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.
Summer is the season for sipping ice cold cocktails in the hot sun. A dear friend of mine served this refreshing cucumber mint lemonade cocktail at a pool party and I was instantly hooked. The cucumber and fresh mint combo cuts the lemonade’s sweetness and makes this drink a dangerously delicious summer libation.
Some of my favorite summer memories include getting bright red cherry slurpees from 7-11 on a hot afternoon. Consider this strawberry frosé recipe a more sophisticated adults-only version of that tasty summertime treat. This recipe is great for summer entertaining. Just be sure to leave time for the rosé to become slush in the freezer… Read More How to Make Strawberry Frosé
My mom and I have been making this sugar cookie recipe since I was a little girl. And now it has become a tradition for her to make, bake, and decorate these same cookies with my children during the holidays. Start a new family tradition in your house or whip up a delicious batch of… Read More The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe EVER!
Whether you are hosting your first Thanksgiving or you are a Turkey Day champ, these must-have cooking tools will help you mix, roast, sauté and bake like a pro. Thanksgiving is getting closer by the minute and it is time to prepare for making this delicious holiday meal. Whether you are using recipes from my… Read More Thanksgiving Kitchen Essentials You Need For Your Favorite Holiday Dishes
To be able to host the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, you need a plan. Use this step by step guide to help you pull off an amazing and stress-free holiday feast! Thanksgiving dinner is one of my most favorite holiday meals to host. Over the years I have learned that planning ahead is key to making… Read More The Ultimate Thanksgiving Prep Timeline
Plan the best Thanksgiving dinner with these tried and true recipes straight from my kitchen. From appetizers to cocktails, wine pairings to side dishes, and the easiest turkey recipe ever, I’ve got you covered! I remember the first year I was asked to host Thanksgiving dinner. I was excited but also a bit petrified to… Read More The BEST Thanksgiving Dinner Menu
The cold and flu season is officially under way. Pharmacies are advertising flu shots and people are stocking up on their favorite remedies. It is easy to turn to OTC medicine or prescriptions the minute flu like symptoms begin. But what if this year, we stayed ahead of the cold and flu season by incorporating… Read More The Pantry Pharmacy: 7 Natural Immune Boosters & How to Add Them to Your Diet
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by making some Haunting Halloween Hot Dog Appetizers. These Macabre Mummies and Spine-Tingling Squids will sure to be the hit of any Halloween party. Using only two ingredients, these spooky-themed recipes are easy for kids, and adults, to make and enjoy. Spooky,… Read More Haunting Halloween Hot Dog Appetizers
It is the 4th week back at school and my children are settling into the routine of homework and early mornings nicely. This year both of my kids eat lunch at school EXTREMELY early so they are starving when they got off the bus in the afternoon. I am always on the look out for… Read More Easy No-Bake Cheerio Bars
Potato side dishes can be so bland and boring, both in flavor and presentation. That is what makes this recipe so unique; roasted red potatoes, crispy onions, tangy mustard, and fresh thyme are a feast for the eyes and palate. This dish is simple to make and pairs great with both meat and fish. This… Read More Roasted Baby Potatoes with Thyme & Mustard