During the holidays, it’s especially helpful to have a few pressure cooker recipes ready when your food prep time and space in the oven are both limited. From homemade cheesecake to chocoflan, try something a little extra special for the end of the holiday feast, and everyone will be talking about how your dessert was […]
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How to Create a Restaurant Patio Vibe in Your Backyard
Creating ambiance outdoors with the right serving tools, set up, and products is possible—even on a budget. Entertaining is all about the atmosphere and ease. Here’s a few tips to create your own perfect patio party setting. 1. Make Space for Entertaining Whatever your setup—deck, patio, balcony, or garden—it can be transformed for entertaining. Low […]
5 Steps for a Stress-Free Holiday Brunch
Hosting brunch is a fun and different way to have a holiday party for friends and family this season. Weekends this time of year quickly get filled with happy hours, cocktail parties, and dinner plans, so brunches might be easier to arrange. And a casual brunch is often a welcome change of pace! But if […]
15 Chic Bridal Shower Recipe Ideas
When it’s your daughter, your sister, or your best friend getting married, you know the bridal shower menu has to pack a stylish but also delicious punch. We’ve gathered a group of the best simple recipes—including a cocktail!—that are made for memorable celebrations. 1. Quiche Lorraine Tartlets Pork is meant to be paired with fruit, […]
5 Party-Perfect Dessert Recipes for Spring
Spring celebrations are often about expected bundles of joy, brides-to-be, and our beloved mothers. What better way to celebrate than with something sweet? Party planning should always include a simple but stunning dessert recipe, whether it’s fruit-forward or a chocolate concoction. Extra points if it pairs well with Champagne. 1. Easy Strawberry Shortcake This strawberry […]
Must-Have Products For Every Wedding Registry
Are you ready to start your wedding registry? It’s one of the best parts of getting married. Whether you’re moving into a new home with your significant other or just need to refresh your kitchen, we’ve got you covered with great wedding registry ideas. Here are all the essential kitchen products you should have on […]
What Goes with Ham? 9 Tasty Sides to Complete Your Spring Feast
Once your holiday ham plan is locked down, you have the incredibly fun task of choosing which delicious sides to serve. But what goes with ham? (more…)
5 Delicious Ideas for a Baby Shower or Gender Reveal Party
Oh baby! Baby showers and gender reveal parties are a time to celebrate the parents-to-be and the upcoming arrival of their newborn. But planning showers can be a daunting task. If your baby shower or gender reveal party ideas need a boost, you’ve come to the right place. Check out our tips on how to […]
A Valentine’s Day Guide to Cooking with Chocolate
Chocolate is one of the most wonderful (and most finicky) ingredients to cook with. You don’t have to be a master chocolatier to make chocolate treats a home, but you do need to know a few basic tricks. Here are some things to keep in mind when cooking with chocolate. 1. Melt it gently. […]
How to Plan, Prep, and Give Edible Gifts During the Holidays
In theory, there’s nothing better than giving thoughtful, homemade DIY gifts during the holidays. In reality, that doesn’t always hold up, especially when it comes to edible gifts. When should you make them? How long do they stay fresh? And how do you package them so they look cute and delicious? This year, master the […]