Reluctant Entertainer

Monte Cristo Pinwheels

Monte Cristo Pinwheels are a delightful twist on the classic sandwich, combining layers of flaky puff pastry, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese, all rolled up and baked to...

Christmas

EPIC Christmas Dessert Board

For Christmas, serve an EPIC Christmas Dessert Board at a Holiday Dessert Party! Buy treats at Trader Joe’s; make a casual invite: “Drop in when you can.” This board...

Side Dishes

Creamed Kale with Walnut Panko Topping

Creamed Kale with Walnut Panko Topping is a refreshing twist on the holiday classic, creamed spinach. This recipe swaps spinach for Tuscan kale, which holds its shape better and...

Soups & Salads

Taco Pasta Salad

For a large party, serve an epic Taco Pasta Salad, a simple recipe made with taco ingredients (meat, lettuce, cheese), a French sour cream salad dressing, and tossed with...

Desserts

Old Fashioned Cocktail Cake

This Old Fashioned Cocktail Cake is a cherished family recipe that my mom loved making for company. We always kept a can of fruit cocktail in the pantry for...

Side Dishes

Sausage and Leek Stuffing

A savory comfort dish for the holidays, give our Sausage and Leek Stuffing a try. It’s a wonderful “bread pudding” side dish, made with mushrroms, sour dough bread, ground...