather appetizers. The combination of sweet cantaloupe, acidic tomatoes and fresh basil ...
I’ve wanted a set of silver mint julep cups for quite some time, but they are definitely an investment that I haven’t sprung for yet. If you want the same look for less, pick up a set of...
Break out the tiki torches and the grill! Summer is the perfect time to throw a luau theme party. This casual Hawaiian feast brings the flavor and spirit of the islands to the mainland. Check out m...
I thought I’d post one of my favorite grilled chicken recipes for all those grilling over the holiday weekend. Basil & garlic rubbed grilled chicken doesn’t sound particularly exciti...
Chimichurri, a lively steak sauce made from parsley, olive oil and garlic, is Argentina’s greatest gift to the culinary world. This sauce makes even mediocre cuts of meat taste divine. I like to se...
This dip is a smoky, creamy and filling – a delicious alternative to hummus! You’d never guess that it’s super healthy too. I usually have all the ingredients for this dip on hand, which make...
Today I am sharing one of my very favorite recipes with you. As you probably already know, I love myself some quinoa. It’s high in protein, filled with fiber, quick-cooking, gluten-free and s...
Sangria is the perfect party drink since it can be made in big batches and is best when mixed in advance. Traditionally, sangria is made with red wine. During the summer, serve rosé sangria instead...
Throw a summer solstice party to celebrate the longest day of the year and the official beginning of the summer season (June 21st). Start the party in time to catch the sunset and as the sun’s rays ...
You could pick up a bottle of wine, but why not bring a homemade hostess gift instead? Next time you’re baking, make a few extra to freeze and bring as hostess gifts. I like to bake mini loav...
Here’s a super simple and fun way to designate seats (and keep track of drinks): Use name tag place cards on your glasses. They’re inexpensive and easy to remove from your glasses. Thes...
For a change of scenery, take your hosting skills on the road and plan a hip picnic. Here are some tips for getting your picnic started: Location, Location, Location A picnic is all about the settin...
Jazzing up a salad for spring entertaining is as easy as adding a few special ingredients, like toasted pistachio nuts and sliced strawberries. The mint vinaigrette gives the salad a fresh taste, an...
Take yourself back to a time when life was simpler. A time when wireless devices didn’t yet exist and weekends were meant for chillaxing. A time when children played on a tire swing hung from a tree...
This is, hands down, my favorite asparagus recipe. I love the tender stalks after they’ve been peeled and blanched, and the crunchy hazelnut dressing adds a nice contrast in texture. Serve th...
Even if you don’t live in the South, you can still get in on the Kentucky Derby fun by tuning in and serving the race’s signature cocktail at home. Big hats are optional (but very fun!)....
My hip sister requested that postcards be sent as invitations for her bridal shower. An eco-friendly idea since you eliminate the need for envelopes. Postcards are more casual than traditional card...
Spring has sprung so take advantage of the seasonal blooms and adorn your table with a pretty mix of tulips, hydrangeas and mums. Pick three different colors, like the pink, white and green combo I c...
This is the famous Silver Palate recipe, adapted slightly. It’s a great party dish that can be made in advance and served cold on a buffet. It has a great balance of sweet and salty, and deep flavo...
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