Today I am sharing a comprehensive list of the best Thanksgiving recipes. Here is a list of appetizers, side dishes, turkey recipes, desserts, and cocktails to help you plan your Thanksgiving menu. Appetizers: Sweet Peppers Stuffed with Cheesy Spinach Dip – Sweet peppers are stuffed with a stovetop spinach dip recipe and then wrapped with […]
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An Exotic Thanksgiving Table Setting
I love creating a different Thanksgiving table setting each year. In the past I have shared traditional fall table settings with gourds and mini pumpkins, but this year I wanted to do something completely different – especially since this year I cooked global recipes inspired by travel. I wanted the table design to be just as […]
Winter Tablescape with West Elm and Fiber Florist
I worked on a really fun collaboration this week and I am so excited to show it to you! Lindsay, who runs social media for West Elm Chicago (and who was the brains behind the Snap Kitchen Picnic last summer) came to me in October with an idea. She has discovered Vivian, aka Fiber Florist, via Instagram […]
Christmas Tree Brownie Bites
These festive Christmas Tree Brownie Bites are an easy dessert to serve at a holiday party, and a fun treat to make with kids. I was so pleased with how adorable these Christmas Tree Brownie Bites turned out! This is the perfect recipe for someone who prefers crafting over baking. I used a basic boxed brownie […]
The Best Christmas Dinner Recipes
Debating about what to make for Christmas dinner? I have rounded up eight of my best Christmas dinner recipes for you. I’ve picked a variety of recipes for you including recipes that can be made ahead of time, and recipes that are low on active preparation time. Braciole. This meal comprised of flank steak rolled […]
Lambrusco Sangria
Lambrusco Sangria is the perfect cocktail to serve at a party. It’s festive, fruity, and can be made in big batches. Sangria is the perfect cocktail to serve at a party. It’s festive, fruity, and can be made in big batches. This Lambrusco Sangria is made with lambrusco, a sparkling red Italian wine which basically […]
Beef Tenderloin with a Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
This Beef Tenderloin with a Red Wine Mushroom Sauce is an easy and delicious meal to serve at a dinner party. The Christmas Season is in full swing and it is time to start thinking about what to serve for Christmas Dinner. My family tends to serve something different each year, and in recent years […]
French Fry Bar with NFL Homegating
I love this easy meal idea for game day entertaining and am excited to be partnering with NFL Homegating on the project. NFL Homegating is all about bringing the spirit of tailgating into your home. Setting up a French Fry Bar takes less than 30 minutes, it’s an efficient way to feed a crowd, and […]
Gold and White Thanksgiving Tablescape
While eating the meal is my favorite part of Thanksgiving, I do look forward to designing a new tablescape each year. This year I put together a Gold and White Thanksgiving Tablescape. The place settings and decor was all either white or gold and the florals provided additional pops of color. I mixed and matched items […]
End of Summer Party with Paris312
Charles and I like to throw a party each summer. We love getting friends together over food and drinks while enjoying the skyline views from the roof. We have traveled so much this summer that the party got pushed to the end of summer, but we managed to pull things together before the temperature drops. […]