Friends, have you thought about hosting a summer dinner with a friend and serving a Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad recipe? Sometimes hosting together can take the pressure off of the hostess, because you don’t have to do it all. You can share expenses and divide up the recipes. Easy and fun!

Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad

Today I’m sharing a delicious recipe to share at a dinner party, a Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad, served on a big platter. You can also add berries, like this tomato and burrata appetizer (or summer berry salad). (more…)

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Being prepared for entertaining is really what makes a get-together successful. And that’s why I LOVE this Marinated Cornish Game Hens Recipe.

What is the differene between a chicken and cornish game hen?

Cornish game hens are just very small, tender chickens, and not very old. They are not Cornish. (The name just denotes the breed.)

Marinated Cornish Game Hens Recipe

This is a great recipe to make for fall and winter dinner parties! Or, try my Grilled Cornish Game Hens! It’s easy to follow, and great to make-ahead if you’re having company over for dinner. (more…)

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Friends, I love the comfort of a good pasta dinner. Don’t you? There’s nothing quite so tasty and perfect for “fall” than a big bowl of spaghetti.

Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

I also love how a big platter of goodness brings people together. You don’t even have to set the table; make it casual and just set everything out.  (more…)

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Today we’re sharing a great way to host an appetizer party, where Canary and King products make it very simple to set the table. I’m happy to be working with them for the holidays! Scroll to the bottom to see their special happening right now.

Holiday Charcuterie Board Appetizers

Friends, we’re all about bringing people together, and showing easy ways to host a party! I think you’re really going to love these Holiday Charcuterie Board Appetizer ideas!

Are you looking to serve a variety of charcuterie boards, but you don’t want to spend the money on the actual boards? (more…)

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This Mexican Ceviche is delicious for a Mexican feast or Cinco de Mayo!

Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

Add your favorite seafood and plan a small gathering! This recipe is delicious for an appetizer or side salad.

All you need are these ingredients:

• Cooked baby shrimp (frozen or fresh)
• White vinegar
• Coconut milk
• Cilantro, red pepper, red onion
• Mango, avocado
• Limes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

What is ceviche?

Shrimp ceviche is an incredibly easy and popular South American dish to make, usually made with fish or raw seafood, mixed with lemon, lime, onion, and chili pepper. This time we added mango, coconut milk, and a few other ingredients.

You usually serve it cold, as a main course or appetizer.

How to make shrimp ceviche

Toss the shrimp in vinegar and marinate. (more…)

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Friends, want to make your summer entertaining picnic planning easy this year? Today I’m sharing a complete menu, with delicious fresh recipes to share with your family and friends!

Time to get the party started! How to Plan a Perfect Picnic MENU!

Be sure to join us next month when we’ll be sharing our favorite BACK TO SCHOOL RECIPES & TIPS food, printables and decorating ideas.

How to Plan a Perfect Picnic MENU (more…)

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Friends, are you hosting for Easter? Then you’ll want to check out my 50 Easter recipes roundup! In the meantime, when your guests ask “what can I bring,” be ready to give them an answer!

When we host a party or potluck, I like to have an idea of what the menu will be, so when people ask me, “What can I bring?” I usually tell them to bring a salad, appetizer, or a dessert. I prefer to focus on the main food for the party. (more…)

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Friends, are you hosting for Easter this year? Enjoy these 50 recipes from some of the BEST food bloggers. Whether you’re serving breakfast, brunch, or dinner, these recipes are beautiful and filling for any gathering!

Holiday Entertaining: 50 Best Brunch Recipes

Love and enjoy the people around your table–one of the greatest gifts in life!

Bacon Asparagus Potato Frittata (more…)

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Friends, have you thought about hosting a spring luncheon? Serve this delicious Strawberry Honey Brie with Toasted Walnuts, and you’ve got a party!

Strawberry Honey Brie with Toasted Walnuts

Springtime is so fresh and new, your conversation could involve sharing about possibilities, dreams, hopes, opportunities, or just talking about simple beginnings. The perfect time to invite a few friends over for a meal! (more…)

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Today I’m sharing entertaining tips that will make you want to host a Summer Pizza Party–ASAP! While DIGIORNO pizza is baking in the oven, make an Easy Strawberry Lemonade, and bring the other elements together for you and your guests to enjoy in no time!

Summer Pizza Party

Friends, I cannot tell you how excited I am for summer! The sun’s out, fun’s out, which means it’s time to take your dinners outside, invite the guests, and keep the cooking simple and easy. Anyone who has ever hosted anything knows that entertaining can be a little stressful when not done right. So today I’m sharing 4 simple entertaining concepts, to help you get your Summer Pizza Party started on the right note! (more…)

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