Category: Recipes & Entertaining

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.

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The High-Protein Lunch Hack My Teen Actually Eats (And It Saves My Mornings)

April 22, 2026

Fueling your teen athlete doesn’t have to mean hectic mornings. This easy high-protein make-ahead meal keeps things simple, satisfying and stress-free. If you’re feeding a teen athlete, you know the pressure of making sure they are fueled without turning your mornings into a full short-order kitchen. These high-protein cheeseburger bites have been a total-game changer.… Read More The High-Protein Lunch Hack My Teen Actually Eats (And It Saves My Mornings)

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High-Protein Egg Muffins for Busy Moms: A Make-Ahead Breakfast Your Teen Will Actually Eat

April 2, 2026

A realistic no-stress breakfast solution for hectic school mornings and hungry teenage athletes. If your mornings feel like a race against the clock, and you’re trying to feed a constantly hungry teenager at the same time, you’re not alone. Between early school schedules, sports practices and everything else on your plate, cooking a full high-protein… Read More High-Protein Egg Muffins for Busy Moms: A Make-Ahead Breakfast Your Teen Will Actually Eat

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A Valentine’s Day Champagne Cocktail – the Blushing 75

January 17, 2025
Valentine's Day champagne cocktail

A delicate bubbly pink drink that’s as potent as it is pretty. Roses are red, violets are blue, and champagne cocktails are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one you love. Introducing a rosy-hued version of the popular French 75, the Blushing 75. Pink, bubbly, and delicious this Valentine’s Day champagne cocktail… Read More A Valentine’s Day Champagne Cocktail – the Blushing 75

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Mighty Mint Recipes

July 12, 2021
mint recipes

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