A stress-free guide when you are planning for house guests. 20 MENU IDEAS w/ RECIPES: 4 breakfast, 4 lunch, & 12 dinner menus. Drink & dessert recipes too.
This hummus platter is one of my most pinned recipes ever, so you know it's a good one! You have to try it, especially if you're hosting a summer dinner party. First up is a really quick and easy hummus platter that is almost too pretty to eat, but only takes a few minutes to throw together. Sure, it's not exactly a salad in the traditional sense, but I love it anyway. This greek hummus board is the perfect go-to for when you want to serve something really pretty for guests, but don't want to spend more than a few minutes making it. Bonus... Depending on how many guests you have, you can make as much or as little as you want. Plus, you can cater the toppings to dietary restrictions and guest preferences if you want to go the extra mile.
If I was asked for my top secret weapon in getting my kids to eat healthier it would be presentation. Everyone eats with their eyes first but with kids it is a completely different ball game. If th…
Vist The Sweetest Occasion for loads of delicious party appetizer recipes, including this fun bread and oil dipping station!
These quick and easy chicken recipes are simple yet satisfying, and they all come together in 30 minutes or less.
Tiropitas, feta-cottage-cheese-and-egg filled fillo triangles, are always a party favorite. They can also be made ahead and stashed in the freezer.
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Our 2019 Mother's Day Menus and Entertaining Tips, to help make all the moms out there feel extra loved this year. Appetizers, brunch dishes, simple dinners, sides, and of course sweet cakes and more! Everything from cocktails to desserts and even some thoughts on flowers. It's going to be a delicious Mother's Day!
Tiropitas, feta-cottage-cheese-and-egg filled fillo triangles, are always a party favorite. They can also be made ahead and stashed in the freezer.
It should come as no surprise that I like to end my days with something sweet. And this sweet thing usually goes through phases. Last month it was microwave mug cakes--scant spoonfuls of flour, sugar, and spice whisked with an egg and zapped just long enough to produce a tiny hot, spongy little cake. The weeks before that, I was into homemade dark chocolate bark studded with bits of cracked espresso beans. (Delicious, but an unwise evening snack as it usually left me up all night thinking up projects.) Now, with sunny warm days upon us, it's berries. Strawberries, in particular, washed in cold water and served alongside a bowl of tangy crème fraîche and crunchy, toasty coconut palm sugar. It's the sort of treat that seems and tastes gloriously indulgent, and yet is not something that would be out of place on the breakfast table. I rediscovered my love for creme friache just a few weeks ago when I attended a reception hosted by the folks at Vermont Creamery. For dessert, they served rich flourless chocolate cakes topped with a cloud of the silky sour cream, and I was blown away by how perfectly it worked to balance out the sweetness of the rich cake. The flavor, if you've never tried it, is a bit of a cross between mascarpone and sour cream. It's got the cultured tang you might know from yogurt or buttermilk, but there is also a very lovely sweetness like that you get from good heavy cream. And the texture is thick and a bit gooey, like marshmallow fluff. When my gifted container finished, I bought another and then a third, and then this weekend I was dismayed to find that the container was nearly empty yet again. I wanted to serve it along with dessert at the Mother's Day lunch I was preparing for my mom and mother-in-law, but I didn't have time to buy more. That's when I remembered a long ago article that mentioned how incredibly easy it is to make creme fraiche at home. I got online and found that it really was easy. As easy as whisking together good heavy cream and a few tablespoons of buttermilk or yogurt or even just some storebought creme fraiche. I happened to have a small unopened bottle of Ronnybrook cream (the best around here), so I poured it into a bowl and stirred in equal parts Greek yogurt and what was left of my Vermont Creamery container. I covered the bowl with a piece of the plastic (poking in a few holes to allow air to travel), and left it on top of the stove overnight. By Sunday morning, the bowl of cream had turned thick and silky. I was so excited that I brought it into the bedroom where Eugene was still sleeping. "Look at this! I made creme fraiche!" I exclaimed. "That's nice," he mumbled, then rolled over back to sleep. I left the room hugging my bowl then placed it in the fridge to chill and thicken a bit more. I served my homemade creme fraiche to the moms along with fresh strawberries, blackberries, and coconut palm sugar. They loved it. The bowl is nearly empty again, and I think I just may have to make another batch. This is definitely a dangerous skill to have acquired... **** Love Always Order Dessert? Let's connect! Follow me on Twitter or Pinterest, become a fan on Facebook, or sign up to receive my once-a-week e-mail updates. And if you ever need any entertaining or cooking advice, please don't hesitate to e-mail me. Thanks for reading! Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe Ingredients 2 cups good quality heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized) 1/3 cup buttermilk, yogurt, or creme fraiche (or a combination of these adding up to 1/3 cup) Directions Whisk the heavy cream and buttermilk together in a glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap that's been poked several times to allow air to pass. (You can also use cheesecloth.) Leave at warm room temperature for 12 to 24 hours, or until the cream has thickened into the texture of loose whipped cream. Give it another stir, cover tightly with a new piece of plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator for at least 8 hours. It will thicken and set completely. You can now serve this with both sweet and savory dishes, or use for cooking. (Just as you would use sour cream or store-bought creme fraiche). You can also sweeten or flavor the creme fraiche after it's ready--some good additions are lemon or orange zest, vanilla beans, dried herbs, or sugar. Keeps well 1 week to 10 days when stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
These recipes will satisfy any chocolate craving. Our best chocolate dessert recipes showcase different kinds of chocolate including milk, dark, and white.
MLoaded up with hummus, baba ganoush, marinated feta, tzatziki, tomato rice salad, muhammara, za'atar pita chips, sliced veggies, and nuts, this mezze platter is the perfect spread of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors.
There are times when it’s a joy to lavish a bit of extra love and care on a recipe. Here’s our take on spanakopita – the classic spinach and feta filo pastry pie – with the addition of tender roast lamb, which mingles perfectly with the lightly spiced filling to provide a richly satisfying treat.
Josh McFadden knows his way around an edible flower. In his cookbook with Martha Holmberg, Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (May, 2017, Artisan Books),...
A delicious savory Chicken and Mushroom crepe with a creamy bechamel sauce. A wonderful Chicken Recipe for that special luncheon or brunch. See notes for how you can make most of it ahead of time!
For a fruity vegan Christmas starter that everyone will love, look no further than these stuffed pears
Spice things up with these grilled Moroccan meatballs, seasoned with warm spices and cooled down with a creamy yogurt sauce—every bite is packed with flavor!
There are so many different options for creating food boards. We have chosen to share how to make a vegetarian mezze platter today. But other ideas could include a cheese platter, Greek mezze platter, Middle Eastern platter, charcuterie board, falafal platter, a Christmas-themed platter.. the options really are endless.
Entertaining ideas with Pantone's Color of the Year for 2018: Ultra Violet. From gorgeous garden parties to beautifully presented desserts...
Make this curry with whatever produce you have on hand. Serve over steamed rice and top with fried halloumi cheese and crispy chickpeas. All you need are pantry ingredients, garden veggies, and 45 mins.
Chicken satay tossed in a noodle salad loaded with plenty of veggies with a creamy peanut satay dressing! Serve this warm or at room temperature.
In the realm of the culinary world, it is well known that the presentation of food is a standout factor that will either pull in or dismiss your guest to pick
It’s a wrap! Another year is coming to an end, so we’re sharing the 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2021. This year has seen a lot of cooking and baking in our kitchens, and lots of new reci…
One of my favorite breakfast treats on a lazy weekend morning is this Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe! And I bet you already have most of the ingredients already on-hand!
Dauphinoise gets taken to a new level with the addition of ham hock and mustard. Vivaldi potatoes are great for this dish – they're creamy and hold their shape well
This herby French potato salad with green beans is tossed in a simple lemon and garlic vinaigrette over a bed of arugula topped with poached eggs.
For these air fryer cinnamon roll bites, refrigerated cinnamon rolls are cut into bites, air fried, tossed in cinnamon sugar, and served with an orange-flavored creamy dip. They’re kid-sized and just a fun way to serve cinnamon rolls.
This Prosciutto Burrata Asparagus Platter makes a great antipasto appetizer. Adjust amounts or ingredients to your liking and number of people serving.
This salad brings all the right asian inspired flavors with the salad dressing and ingredients. Found this online in a search for an Asian inspired salad. Its an amazing masterpiece of ingredients and the dressing packs the punch with its tangy flavor. I specifically found this recipe on Rachael Ray’s website but the recipe comes […]
Savory salmon profiteroles made with easy pate a choux and filled with smoked salmon, cheese and dill!
Light, refreshing, fragrant and so yum! This Vietnamese vermicelli bowl with lemongrass chicken (Bun Ga Nuong) is an utter delight! Perfect on a weeknight and spectacular for entertaining. This crowd-pleaser salad is flavour packed and a complete joy to eat.
A simple ricotta crostini can be topped with a variety of ingredients from sweet to savory.
Ces croquettes frites, qui mélangent crevettes nordiques, oignons verts, ail et piment de Cayenne, sont délicieuses. Elles sont encore meilleures et plus appétissantes lorsqu’on ponctue l’assiette de virgules de mayonnaise et d’une garniture d’oignons verts en julienne frisée. Sans compter la finale : une pincée de paprika pour le goût et une touche d’éclat.
Difficulty: Easy
Authentic Halloumi fries with a honey and mustard dip
A classic Greek custard pie with crunchy buttery phyllo crust. This is one of the best Greek desserts known in the Arab world by " Goulash bil custard".
An easy guide on how to make a Mezze Platter, with hummus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, pita, and so much more!
It’s tough to pick favorites among all of the cheesy, crispy and cozy recipes, but we narrowed it down to three irresistible picks.
I never plan very far ahead when it comes to holiday meals, so it's kind of funny that I'm here writing about Valentine's Day. It's not even something Eric and I celebrate. Not in the way that some couples do. There are no chocolates or flowers, gifts or even cards. If we're feeling romantic, we mig
Tiropitas, feta-cottage-cheese-and-egg filled fillo triangles, are always a party favorite. They can also be made ahead and stashed in the freezer.
Perfect for entertaining but easy enough to make for just one, these Creamy Baked Eggs in Mini Cocottes with Spinach and prosciutto are delicious, fun-size and the perfect place to dip all the buttered bread.
You'll have the brunch of a lifetime with these delicious bagel charcuterie boards that come with meats, cheeses, eggs, bacon, and more!
