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Tag Archives: entertaining
Simple orange olive oil cake.
This orange olive oil cake is super easy (and can be made ahead); with some fruit and whipped cream, it’d be a perfect treat for Mom this weekend! Continue reading
10 great football party foods.
Hosting a group of football fans this weekend for the Big Game? Here are 10 great football party recipes, all cheesy, snacky goodness. Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Snacketizers
Tagged best recipes, entertaining, food, homemade, party, seasonal
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Ultimate build-your-own party snack mix.
Try this super-updated, ultimate build-your-own party snack mix recipe—customize it any way you want! Great for the big game this weekend. Continue reading
Posted in Better than store-bought, Recipes, Snacketizers
Tagged basics, entertaining, favorite, food, homemade, party
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Summery basil-chevre appetizer.
I love this recipe for basil leaves stuffed with goat cheese and topped with fresh tomato. It’s a fun, finger-food variation on the caprese salad, and it just screams summer. basil leaves stuffed with goat cheese makes 20 appetizers 20 … Continue reading
Top 10 recipes for the Fourth of July.
Is it me, or is it super lame when a holiday falls in the middle of the week. I mean, c’mon! Really? Just one day off from work? No long weekend? What gives? [Thanks, Gregorian Calendar.] Well, fine. This just … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktails & drinks, Grilling, Holiday, Recipes, Sides, Wine Bear
Tagged bread, cheese, entertaining, food, homemade, rosé, seasonal, zucchini
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New Year’s party food ideas.
Planning a New Year’s gathering? Good for you! We’ve got a bunch of great appetizer ideas. Continue reading
Posted in Cocktails & drinks, Holiday, Recipes, Snacketizers
Tagged entertaining, food, party
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Stunning orange-almond tart.
Having company for dinner on Saturday night gave me the perfect excuse to fuss. Except I didn’t. Let me explain: I love the planning and execution of making a great meal in equal measure. I love straightforward, honest recipes that … Continue reading
Walnut blue cheese spread.
I’ve had a request to bring this walnut-blue cheese spread to Thanksgiving—again (it’s THAT good)—so I thought I’d share the recipe—again. I originally spotted this easy recipe on the blog Homesick Texan, and I doctored it a bit, swapping in walnuts … Continue reading
Simple herb cheese spread.
Last week, I posted about discovering labneh, the Middle Eastern yogurt cheese. This stuff is fantastic, and it’s incredibly versatile. I mixed labneh with dried vegetable flakes, a splash of wine and some seasoned salt into a great spread for … Continue reading











