Best Dinner Party Starter: Easy Lobster Bisque
Lobster Bisque is just one of those things that make people happy. They feel special when they see it on the menu, especially at a dinner party in your home and not...
Appetizers
How to Make the BEST Creamy Whipped Potatoes
What makes it the BEST? The short answer: Nitrous Oxide. And a handy little whip cream dispenser. This fun kitchen gadget is the secret to making not only homemade whip cream but...
Love Lobster? Bite-sized lettuce cups are where it’s at
Butter Poached Lobster with Pickled Apples & Fresh Herbs Why it works: Lobster is one of those ingredients that I think of when I want to make people feel especially loved. It's...
Love Stuffed Portobellos? Butternut Squash & Ricotta is the BEST
Why it works: Oven roasted butternut squash with caramelized, sweet shallots blended with whole milk, ricotta cheese, creamy mascarpone, and salty cheese makes an amazing, rich filling for the flavorful mushroom base....
Sticky, Sweet & Spicy Nuts: How to make for the holidays
What makes it work: These little gems are highly addictive and so easy to make. But what makes them so good? As with any dish, these sticky, sweet & spicy nuts are...
Casual game night with friends? Gourmet pizza makes it even better
Why it works: Who said every dinner party has to be a formal sit down or complicated? Gourmet pizza is about the best way I know to get friends to say yes...
Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto is your new Fall Favorite
Why it belongs on your menu: Butternut squash, to me, is the the very embodiment of fall flavors. Roasted with warm fall spices like cinnamon or cardamom or allspice to accent their...
What you need to try next: Roasted Grapes with Ricotta
Why it belongs on your menu: People love to try something new. Don't we all? I remember the first time I came across a recipe for slow roasted champagne grape tart from...
Your New Favorite Soup: The BEST Carrot Ginger
Why it's the best: I know it's a pretty bold statement to say that this going to be your new favorite soup, but I promise you it's that good. Seriously, I get...
Party Appetizer: Ahi Tuna & and Why I Love It
What makes this appetizer special? The simplicity of Ahi Tuna. The best, most memorable appetizers at a dinner party have three things in common: Amazing flavors that come together in the perfect...