Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers are an easy to make yet filling appetizer that I have made again and again. This is the type of recipe that is all about assembling ingredients. Anyone can make this, even if you don’t really know how to cook. I have created a super simple recipe for the perfect party […]
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The Appetizer Guide
My appetizer guide is filled with recipes ideas that will help you plan your holiday parties. Whether you are hosting or looking to bring something to a party, you can find the perfect appetizer here. Thanksgiving is this Thursday and Christmas is just 30 days away. It’s that time of year when everyone is throwing […]
Food and Wine Pairings with Famille Hugel
A meal paired with great wine can turn an ordinary day into something special. Today I am teaming up with Famille Hugel, a family-owned 13th generation wine producer in France established in 1639, to share some food and wine pairings. These are meals that are easy enough to make any day, but exceptional enough to […]
Hosting a Party Without Cooking
Learn the tricks to hosting a party without cooking – these are the perfect life hacks to help you host game nights, book clubs, and casual get-togethers with friends. How do you host a party without cooking on an 85-degree day? That was exactly my conundrum when I invited two friends over just as Chicago […]
Ice Cream Social Homecoming Party with Hudsonville
I teamed up with my friends at Hudsonville Ice Cream to host an ice cream social to celebrate my return to Chicago. It was a delicious and fun way to reunite with my friends! I am home! I missed my friends terribly while I was traveling around the world for 101 days, and seeing them was […]
Easy Easter Recipes
These easy Easter recipes will make entertaining easy. This recipe collection covers brunch, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and cocktail recipes. I chose recipes that are impressive but easy so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family. You can mix and match these recipes to create your own […]
Baby Shower Menu Ideas / Bridal Shower Menu Ideas
These Baby Shower Menu Ideas and Bridal Shower Menu Ideas will help you to plan an elegant event! From finger sandwiches to show-stopping desserts, here are menu ideas that are easy but impressive. You can mix and match these snack, appetizer, salad, main, dessert, and cocktail recipes to create your own menu. Baby Shower Menu Ideas and […]
Harry & David Goes Gourmet
Today I am partnering with Harry & David to introduce you to the new Harry & David Gourmet collection. Does anyone else remember their family getting Harry & David gift baskets around the holiday season? My Dad always got a few each Christmas, and I vividly remember eagerly opening the packages to see what was […]
Best 4th of July Recipes
Independence Day is just around the corner, and with that in mind, I am sharing my best 4th of July Recipes! Some of these recipes embrace the red, white, and blue color scheme, while others are perfect to serve at a party. Best 4th of July Recipes: Red, White, and Blue Recipes: New England Style […]
A Royal Wedding Watch Party & Royal Wedding Bingo
Today I am sharing a royal wedding watch party! Here is everything you need to know to throw the most fabulous soiree while you watch Meghan and Harry tie the knot! It is going to be deliciously fun! I have even made Royal Wedding Bingo cards so you can play a game while you watch. […]