Cooking and entertaining doesn’t have to be complicated. I’m all about deliciously gourmet meals and drinks that aren’t stuffy or fussy. Fresh ingredients, realistic recipes, ingredient planning, and kitchen organization are essential to any successful meal or soireé. Here I share my favorite recipes as well as tips to host a effortlessly luxe meal or celebration.
These Air Fryer Phyllo Feta Rolls are what appetizer dreams are made of. Flaky phyllo, creamy feta, aromatic herbs & spice-infused honey make for a deliciously simple & healthy hors d’oeuvre to make. Do you ever get in a cooking rut? Recently, I was in an appetizer-making rut. My charcuterie boards were boring me (pun… Read More Air Fryer Phyllo Feta Rolls with Spicy Honey
Set the mood for a romantic evening with these LOVE-ly libations. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I am a hopeless romantic. And gift giving is one of my love languages so no wonder I like it so much. In honor of this love themed day, I thought it would fun to create… Read More Make These His & Hers Cocktails for Valentine’s Day
A delicious champagne-inspired Valentine’s Day cocktail perfect for your celebration. Print Recipe My Valen-Thyme Bubbly, pink, and with the herbal fragrance of thyme, this champagne cocktail is sure to delight. Course drinks Cuisine cocktails Keyword cocktail Prep Time 5 Minutes Servings Drink Ingredients 1 Part Vodka3 Parts Grapefruit juice1 Part Champagne or Prosecco Chilled6 Sprigs… Read More Valentine’s Day Cocktail – My Valen-Thyme
This whiskey based Valentine’s Day cocktail pays homage to the classic Old Fashioned. Muddled lime takes the place of the orange and refreshing ginger beer gives this famous drink a crisp and delightful remix. Print Recipe Whiskey Me Away Whiskey and ginger are two flavors that pair well together. Add a dash of spicy bitters,… Read More Valentine’s Day Cocktail – Whiskey Me Away
Meet My New Favorite Fall Cocktail: the Apple Cider Spritz It’s no secret that warm summer weather and icy cool cocktails are the perfect match. But what’s a girl to drink when the seasons change and cooler weather is on the horizon? Time to create an autumnal cocktail that has the refreshing taste of a… Read More Apple Cider Spritz
These three mighty mint recipes are from one of my go-to cookbooks: the Bride & Groom First & Forever Cookbook Mint Recipe #1 – Mint Vinaigrette This salad dressing is great on mixed greens, fabulous on fruit salads, and dreamy swirled into room temperature couscous or drizzled on salmon. Lamb is also a great mate… Read More Mighty Mint Recipes
Try my simple fool-proof way to make this classic Italian dish. These meatballs are perfect piled on top of pasta, tucked in a crusty roll, or eaten by themselves straight out of the pan. Nothing speaks to the heart, and stomach, like a plate of homemade Italian meatballs. My family loves it when I make… Read More Homemade Italian Meatballs
This dish is a super simple one pan meal that is ready in an hour but is full of flavor. Savory chicken, sweet tomatoes, creamy cannellini beans and fragrant basil all come together to make this meal a one pot wonder and a family favorite in my home. I made this recipe on my Instagram… Read More Crisp Chicken with Sweet Tomatoes & Basil
Poolside, lakeside, on a patio, or at a park, you can’t go wrong with these delicious cocktail recipes that are perfect for summer entertaining. There is something entirely illogical about our urge to sip boozy drinks while basking in the sun, our bodies in desperate need of hydration. But summer cocktails are delicious and taste… Read More 3 Simple Cocktail Recipes for Summer Sippin’
Normally, red wine and hot weather do not mix well. But this refreshing and bubbly concoction of red wine, fresh fruit, and ginger ale make this summer sangria an warm weather entertaining essential.