Easy yet elegant recipes to serve at dinner parties, cocktail parties, and special occasions that look as good as they taste. All my dishes include plating tips and food and wine pairings to really make every day an event. If you love to entertain at home and in style, you've come to the right place!
Featured Amuse Bouche
Elegant shot glasses of crab bisque make the perfect amuse bouche at a dinner party.
Canape Recipes
Dainty, elegant bites to hand around at a party.
- Caviar And Crème Fraîche Vol Au Vents
- Creamy Steamed Mussels Soup Amuse Bouche
- Savory Profiteroles With Creamy Goat Cheese
- Smoked Mackerel Croquettes With Beetroot Puree
- Easy & Elegant Salmon Roe Canapés Recipe
- Deep-fried Chickpeas With Spicy Harissa Chorizo Dip
- Truffle & Porcini Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels
- Easy Parmesan Lollipops
Featured Spring Menu
Try this curated menu for your spring dinner parties
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First Courses
Delicious starters to serve at your next gathering.
Main Courses
Delicious main courses to serve at your next gathering.
Side Dish Recipes
Choose from some of these easy side dishes to serve with the main course.
Featured dessert
Mini baked lemon sponge pudding has a tangy curd filling and tastes delicious topped with chopped pistachios, cream and raspberries.
Decadent Desserts
Desserts that look as good as they taste, all with tips on storage, freezing, and wine pairings.
Fruit Caviar
Learn how to create this easy yet spectacular garnish for desserts, canapes, or cocktails.
Petit Fours To Serve With Coffee
Sweet nibbles to round off the evening when you are enjoying coffee or a digestif.
Recipe Collections & Party Planning
Don't know where to start? Check out some of my curated collections of recipes and wine pairings.
Entertaining 101
Hosting a dinner party? Here are some blog posts that might help.
Browse Recipes By Season
Here are all my seasonal recipes for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter so you can entertain at any time of year.